RETAIL Just because it's beachside, it doesn't mean shopping gets left behind. Not one little bit, our bedazzled-kaftan-wearing, souvenir-hunting friends. With everything from chic resort wear, on-trend Australian and European labels, exquisite handcrafted jewellery, kitsch homewares or a foreverreminder, original Aboriginal artwork, Port Douglas is a shopping utopia. Weekend markets in Port Douglas and Mossman add to the experience with unique and handcrafted goodies found only in this northern corner of paradise. Your credit card can thank us later (or not…).
1. FUN STUFF BY LINDA Hand painted unique gifts, and artwork, and cheeky at that! If you'd like a side of Port Douglas humour with your take home treats, this is the store for you. Stocking everything from hand painted porcelain mugs and glassware to gift cards and wall plaques, Fun Stuff By Lynda is easily the quirkiest shop in Port Douglas when it comes to personalised, last minute gifts.
2. MAKER PORT DOUGLAS Founded by mother-daughter duo Raine and Donna Ward, Maker is a store born from a lifelong passion for all things handmade with love. Sustainable, handmade homewares and art, mostly from local artists and creators, all who have their stories and bios available on the Maker's interactive in-store screen. Where slow food is the appreciation of local produce, Maker is the celebration of slow retail and a creative community.
3. WICKED WILLIES Wicked Willies is a favourite Port Douglas shopping location with customers who love exploring gorgeous pearl, semi- and precious stone jewellery. Almost all pieces are unique, once-off designs so customers can really take a bit of Port Douglas home with them. Can't make it instore? Contact them for a personalised shopping experience, and a real time virtual tour of the store through video chat apps.
4. TZUSK Tzusk is a clothing store famed for its clever use of timeless designs in natural high quality fabrics. Garments are a balance of elegance, comfortable tropical styling and contemporary artwork. Tzusk also stocks high end fashion and jewellery labels from Europe – perfect for moving effortlessly from poolside to restaurant.
5. NGARRU GALLERY INDIGENOUS FINE ART GALLERY The Ngarru Gallery showcases one of Australia's finest collections of indigenous art. The collection includes a diverse selection of artefacts, including Maningrida sculpture and fibre weavings and a range of high quality art inspired giftware. The gallery mentors and promotes up and coming artists.
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