VIP Email January 2026

Dear Port Douglas VIP Member,

This is where the rainforest kisses the reef; coconut palms swaying over turquoise water, untouched sand meeting the Coral Sea.

This is Far North Queensland magic, waiting for you.

This month, we invite you to share your VIP experience with a friend, because moments like these are meant to be enjoyed together.

Events

Takeover dinner at Sheraton with Jack Brown of Berowra Waters Inn
Friday 16 January 2026
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Feast Restaurant - Sheraton Grand Mirage Port Douglas

Join for one-night only as Berowra Waters Inn Head Chef Jack Brown brings a taste of the iconic New South Wales restaurant to Queensland. Recipient of the 2025 Gourmet Traveller Icon Award, two-hatted Berowra Waters Inn is located on the shores of Berowra Creek, a tributary of the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales.

Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Masterclass
Saturday 17 January 2026
12.30pm - 2.00pm
The Deck at Feast Restaurant

Head Chef Jack Brown, of acclaimed Berowra Waters Inn (NSW), brings a Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Masterclass at the Daintree Bar and Lounge. Participants will learn to prepare two barramundi dishes, paired with cocktails by Chris Ford of House of Suntory. Highlights include torched and lightly cured barramundi tacos with local mango salsa, smoked barramundi salad with native thyme, and a whisky caramel and macadamia tartlet.

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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

New Port Douglas App Launched

Download the new Port Douglas App on the App Store or Google Play for all your visitor information and direct bookings in one place. Plan your perfect trip with our new AI assistant, Jess-Ai, locally trained and ready to help you create and budget a full itinerary. Ask Jess-Ai anything; she knows the region better than anyone!

Accommodation

POOL RESORT PORT DOUGLAS
Pool Resort is an ultra-modern, spacious, resort located near the iconic Four Mile Beach. It is a 4 star resort that comprises of 2 and 3 bedroom designer apartments, ideal for friends and family holiday accommodation. 

Transport

PORT DOUGLAS TRANSFERS
Enjoy a 5% discount with the code PDTRAVELPLANNER 

If you wish to travel in comfort Port Douglas Transfers offers luxury transportation in a air-conditioned Hyundai iMax. The perfect way for families and groups to travel. Each vehicle can carry up to 7 passengers and still with plenty of room for the bags. 

Restaurant

N17 BURGER CO. & SPORTS BAR
Our burgers are made fresh daily from 100% Black Angus Beef delivered fresh from the Tablelands. Voted best burgers in Far North Queensland and Port Douglas’s best takeaway. The N17 House special is a must try.

Tour

MOSSMAN GORGE DREAMTIME WALK

Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)

Join us in sharing the culture and traditions of the local Kuku Yalanji people. Dreamtime Walks are conducted 4 times a day at 10am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Subject to availability.

Blog

MEET YOUR GUIDE: WILL - BACK COUNTRY BLISS

Drifting quietly through the Mossman River on a river sled beneath the lush green canopy of the Daintree Rainforest you’ll find Will Hancock - calm and completely in his element.

Will is one of the “original” guides at Back Country Bliss, an eco-adventure company known for its signature River Drift Experience. The tour takes guests on a gentle journey through clear freshwater streams, lush rainforest trails, and ancient tropical landscapes. Part float, part walk, part immersive meditation, it's a unique way to explore one of the oldest rainforests on Earth.

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