VIP Email December

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Zhailen Fabellon & Newsport Publishing
December 31, 2025

Dear Port Douglas VIP Member,

Below we announce this month’s VIP prize winner. Good Luck!

Port Douglas' dramatic coastal hills and the Coral Sea, where luxury homes peek through the rainforest canopy. The stinger net stretches across the swimming area, keeping the water safe year-round, while cruise ships drift past on the horizon. It's the kind of place where locals escape the Four Mile Beach crowds and visitors stumble upon paradise by accident.

Check out some more unique experiences waiting for you below.

Heatwave Festival
FEBRUARY 13 -15 | 2026

Port Douglas is set to welcome Far North Queensland’s newest LGBTQIA+ festival: Heatwave Festival Port Douglas; a vibrant three-day event celebrating pride, community, and culture in paradise.

Launching for the first time in 2026, Heatwave Festival will bring locals and visitors together to party, connect, and celebrate in one of Australia’s most beautiful tropical destinations. Stay tuned for upcoming updates, event details, and ticket info!

New Port Douglas App Launched

Download the new Port Douglas App at the App Store or Google Play. One stop access to all visitor information and direct bookings. New AI assistant to help create and budget a full itinerary. Ask our Jess-Ai anything. Locally trained, she knows more than anyone

PORT DOUGLAS MOTEL

The Port Douglas Motel offers affordable and comfortable accommodation in the heart of Port Douglas.

From the moment you enter our 1970’s retro building, you’ll feel at home. Fresh from extensive refurbishments, we offer an enjoyable, comfortable stay.

JEWEL TRANSFERS

Welcome to Jewel Transfers, a local family owned business in beautiful Port Douglas.

We are your gateway to Premium Private Airport Transfers and Bespoke Tours & dedicated to providing you with the best possible travel experience in Port Douglas & Cairns. 

WRASSE AND 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.

BIKE SHOP & HIRE | PORT DOUGLAS

Located in the heart of Port Douglas, you can explore on two wheels at your own pace.  

There are a wide range of hire options -  Urban MTB's, beach cruisers, comfort bikes, baby seats, electric bikes, kids bikes, trailers/tag-a-longs, road bikes, mountain bikes, tandems and also 50-300cc scooters. 

MAKING A (SPLISH) SPLASH

In a town where bikinis and boardshorts are considered an outfit, it’s fitting that Port Douglas is home to one of Australia’s most beloved swimwear stores. But Splish Splash Swimwear is more than a place to buy bathers, it’s a sanctuary disguised as a shopfront.

For 32 years, this local icon has helped women of all shapes and sizes rediscover their confidence, replacing the dread of swimwear shopping with comfort and a little self-love.

Coming to Port Douglas?

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

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Competition Winner


Congratulations!

Micheler McCarthy

We’ll be in contact with you soon!

Stay subscribed and you might be the Winner of our monthly draw!

VIP PARTNER PRIVILEGES

2 nights at one of Port Douglas' most beautiful resorts,
Bay Villas Resort


2 passes to spend a trip of a lifetime at the Mackay Coral Cay onboard a luxury catamaran with Sailaway Reef & Island Tour

Our exclusive partnerships bring you the finest Port Douglas experiences. Special thanks to Sailaway Mackay Sailing for their luxury catamaran adventures and Bay Villas Holiday Apartments for their premium accommodation offerings – both integral to creating your perfect tropical getaway.