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5 Reasons to Visit Port Douglas in May

April 15, 2023

Events Food Holiday destination

There’s a time of year when we look around and wonder where all the tourists are…because it’s absolute perfection. The humidity has dropped, the palm trees are swaying and our laidback, seaside town is sparkling. So if you have the flexibility to book outside the confines of school holidays, and need an excuse for a […]

New Year's Eve in Port Douglas

December 11, 2021

Events

Last updated: 11/Dec/2021 – 3:00pm New Year’s Eve is without a doubt one of the buzziest nights in Port Douglas. With many of the restaurants offering set menus at fantastic value, two lots of fireworks and a UV Glow Kids disco party at Dixie Inlet, there is sure to be an option that’ll take your […]

Easter Trading Hours in Port Douglas 2019

April 1, 2019

Events Food

Local trading hours this Easter One of the busiest times of the year, with so much fresh produce on offer – make sure you get in early in preparation for your Easter feast!   Supermarkets IGA – Cnr Port Douglas Rd & The Bruce H/way                                                                           4098 5533 Every day        […]

Party in Paradise at Port Douglas Carnivale! 25 - 27 May 2018

May 9, 2018

Events

At 5pm on Friday, 25 May our party in paradise will officially kick off as a colourful, vibrant parade makes its way down the main street of town. The streets will be lined with revellers and the bars and restaurants brimming, with many toasting to the weekend of celebrations that lay ahead. Although, if we were […]

Anzac Day in the Douglas Shire

April 12, 2018

Events

Anzac Day Services Wednesday 25th April 2018   Port Douglas 10:15am – Anzac Day Parade, Macrossan Street 10:30am – Anzac Day Ceremony, Anzac Park, Wharf Street Mossman 5.30am – Dawn Service, Mossman Cenotaph, 64-66 Front Street Followed by free community breakfast at Mossman Indoor Sport Complex – Everyone Welcome Daintree Coast Community 5:15am – Dawn […]

Easter Trading Hours in Port Douglas 2018

March 29, 2018

Events Food

Local trading hours this Easter One of the busiest times of the year, with so much fresh produce on offer – make sure you get in early in preparation for your Easter feast!   Supermarkets IGA – Cnr Port Douglas Rd & The Bruce H/way                                                                           4098 5533 Every day                                                 7am – […]

Anzac Day Services

April 20, 2017

Events

102nd Anniversary Observances Port Douglas 10:15am – Anzac Day Parade, Macrossan Street 10:30am – Anzac Day Ceremony, Anzac Park, Wharf Street Mossman 5.30am – Dawn Service, Mossman Cenotaph, 64-66 Front Street Cow Bay 4:45am – Dawn Service, Cow Bay Cenotaph, Cape Tribulation Road

Easter in Port Douglas 2017

March 16, 2017

Events

Local trading hours this Easter One of the busiest times of the year, with so much fresh produce on offer – make sure you get in early in preparation for your Easter feast!   Supermarkets IGA – Cnr Port Douglas Rd & The Bruce H/way                                                                           4098 5533 Every day                                                 7am – […]

Port Douglas / Mossman Christmas Church Times 2016

November 24, 2016

Events

Port Douglas St Andrews Anglican Church – Christmas Day – 9.30am St Mary’s Catholic Church,  Endeavour St Christmas Eve – 7pm & Christmas Day 9.00am Uniting Church , St Mary’s By the Sea Christmas Day – 9.00am Mossman St David’s Anglican Church – Foxten Ave Christmas Eve 5.00pm & 11.30pm + Christmas Day 7.30am St […]

Festive Season 2016 - Local Supermarket Trading Hours

November 24, 2016

Events Food

Port Douglas Supermarket Trading Hours IGA – Cnr Port Douglas Rd & the Bruce H/way  – 4098 5533 Open every day except Christmas day 7am – 8pm   Coles – Coles Complex Macrossan St, Port Douglas – 4099 5366 Friday 23 December       |  7am – midnight Saturday 24 December   |  7am-5.30pm Sunday […]

What’s On: October Events

September 27, 2016

Events

With a fair few events coming up we thought it’d be helpful to round them up into one post so you don’t miss out on what’s happening in our palm tree-fringed, seaside town and its surrounds. Be it a long lunch in Palm Cove, an evening of culture, or a fun run, we’re pretty sure there’s something […]

Highlights from Taste Port Douglas 2016

August 15, 2016

Events Food

What a fantastic long weekend of feasting at Taste Port Douglas! For those of you who missed out, we’ve pulled together a small selection of our favourite moments. A photo posted by Jharna Hogan (@hoganjh) on Aug 12, 2016 at 12:31am PDT High tea from the ‘Women of Food and Wine’ gathering held on Friday […]