VIP Email March

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Newsport Publishing
March 17, 2025

Dear Port Douglas VIP Member,

There’s something truly magical about Mackay Reef. This untouched sand cay, surrounded by crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life, is a secluded paradise in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

Swim alongside tropical fish, walk on powdery white sand, or simply take in the endless shades of blue. This is paradise at its finest.

Your adventure starts here, begin planning today. 🌴✨

Savannah Sounds - Port Douglas Carnivale
Friday 23 May - Sunday 25 May 2025
A pair of legends of the Australian rock music scene and a top-line Indie-pop trio will be the headline acts for the Savannah Sounds music festival coming to Port Douglas in May.

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

Friday Night DJ Party:
Kick off the weekend under the stars with a huge dance party, featuring Zoe Badwi, Andy Van, and Jolyon Petch bringing the beats.

Saturday Main Stage Concert:
Start the day at Four Mile Beach with local DJs before heading to Savannah Sounds Park Precinct, where you’ll experience incredible performances from Kairos Kin, Max Jackson, The Wolfe Brothers, Sheppard, and The Black Sorrows.

Sunday Finale:
Close out Port Douglas Carnivale with an all-day lineup at Savannah Sounds Park Precinct, featuring The Katie Richards Band, Eddie Skiba, El Moth, Little Steely Brothers, Glenn Shorrock, and festival favourites Roadtrippers

CLUB TROPICAL RESORT PORT DOUGLAS
Holiday Accommodation in Port Douglas doesn’t get much better than Club Tropical Resort.

Located in the heart of Port Douglas on Macrossan Street, Club Tropical Resort is within walking distance from the shops, restaurants, marina and beach.

WRASSE & ROE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Plump Smoky Bay oysters are shucked, vibrant coral trout flashes in the pan, tender calamari sliced, as Chef Andy Gray carefully considers the finest seasonal ingredients to showcase today’s catch

Located at the cosmopolitan beach end of Macrossan Street.

Wrasse & Roe comes alive in the cool afternoon, with a kaleidoscope of fragrance drifting from the open kitchen.

CAPE TRIB HORSE RIDES
The only Horse Riding Tour in Cape Tribulation, meandering through the Rainforest, exploring the beautiful golden sands of Myall Beach. All riders must remain at a walk. Our tour caters mainly for beginner riders, walking horses through the rainforest and along the beach.

You will have the opportunity to walk your horse into the shallow waters of the ocean (clarity permitting and only at the discretion of the guides), providing great photo opportunities to capture your experience.

HISTORY AND HERITAGE
The history of Port Douglas is a series of booms and declines. When gold was discovered on the Hodgkinson River in 1876 the rush was on to find a port for its dispatch.  In 1877 Christie Palmerston carved the Bump Track down to the coast and Port Douglas was quickly settled by merchants.

High above Port Douglas with breathtaking views
26 Island Point Road, Port Douglas

Coming to Port Douglas?

Book your Accommodation, Tours and Restaurants in advance to avoid disappointment.

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THE PRIZE

2 nights at one of Port Douglas' most beautiful resorts,
Bay Villas Resort
2 passes to spend the day at the Mackay Coral Cay onboard a luxury catamaran with Sailaway