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         SuNdAy                                                 y   If your fam is anything like mine, they’re up NIIIIICE and           Time to cool off after all that exertion. Grab your cozzies   Depending on your energy levels, it may be
                                                                    early whether you like it or not. So get the kettle on and

                                                                                                                                                                                         time to retire to your accom for a few hours
                                                                    get ready for a day of family fun. Get sunscreen on the
                                                                                                                                         and hit beautiful Four Mile Beach. A shovel and spade will
                                                                                                                                                                                         of chill time. If the kiddies are not that way
                                                                    kids and get out the door.
                                                                                                                                         go a long way with the kids or hire a SUP, kayak or sun
                                                                                                                                                                                         inclined, try the Wildlife Habitat for an

         fuNdAy                                                 y fuN dA  Hit the famed Port Douglas Sunday markets to fuel              lounger for mum to watch the action, right off the beach   immersive experience with all the furry, scaly
                                                                    up. Unique and handmade gifts abound from
                                                                                                                                         from Port Douglas Watersports.

                                                                                                                                                                                         and feathered creatures FNQ has to offer, all
                                                                    jewellery to clothes and there’s also a myriad
                                                                                                                                                                                         fi ve minutes from the centre of town.
                                                                    of foods at your fi ngertips.
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         Whether you’re here with the whole family, looking         8Am                                                                                                 If all that swim and play has left you fam-  5pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                           An early dinner in a breezy spot
                                                                    Grab an iced coffee and some of the famed
                                                                                                                                                                        ished, we’ve got the recommends for lunch.
         for an indulgent getaway with your pals, or prefer         Dukes doughnuts before popping down to                                                              Try locals haunt The Tin Shed for stunning   near the beach is just what you
         your nights late and mornings languid, live like a         Rex Smeal Park. Claim a spot in the shade                                                           views over the Coral Sea, with a kids menu   need. The Beach Shack is a 20 minute
         local and make the most of our guide to the perfect        and enjoy the stunning view of the boats                                                            and a great relaxed vibe on the open air   walk from the Wildlife Habitat in locals enclave Four

         Sunday Fun Day in Port Douglas.                        fAmIl  heading out as the kiddies run off some                                                          deck with live music on Sundays from 1pm  Mile. An icon of the Port Douglas dining scene, it pairs
                                                                                                                                                                                                           it’s casual vibe with fantastic Italian food and pizza.
         WORDS by Stacey Brown                                      energy and sugar on the playground.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       6:30pm
                                                                                1pm                                                      9Am                                                                           Time to relax. A cosy movie
                                                                                For a light and refreshing lunch a stone’s throw         With the blood pumping and the downward                                       with the kids and an early night
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       will put the perfect cap on your

         7pm                                                                    from the beach, Nourish Wellness Cafe offers             dogs done, you will be ready to breakfast.                                    perfect family Sunday!
                                                                                raw treats, smoothies, bowls and healthy
                                                                                snacks.                                                  Take a meander down Macrossan Street for a

         If your cheese platter piqued                                                                                                   coffee. For a light and refreshing breakfast try
         your appetite for something a                                                                                                   Nectar Acai Bar for fresh smoothies, bowls and                    wEllNESS
         little more, turn it into a roving                                                                                              juices that will set you up for the entire day. The
         degustation and stroll up                                              2pm                                                      ‘Queenslander’ is like FNQ Sunshine in a bowl.                 INdulgENcE
         to Seabean Tapas Bar and
         Restaurant. Chilled vibes and
         fantastic food, share a paella                                         For the ultimate in wellness and indulgence
         or tuck into their revolving daily   4pm                               Niramaya Spa should be on your list. With an             11Am                                                                          6Am
                   menu of pintxos,                                             extensive menu of facials, body treatments
                   small fi nger food   Surely even the most health conscious need to   and massages, the Day Spa is an oasis in the     Located 20km north of Port Douglas, the                                       Up and out! You don’t want to
                   snacks, perfect   let the hair down a little? After all that fresh air and   lush and tranquil surrounds of Niramaya’s   Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre is a must                                    miss possibly the best sunrise
                   with an icy Spanish   exercise, hit Barbados at the Marina for one of the   tropical gardens. Pure bliss.             visit. Soak in the local culture and enjoy a                                  in Australia! Get yourself down
                   beer or traditional   most iconic views in Port Douglas. Watch the sun   If warming up for the afternoon is more your   genuine Indigenous experience. Take a self-  8Am                            to Four Mile Beach for the

                   Sangria. Ole!     sink over Dickson Inlet from one of their luxe day   style, Deep Retreat in the centre of town offers   guided walk through the Daintree Rainforest                               morning show, head north
                                     beds, with something cool and refreshing in hand.   a Sento-style bathhouse, reformer and Barre     and visit the Cultural Centre for local history.   Yoga on the Beach is an unmissable   towards town and straight up
                                     With an all-day share menu, a cheese or seafood   pilates, yoga, massage and pool access. A one                                            way to spend the morning. Do your sun   and enjoy the scenic headland
                                     platter is the perfect accompaniment for one of their   stop shop for an afternoon of self-care. Sweat   You can self drive or book a shuttle from Port   salutations overlooking the Coral Sea daily   walk. Keep going up and be
                                     signature Tiki Cocktails                   it out then cool it down.                                Douglas.                               at 8am. Book online ahead of time.     rewarded with a spectacular
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       view over town and Four Mile.
                   9pm
           Well, you’ve been up           11Am                                                                                           4pm
            since dawn, so retire                                                                                                                                                                                6:30pm
          relaxed and sated after         After a gentle start to the morning,
           a picture perfect Port         some leisurely shopping might be                                                               With the sun starting to sink, take a stroll to                         Arrive back on dry land just in time
               Douglas Sunday             in order. Whether it’s a bit of vacay                                                          Crystalbrook Marina and jump aboard one of the                          for a spot of dinner, Hemingways
                                          fashion (Tshinta, Jungle Road),                                                                spectacular vessels for an iconic sunset sail. There’s                  Brewery is located right on the marina.
                                          maybe a holiday read (Whileaway                                                                no better way to watch a sunset on the Coral Sea,                       As well as offering flights of their award


                                          Cafe and Bookshop), a little bit of                                                            looking back at the spectacular mountain ranges.                        winning craft beers and guest spirit
               NIgHT owlS                 bling (Wicked Willies), some gifts                                                             Sailaway Port Douglas will take you in high style                       tasting paddles, they serve up hearty
                                                                                                                                         on one of their luxury high performance sailing
                                          for the fam at home (With Sugar)
                                          or some art to remember your FNQ                                                               catamarans or take a romantic sunset sail on the                        snacks, burgers and pizzas to satisfy the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 hungriest sailor.
                 7Am                      sojourn (Yalanji Arts, Sea Gallery),                                                           iconic Shaolin, a unique Chinese Junk. Sunset sails
                                                                                                                                         commence at 5pm
                                          you will fi nd it all within strolling

      Pfffft are you serious? Roll        distance on Macrossan Street.

         over, go back to sleep
      and catch at least another
       hour of Zzzzs, it’s Sunday
                  morning!                  9Am                         2pm                                                                                                         8pm                            10:30pm
                                                                        Long late lunch on the cards? Try the beach end                                                             Heading back up through town you will   Cap off a brilliant Sunday with a nightcap

                                            Start your day off with a bang with   of Macrossan for some fresh air and fi ne food. With                                              fi nd Macrossan Street in full swing. The   at the luxurious Jimmy Rums cocktail bar.

                                            breakfast at Cafe Fresq, psssst   gorgeous surrounds, a dazzling wine list and modern                                                   Courthouse Hotel features live music   With an extensive menu, exotic tunes, just
                                            did somebody say bottomless   Australian fusion cuisine, from Burrata to confi t pork belly,                                            fi ve nights a week in the beer garden,   the right amount of red velvet and expert
                                            brunch? Treat yourself to a   Zinc Port Douglas ticks all the boxes.                                                                    the Central Hotel is the home for live   mixologists, you’ll wonder if you just wandered
                                            mimosa with your eggs benny or   If flavours of the sea float your boat, Wrasse and Roe is                                              sports on the big screen and from 8:30   into another time and place. The Gingerydoo


                                            if Saturday night was a little wild   Port Douglas’ premiere seafood destination.  Think freshly                                        on a Sunday YOU can be the star at   is a big favourite, and the famous Lava Chill
                                            maybe a delicious Bloody Mary?  shucked oysters, kingfi sh carpaccio, seared scallops.                                                  Paddy’s Irish Pub with their popular   cocktail for two will impress even the most
                                                                        Paired with a fresh ocean breeze, this is heaven. Both                                                      Karaoke.                       discerning imbiber.
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