VIP Email October

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Zhailen Fabellon & Newsport Publishing
October 29, 2025

Dear Port Douglas VIP Member,

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

Where the peninsula meets the Coral Sea, Rex Smeal Park is a favourite local spot to watch the sunset. Sit under the coconut palms and watch the reef boats return from the Great Barrier Reef.

Discover more unique experiences below.

Heatwave Festival
FEBRUARY 13 -15 | 2025

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

CORAL SEA VILLAS

Coral Sea Villas Port Douglas offers the perfect family accommodation.
All our two bedroom apartments are multi-level and can accommodate up to 5 people (by arrangement with the resort managers).

SR COACHES AIRPORT TRANSFERS

If you wish to book an airport shuttle you can contact them direct by phone or book online.

Give them a call and they can pick you up from your accommodation and take you to your requested stop in Port Douglas.  

HOOK-A-BARRA KITCHEN

The Hook-A-Barra kitchen produces some of the finest Daintree café Barramundi produce to be found. We’re talking everything from classic fish and chips, to Barramundi burgers, fish tacos, smoked Barramundi and even gyoza.

BRETT’S OUTBACK TASTING ADVENTURES

Brett's Outback Tasting Adventures will take you on a delicious and fantastic Food and Wine tasting adventure showcasing the spectacular Atherton Tablelands.

48 HOURS IN PORT DOUGLAS

Short on time, but hoping to squeeze every last moment out of your time in Far North Queensland? I get it.
Whether you are simply passing through Port Douglas, let your type B friend do the booking, or have a day or two to yourself either side of a wedding, sometimes you might only be left with 48 hours in our coastal paradise.

Coming to Port Douglas?

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

PORT DOUGLAS Magazine is your ultimate guide to exploring Port Douglas, Mossman, Daintree, and the Douglas Shire. Want a copy for yourself or someone else? Get a single issue or subscribe to a little piece of sunshine three times a year!

Competition Winner


Congratulations!

Amber Burleigh

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.