Port Douglas · Queensland · Australia
Four Mile Beach
You'll walk barefoot along warm sand so fine it squeaks beneath your toes, while pandanus palms tilt toward the tide. The water—sapphire blue under the morning sun—stretches toward Low Isles on the horizon, and behind you, the forested mountains of Cape Tribulation rise in dark green folds.
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You'll walk barefoot along warm sand so fine it squeaks beneath your toes, while pandanus palms tilt toward the tide. The water—sapphire blue under the morning sun—stretches toward Low Isles on the horizon, and behind you, the forested mountains of Cape Tribulation rise in dark green folds.
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About this beach
Where it is
Four Mile Beach
Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
-16.4874°, 145.4684°
Top things to do
At Four Mile Beach
Stinger-Safe Swimming
Nets protect November through May
Sunrise at Flagstaff
Hill overlooks entire beach sweep
Full Beach Walk
Four miles to mangrove flats
Esplanade Fish Tacos
Beachfront shacks sell local catch
Near this beach
Places, rentals, tours and events within walking and driving distance of Four Mile Beach.
Questions people actually ask about Four Mile Beach.
Is it safe to swim at Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas?
Swimming at Four Mile Beach is generally safe, but caution is required during stinger season (November to May) when box jellyfish and irukandji are present. The beach has patrolled swimming enclosures with stinger nets during this period—always swim within these designated areas. Lifeguards patrol the beach daily year-round. Crocodile warning signs are posted, though sightings are rare. Always swim between the red and yellow flags, check safety signage, and follow lifeguard instructions for current conditions.
When is the best time to visit Four Mile Beach?
Four Mile Beach is beautiful year-round, but the dry season (May to October) offers the most pleasant conditions with sunny days, low humidity, and calm seas. Water temperatures remain warm (24-29°C) throughout the year. The wet season (November to April) brings afternoon storms and high humidity, but mornings are often clear. Stinger season runs November to May, requiring swimming within netted enclosures. June through September provides ideal beach weather with comfortable temperatures and minimal rainfall.
