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PHOTOGRAPHY by Margherita Romani BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER

The

Trattoria Italiana
Italian Delights

Nestled in the heart of tropical Port Douglas, The Beach Shack invites you
to experience a taste of Italy with a relaxed, coastal twist. Open every day
from 7:00 am to 8:30 pm, this charming trattoria serves breakfast, lunch,
and dinner, making it the perfect spot to enjoy authentic Italian flavors at any

enjoying Mantra’s fantastic pool, super convenient location and friendly to offer. My partner ponders a fishing charter, while I contemplate a day time of day.

staff. With four little boys between us we were poolside for hours, making spa. The boys eagerly anticipate their now annual Chilly’s pizza night. From the first light of morning to the golden glow of sunset, The Beach

the most of the barbecue facilities with sausages from the local butcher As I watch these two little people peering out into the horizon, I know we Shack blends warm Italian hospitality with the laid-back lifestyle of Far North
Malone’s, fresh produce from the Port Douglas Markets, and prawns are building this place into the foundations of their lives. I hope in their

straight from the trawler of Santiego Seafoods. With perfect weather we futures they will bring their families. I hope we have gifted them a lifetime Queensland. Start your day with a rich Italian-style co ee and fresh breakfast

hired bicycles and rode along the sands of Four Mile Beach. I felt blissfully of memories. Port Douglas, you will always have a place in our heart. specialties, then return for a long, leisurely lunch featuring seafood pastas,
free and my partner (who was pulling the boys behind him in a trailer), was hand-stretched pizzas, and Mediterranean-inspired antipasti. As evening

promised a well-earned beer from the local brewery. See you in 2026! falls, the trattoria transforms into a cozy dining haven, o ering hearty Italian
classics and fine wines for the perfect dinner in the tropics.
Late last year in 2025, our boys now know the drill. Done with the prams
and cots, it was the easiest trip up we’ve made since having kids. Back to the More than just a restaurant, The Beach Shack is a slice of Italy by the
resort, grandparents in tow whilst the pool is still the main attraction, we ocean— a place where locals and travelers alike gather to savor good food,
can also enjoy a casual lunch at the Central Hotel Port Douglas and its big ***** good wine, and good company. Whether you’re seeking a casual breakfast, a

patch of grass out the back to run around on. This time my son can ride all Thank you, Keely, for taking the time to re ect on the light seaside lunch, or a romantic Italian dinner under the tropics, The Beach

the way out to Wildlife Habitat. No promise of a beer for dad (he’s only got years you have been coming to visit on holidays and Shack promises an experience full of flavor and charm.
one child in trailer), we do stop in at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort en how many experiences you have enjoyed as a couple
route for arguably the best buffet breakfast in town. and now family. It was so wonderful to hear from one

Even after all these years, we feel we have barely brushed all the region has of readers! We look forward to seeing you all in 2026. 29 Barrier Street, Port Douglas

Very special, thank you. Safe travels.
07 3472 6987
[email protected]
beachshackportdouglas.com.au
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