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VIP Winner August 28th

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Dear Port Douglas VIP member,
Just us at the Port Douglas Travel Planner dropping in with your monthly slice of paradise!
We’ve ha a wonderful month of blue skies and bustling streets as tourists flocked for the annual Taste Port Douglas festival.
We’ve also said hello to some very welcome visitors with a record high number of Humpback Whales visiting us on their migration. Many guests on board vessels to Low Isles and the Outer Reef have had close encounters with these gentle giants - check our Instagram page for proof!
This month’s newsletter has some exciting upcoming events and special hotel deals and don’t forget to check if you’re this months lucky winner of our Port Douglas holiday pack!
Sunny regards,
Port Douglas Travel Planner + Magazine
SAVANNAH IN THE ROUND
Fri 11th - Sun 14th October
Located in the nearby inland town of Mareeba, Savannah in the Round is a music festival like no other. Happening over three days, the annual event showcases some of the biggest names in country, roots and rock music plus cultural exhibits, market stalls, a funfair and more! There really is something for the whole family.
This year sees the likes of The Living End, Hoodoo Gurus, Troy Cassa Daly and Jon Stevens, and that’s just the beginning!
Tickets are on sale now. For more information hit the link below.
PENINSULA BOUTIQUE HOTEL
SPECIAL DEAL!
Dreaming of a last-minute tropical escape? Why not take advantage of this incredible deal and discover the magic of Port Douglas with Peninsula Boutique Hotel!
Enjoy luxurious accommodation with breathtaking ocean views, and top-notch amenities.
Book two nights and get 10% off your rate PLUS free daily breakfast Hi Tide by the Beach
EPICUREAN
With so much to do in this beautiful region, make sure you make time sit back and relax with some good food and wine as well. And the best place to do that is at Port Douglas’ answer to a Cellar Door - Epicurean.
Enjoy a carefully selected menu of signature share boards showcasing beautiful produce, delectable cheeses, handcrafted charcuterie, and freshly baked sourdough alongside a wine list of 80 wines chosen from 16 wineries across Australia.
SHAOLIN PORT DOUGLAS
There is nothing more iconic than capturing a Port Douglas sunset and the best place to do that is by sailing the Coral Sea.
Take a ride on a traditional junk boat, The Shaolin, for an unforgettable experience. They also offer day cruises to Low Isles and Seafood Lunch offering you every opportunity to take part in the novelty of sailing on this beautiful boat.
Be sure to add this to your itinerary. Find out more below:
Tips
ADMIRE OUR PARADISE FROM THE SKY
Sure, Port Douglas is stunning from ground level but have you ever seen it from above? If your answer is yes, discover here all the ways you can get up, up and away and experience what our local birdlife see every day!
ST MARY’S BY THE SEA
“The iconic St Mary's by The Sea chapel is one of the most picturesque churches in the country. However, it's wooden and stained glass interior also holds a vivid history.”
Read more below:
Secluded, contemporary, luxe.
2/2-12 Reef Street, Port Douglas
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Competition Winner
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Malcom Malees
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THE PRIZE
2 x nights at one of Port Douglas' most beautiful resorts,
Bay Villas Resort
2 x passes to spend the day at the Mackay Coral Cay onboard a luxury catamaran with Sailaway














