VIP Email June

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Zhailen Fabellon & Newsport Publishing
June 24, 2025

Dear Port Douglas VIP Member,

Perched high above the Coral Sea, Flagstaff Hill offers one of the most breathtaking views in Port Douglas. Gaze out across the sparkling water, watch the sun melt behind the Daintree mountains, and feel the sea breeze carry your worries away.

Whether it's your first visit or your hundredth, this view never loses its magic.

Discover the charm of Port Douglas from above. 🌅✨
Your moment starts here.

Presented by Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
When: August 2025
Where: Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia

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Taste Port Douglas presented by the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort will return for its nineth season in August 2025 delivering a four-day feast of masterclasses, signature long lunches, celebrity chef lead dinners, cocktail soirees and the pinnacle foodie celebration of Festival Village.

Immerse yourself in the company of renowned Australian chefs and hospitality experts amidst the breathtaking beauty of Tropical North Queensland.

In between bites, make time to explore the region's two World Heritage listed sites, the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

Start planning your ultimate winter escape in Australia's favourite tropical culinary destination, today!

HAVANA PORT DOUGLAS
Port Douglas Beach House - Havana is one of Queensland's most iconic beach houses.
Set between tropical landscape and the Coral Sea be ready to be wowed!
A four-bedroom generational family home has multiple living areas – inside, outside, and poolside.
A two minute walk to Port village, restaurants, shopping, markets, yoga, pilates, coastal walk.
Make “Havana” the perfect retreat in Port Douglas.

GARRICK HOUSE HOLIDAY APARTMENT

Located on a tropical palm lined street just one block back from the shimmering sands of Four Mile Beach, Garrick House Port Douglas screams location, location, location.  Within a short stroll from the beach and the bars, restaurants, cafes and boutiques of central Port Douglas the spacious, modern apartments are perfect for your home away from home.

JEWEL TRANSFERS | PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSFER

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. 

CORAL COAST TRANSPORT

Experience premier transfers with Coral Coast Transport, your trusted connection to and from Cairns Airport and Port Douglas!

Choose from our luxury and economy vehicle options, ensuring a seamless, stress-free journey in comfort. Our fleet features clean, modern and air-conditioned vehicles with ample luggage space, catering to groups of all sizes. 

RATTLE N HUM BAR & GRILL
Rattle n' Hum is one of Port Douglas’s favourite bars and restaurants.  Open from 11.30am to late daily. Located in the heart of Port Douglas it offers a wide range of pizzas cooked in their wood-fired pizza oven.

Eat in or have them as a takeaway.  Their dinner menu is expansive and includes vegetarian options. Dine on wild caught barra or prime rack of lamb or for light snacks, nachos, oysters (served with lemon sorbet, bloody Mary and nam jim dressing) or a basket of prawns.

The friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere will ensure a good time for all. 

PADDY’S IRISH PUB

Paddy’s Irish Pub is open daily from 11am. Located in Port Douglas on the main ‘drag’ on Macrossan Street, it’s the perfect place to lap up the tropics with an Irish twist.

Sip on a freshly poured Guinness and dine on traditional Irish fayre with a great grill selection and classic Aussie favourites. Serving lunch and dinner daily and most nights accompanied by musical entertainment. It’s the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the fun atmosphere of Port Douglas. 

KURANDA SCENIC TRAIN & SKYRAIL DAY TOUR
Our first stop is Freshwater station to take a journey aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, travel through the rainforest enjoying breathtaking scenery, waterfalls and tunnels.

On arrival in Kuranda I'll be there to meet and show you around this, 'Village in the rainforest' famous for its colourful arts and crafts markets.

After approx 3 hours in Kuranda OR (1 hour in village Upgrade to Rainforestation Nature Park with Army Duck Rainforest ride and Dreamtime or Wildlife park. )it's time for a trip on the multi- award winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway where you will enjoy a world heritage listed rainforest experience and take in some of the most spectacular views on earth.

SCUBA IQ PORT DOUGLAS

Scuba IQ are more than just a reef tour company, we are the only independent dive operator in Port Douglas that specialises in privately guided dive trips, and private dive courses on the Great Barrier Reef.

BOUTIQUE SHOPPING

Port Douglas’s main thoroughfare was named in the 1870s for John Murtagh Macrossan, MP for Kennedy — a post currently held by Bob Katter. Once the site of multiple pubs, hardware stores, general merchants and Chinese fruiterers, this picturesque street is now home to a vibrant mix of cafés and restaurants, galleries and boutiques.

Spectacular 5-Bedroom Luxury Retreat in Beachfront Mirage
19 Beachfront Mirage, 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