PORT DOUGLAS
Tropical takeaway
Sandwiched between the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Forest, bucket list itineraries are
easily accessible at Port Douglas.
The revival of Port Douglas as a must
visit destination for incentives and
groups has been a few years in the
making, but the redevelopment of
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port
Douglas in 2016 was the moment that
loudly declared Port Douglas is back.
Since then things have only been on the
up with ongoing investment and new
product making this a must for anyone
looking to grab some winter warmth.
Any group coming this way has
just two things on their mind – the
Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree
Rainforest. No matter what size the
group of what type of event brings
Our hit list of possible adventures
Calypso Reef Charters
the atmosphere in this rather magical
offsite rainforest venue. Natalie and her
team spent many days over Christmas
installing new chandeliers and creating
new crystal curtaining to amp up the
wow effect. With fire the element of
choice, this venue does warm welcomes
like no other.
Take a sunset cruise on catamaran
Aquarius and enjoy the Coral Sea with
a glass of bubbles in one hand and
smile that just won’t go away.
Pullman Port Douglas Sea
Temple Resort & Spa
A resort
known for
the size of
its rooms,
it’s also a
great place
for a formal
dinner. The
open air
reception
and restaurant make a great spot for
a sit down affair or cocktails.
Flames of the Forest
Turn off the phone, there’s no
reception anyway, and simply soak up
Mossman Gorge
The award-winning culture centre goes
from strength to strength. Experience
the Daintree Forest through the eyes of
one of their Indigenous guides.
Hartley’s Crocodile
Adventures
Have lunch here overlooking the pond
and see if you can spot any of the
monsters lurking below. Then head out
on their guided water tours for an up
close but not too personal look at one of
the world’s greatest apex predators.
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them this way, both these are a must
and due to the proximity to both, are
easily achievable for any size group
even on a three day stay. In addition
to these natural wonders Port Douglas
is a gateway to some extraordinary
encounters with the natural wildlife,
some friendlier than others. There
Hemingway’s Brewery
The marina is set for a redevelopment
with plans for a new 5-star hotel by
developers Crystalbrook on the cards. In
the meantime soak in the views from the
ever popular Hemingway’s Brewery with
one of their popular local beers in hand.
Wildlife Habitat
Take a tour
through this
wildlife sanctuary
that has a focus
on bird life
with one of the
knowledgeable
staff and hand
feed the roos or
if you’re feeling plucky the cassowary.
The large undercover food court makes
a great place for dinners if you’re happy
to share with the many birds who call
it home.
Choo Choo’s and Bally Hooley
This delightful lakeside café is owned
by local icon John Morris, who in the
words of Starship ‘built this city’. A great
way to have a casual breakfast, with the
option of taking the historic steam train
at the adjoining St Crispins Station all the
way through to Crystalbrook Superyacht
Marina, with quick stops at the Sheraton
Grand Country Club and QT Resort.