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Savannah in the Round

TASTE PORT DOUGLAS SAVANNAH IN THE ROUND
Port Douglas Mareeba, Cairns Hinterland
10-13 August 6-8 October
Call yourself a foodie? Then this is your Get those boot scootin’ shoes ready. This
“must do” event for the year. Spencer and three-day festival never disappoints with
Reina Patrick have designed an absolute an entertainment precinct designed to do
cracker of a program for Taste Port Douglas, just that, entertain! Stay on site and soak
THE WONDERLAND SPIEGELTENT presented by the Sheraton Mirage Resort. up that festival atmosphere as you enjoy a
Port Douglas Immerse yourself in a dynamic line up of the jam-packed weekend featuring world class
12 – 21 May culinary best in food, wine and talent. Get acts including Jimmy Barnes, a plethora of
Long been a crowd pleaser, the excitement ready to learn and be inspired as you enjoy classics and some of Australia’s hottest up
builds every year as the big top Wonderland unforgettable dining experiences in some of and coming talent.
comes to life in Dixie Park. On offer is an the best restaurants and outdoor settings in
array of dazzling performances, which Port Douglas.
includes world class cabaret, circus acts,
magic, music, family friendly events and PORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
all enjoyed under the bright lights of this PORT DOUGLAS GRAND FONDO Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas
bohemian icon. GBR Drive, Port Douglas 13-14 October
8-10 September Well, over to well-known actor and Festival
Hot off the success of the first year in Ambassador, Stephen Curry: “Oh my god
PORT DOUGLAS CARNIVALE 2022, Port Douglas Grand Fondo is back! this festival is my yearly highlight. The
Port Douglas The Great Barrier Reef Drive is one of the setting (Rex Smeal Park) is the single most
19-21 May most scenic drives in Australia and you beautiful outdoor cinema in the world, the
It happens once a year and gives visitor and can experience it (safely!) on two wheels. films are world class, the people involved
locals a great excuse to party in paradise. Challenge yourself and race it or take your spectacular, and the beer is cold!” Say no
Sure to feature the usual suspects, The time and soak up the beautiful surrounds more, get your creative on and get planning
Visiting Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures? Let us arrange your door to door transfer Street Parade, Family Beach Day, Longest with family and friends. Road bike or your next visit.
Lunch and The Wonderland Spiegeltent, Mountain bike your personal preference?
there is a reason it has been celebrated for There are races to cover it all.
over 25 years. What a weekend - come and SURVIVOR GOLF
play! Survivor Golf Grand Final
Palmer Sea Reef, Port Douglas
WALLABY CREEK FESTIVAL 10 December
LAURA QUINKAN FESTIVAL Rossville Coming to an Australian golf course near
Laura 22-24 September you in 2023.
7-9 July Celebrating its 21st birthday in 2023, Feel like the professionals as you play in
This great indigenous dance off in Laura Wallaby Creek Festival is a 3 day series of golf tournaments. A two-person
is guaranteed to saturate your senses. celebration of music and the arts, nestled Ambrose style tournament, inclusive of all
Rich in culture and stories of the land, the in the confluence of the Annan River ages and abilities. Win the Golden Ticket
indigenous communities of Cape York come and Wallaby Creek, surrounded by the and you will get to play off in the Port
to together on sacred ground. The prize? beautiful wet tropics rainforest of the far Douglas Grand Final.
$11 RETURN TRIP The coveted shield, celebration of culture north. Offering three stages of live music,
and bags of pride, all to take back to their workshops and children’s festival, with
mob, won through their art of song and onsite camping, Wallaby Creek festival is
dance. A fun filled and educational weekend a family focussed event with something for
for everyone to enjoy. This festival runs everyone.
bi-annually and sells out – you have been
warned.