Tropical North Queensland is known for its incredible scenery including some of Earth’s greatest natural environments such as the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage Wet Tropics. The Cairns to Port Douglas Trail Ultra event offers an adventure of a lifetime that perfectly showcases the sublime beauty of Far North Queensland in its most […]
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The fantastic scenery of Tropical North Queensland is the perfect playground for triathletes and that’s what makes the Cairns Ironman events truly one of a kind! This popular occasion never fails to showcase the phenomenal efforts of athletes from across the globe, and this year will be no different. Here’s what you can expect on […]
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Port Douglas couldn’t be more excited to welcome back the wonderful Carnivale this May 2021! The community really missed this one-of-a-kind event when it was cancelled in 2020, so we are totally on the edge of our seats to experience what Carnivale has in store this year. If you have had the pleasure of visiting Tropical […]
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There are many incredible events coming to Far North Queensland in 2020, and the Cairns Ironman is just one of them! The Asia-Pacific championships will take place on June 7 and the event is expected to draw crowds from all across Australia. If you’ll be in the tropics during this time of year, we recommend […]
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It’s the party in paradise that nobody wants to miss! The annual Tropical North Queensland event Carnivale will be back with a bang this year from 22-24 May 2020. While the official weekend of Carnivale showcases some incredible main events, there are many other brilliant places to be and things to see in the lead […]
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You might’ve heard about the fantastic Hot & Steamy festival that will be hitting the streets of Port Douglas in February 2020… it’s going to be a wonderful event that you don’t want to miss! This spectacular LGBT+ festival will take place in the heart of Port Douglas from Friday 14th – Monday 17th Feb […]
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It’s officially December of 2019 – so where did this year go?! This only means one thing. It’s time to get ready and buckle in for the ride that is the Silly Season – it’s full of fun and exciting celebrations across Christmas and the New Year. If you’re looking for some ideas on how […]
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Flames of the Forest is a one-of-a-kind dining experience that’s located just 10 minutes from the tropical town of Port Douglas. In fact, the experience was ranked #34 out of the top 100 things to do in Australia by the Australian Travel Magazine! This truly unique evening involves applaudable dining in the soul-immersing rainforest that […]
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It’s almost that time of the year again – when Port Douglas comes alive with a diverse variety of special events to celebrate festival Carnivale! You can expect this year to be bigger and better than ever as we head into Carnivale’s 25th anniversary. This widely loved celebration is jampacked full of live music, food […]
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Celebrate Carnivale 2018 in true Port Douglas style at The Meridian! This year Carnivale will be held from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th of May. The Macrossan St Parade on the Friday commences the festivities at 5pm with a spectacular show of fireworks at 9pm. You can also expect to see some amazing performances from […]
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