Queensland, East Coast of Australia, Australia

Four Mile Beach

Four Mile Beach is a popular and tranquil location situated in Port Douglas. The beach is known for its broad and long stretch of hard-packed sand, making it an ideal spot for running. The beach's natural beauty is preserved as it is not populated by shops and hotels along the edge. The beach is also known for its spectacular scenery, which can be viewed from a nearby lookout or enjoyed while walking the Flagstaff Hill trail.

The beach offers a variety of amenities including BBQ facilities, toilets, and workout equipment. Part of the beach is patrolled, ensuring the safety of swimmers who are advised to swim between the flags. Despite its popularity, the beach offers plenty of space and naturally shaded spots, even when it can get crowded. The beach is also unique in the region as it is one of the few where swimming is allowed. The water is warm even during the winter months.

Discover excellent stays near Four Mile Beach and enjoy the breathtaking sunrise views during your visit.

Access to the beach is convenient with handy facilities nearby. However, it's important to note that dogs are not allowed on the beach. The beach is best enjoyed in the early morning, particularly for the sunrise and long walks.

What to do at Four Mile Beach?

Amenities

Four Mile Beach amenities include toilet.

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Four Mile Beach include Hi Tide Café- Bar- Restaurant, Zinc, The Surfy, Portico Pizza, Koko Poolside Bar & Kitchen, Pasta E Vino Port Douglas, Lure Restaurant & Bar, Smokey Pint and Nautilus Restaurant.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the natural beauty and tranquility of Four Mile Beach, with its hard-packed sand and lack of commercial development making it ideal for relaxing, sunbathing, and running. The beach's safety features, including patrolled areas for swimming and the availability of handy facilities, are also highly appreciated. However, some visitors have expressed concerns about the water quality, describing it as appearing dirty due to the shallow sandy area near the beach.

Where to Stay near Four Mile Beach?

If you’re planning a trip to Four Mile Beach, consider staying in Port Douglas, which offers a range of accommodations within walking distance to the beach. Most visitors come to enjoy the serene beach environment and nearby attractions like the Flagstaff Hill trail.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Four Mile Beach?

Latitude: -16.4876346 / Longitude: 145.4681535

Four Mile Beach is located in Queensland. The following map of Four Mile Beach shows the exact location.

Four Mile Beach: Weather Today

📅 Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Today at Four Mile Beach is looking like a good beach day overall. The maximum air temperature will be 27.4 °C, so it will be warm. The sea temperature is a balmy 29.0 °C and the waves are moderate, ideal for swimming. The sun will be strong, with a UV index of nearly 10, so make sure to apply sunscreen. Expect some clouds in the sky, and be prepared for occasional strong gusts of wind.
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Air

Low / High20.5°C/27.4°C
Feels Like (High)30.3°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature29.0 °C
Wave Height1.0 m
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Rain

Rain Chance8%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset05:38/18:43
Sunshine Hours12.0 hrs
UV Index9.55
Cloud Cover57%
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Wind

Speed15.2 km/h
Gusts60.8 km/h
DirectionE

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