EVENTS

Celebrating everything from food, sports, adventure, arts and culture, plan your trip around an event to truly experience what the Port Douglas and Daintree region has to offer.

PORT DOUGLAS CARNIVALE

12-21 May 2023

Watch Port Douglas transform from a relaxed beachside beauty to a stage set for Carnivale. Be sure to check out the highly acclaimed Wonderland Spiegeltent, Tropic Rock Concert, Family Beach Day and foodie events such as The Longest Lunch, FNQ Gin Fest and Seafood Extravaganza

TASTE PORT DOUGLAS

10-13 August 2023

Be inspired by exceptional cooking and unforgettable dining experiences, learn from some of the industry's most talented experts and discover the region's finest foods and beverages

REEF TO REEF

17-20 August 2023

Escape the cold and join Australia's newest mountain bike stage race ride. Cycle the reef-fringed Coral Sea coast, hinterland trails, MTB parks and rainforest for four days and 190km

PORT DOUGLAS GRAN FONDO

8-10 September 2023

This three-day festival features 136km, 100km, 60km and 48km courses along the Great Barrier Reef Drive as well as a criterium, MTB race, sprint, family ride, expo and live music.

PORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL

13-14 October 2023

Screening outdoors at idyllic Rex Smeal Park, enjoy the short films of Australia's most accomplished film exponents, who share their knowledge with emerging filmmakers

PORT DOUGLAS MARLIN CHALLENGE

16-19 November 2023

Aptly named, the Marlin Coast is one of the world's best marlin fishing spots, luring anglers from near and far to Port Douglas, all with the anticipation of being the one to catch the 1 000lbs fish.

PORT DOUGLAS HOT & STEAMY

February 2024

Touted as the “unofficial” event leading up to the Sydney Mardi Gras, join the 4 day party that sprinkles some sparkle into the Port Douglas green tropical summer