Dear Port Douglas VIP member,Get ready for your latest slice of paradise, sent direct to your inbox!Happy (school) Holidays! It's so great to see town back to its old self with the streets buzzing and people out and about. But more exciting than school holidays is what's quickly approaching - Port Douglas Carnivale! This year is the 30th anniversary so it's going to be big one. Have you booked your trip to come celebrate with us?We've left some inspo below. 

Events

PORT DOUGLAS CARNIVALEFriday May 24th - Sunday May 26th 2024

It's the weekend that stops a region and this year will be no different! Celebrating 30 years, the 2024 Port Douglas Carnivale is set to be bigger and better than ever before.Come and join us for a weekend full of wild entertainment, delicious food, family-friendly activities, pool parties and more! Accommodation around town is booking up fast so get in touch today if you need a last minute room to make sure you don't miss out on this annual event. Want to see the full 2024 Carnivale line up? 

Accommodation

Peppers Beach Club Port DouglasDiscover casual elegance of Peppers Beach Club. Laze the day away on the lagoon pool's sun deck or enjoy a delectable meal at the in-house Koko's Restaurant and all just a short walk from Macrossan Street and the famous Four Mile Beach. With rooms to suit all travellers from solo and couples to families and friend groups, Peppers in the place to be if you want to be close to the action but still have your own private oasis. 

Restaurant

The Mexican Did someone say new menu?! The Mexican is a Port Douglas staple and an absolute must when you're visiting. The release of their new 2024 menu has seen the addition of watermelon tostadas (pictured), croc nuggets and a $45 Feed Me Menu that simply can't be turned down.The street-side seating is also the perfect spot to sit and watch the hustle and bustle of Macrossan Street but you'll need to be quick. Seats here are limited and do get snapped up quick!

Tour

Wildlife Habitat Port DouglasIf you want to get up close and personal with some of the furry, scaly and creepy locals without leaving the heart of Port Douglas, then you have to visit Wildlife Habitat. Cuddle a Koala, swim with saltwater crocodiles, come eye to eye with a Cassowary and discover an array of different Aussie animals as you wander the skywalk path in the newly opened Nocturnal Habitat. This is the perfect activity for animal lovers of all ages!

Tips

Port Douglas Carnivale 2024It happens once a year and gives visitors and locals a great excuse to party in paradise. Sure to feature the usual suspects, The Street Parade, Family Beach Day, Longest Lunch and The Wonderland Spiegeltent, there is a reason it has made it to the milestone birthday of 30 yearsDiscover more of what's on below:

Blog

Raising the Chocolate Bar 

There is a modest farm nestled a wee bit north of the tourist hub of Port Douglas, here you will find a plantation where chocolate grows from the trees. A place that will take you on a journey of discovery on how to love and enjoy chocolate even more than you do now.day.

Real Estate

53 Pecten Avenue Port Douglas

The "Beach Barn" House Port Douglas

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