Four Mile Beach is Port Douglas’ long, palm-lined shoreline—a simple place to make time for a walk, a swim when conditions allow, or a slow afternoon on the sand.
Plan your beach time
Tourism and Events Queensland describes Four Mile Beach (opens in a new tab) as a Port Douglas beach at Esplanade, with a patrolled swimming area toward its northern end. Choose a beach walk or a quiet sand stop, and follow local signage and lifeguard advice before entering the water.
A walk with a view
The beach is close to town, and Tourism and Events Queensland’s guide (opens in a new tab) suggests taking in the southern rock pools and the views around Flagstaff Hill Lookout. An early or late walk is a gentle way to see the shoreline without trying to rush the length of the beach.
Accessible beach access
For the access point beside the Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club, Douglas Shire Council’s Four Mile Beach Access information (opens in a new tab) identifies the sealed Mowbray Street pathway and ramp. The council also describes beach matting and a Sandcruiser beach wheelchair; availability depends on conditions, so check the current local guidance before setting out.
Sources last validated: 9 September 2026.