Douglas business owners and local leaders are invited to attend and come together to solve a critical labour shortages in the Shire. The Local Jobs Program is a response to economic impacts caused by COVID-19 and is a tailored approach to getting local people back to work or into work for the first time in local jobs.
14th February Valentines Day
Spoil your loved one with a gift from one of the many local businesses in the region. Gift vouchers, clothing, trinkets, jewellery, adventures, flowers, clothing – there’s no end to the ideas!
Valentines Dinner at the Pullman
14th February at the Pullman
Valentines Dinner at the beautiful Pullman Sea Temple Resort Port Douglas. Live music by Bobby Maguire 6pm – 9pm. Bookings Essential.
TITT Lunch at Salsa
19th February Taste In The Tropics
As far as restaurants in Port Douglas go, a visit to Salsa Bar & Grill is a must. The relaxed Queensland vibe is what it’s all about, bringing tantilising flavours together and creating memories under the sway of the palm trees. Cue amazing cocktails, divine food and a fun, vibrant atmosphere. Kick off the Festival with a delicious lunch featuring stunning produce from this beautiful part of the world.
Sunset White Party
19th February Sunset White Party @ the Sugar Wharf
You don’t want to miss this one!
Situated on the historic Sugar Wharf overlooking Dickson’s Inlet and the stunning Coral Sea, we couldn’t image a better place for a sunset white party! The dance party will feature a show-stopping performance from international superstar, sex symbol, accordionist and Berlin boy-wonder, Hans who will bring his trademark accordion and sequinned tush to the tropics.
Tropical Vintage Swimwear Show
20th February Tropical Vintage Swimwear Show
Held at the beautiful Peppers Beach Club and featuring fabulous swimwear from Splish Splash, hot and sexy boy & girl models, don’t miss this fabulous new event for 2021.
Price includes a Bloody Mary Oyster Shot and Koko’s signature plates.
Tangaroa Blue Beach Cleanup
20th February Tangaroa Blue Beach Cleanup
Our Tangaroa Blue coordinator will be meeting volunteers at Bruno Reidwig Park at the end of Solandar Blvd, Port Douglas at 8:30am for a beach clean-up and data collection activity. All equipment will be provided, we just need volunteers to wear enclosed shoes, bring sun/rain protection, a reusable water bottle and lots of energy. To register or for any questions, please email info@tangaroablue.org
Sunset Booze Cruise
20th February Sunset Booze Cruise
Held on the beautiful Wavedancer 30 metre sailing catamaran, our 2 hour booze cruise around Port Douglas will be a hoot!
Featuring a rocking DJ spinning tunes, it will be high camp on the high seas with good times had by all!
Get Leid at Zinc
20th February Get Lei’d Luau at Zinc
As part of the Hot & Steamy Festival, Zinc are holding a cocktail & street food luau, so come and get lei’ d, drink cocktails and enjoy our green season in the tropics.
After Dark
20th February After Dark
Our main Festival dance party will be held at the Central Hotel, right in the heart of Port Douglas, featuring the After Dark Cabaret Show and our region’s hottest DJs.
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
21st February Mad Hatter’s Tea Party @ St Crispin’s Cafe
What will you find down the rabbit hole at St Crispin’s Café? Join us for a Mad Hatters “Tea Party” . Your ticket includes a grazing menu of savoury and sweet and welcome “Tea” – a wicked concoction guaranteed to induce madness and mayhem! You’ll be grinning like a Cheshire Cat when you see what we have in store! Don’t be late for this very important date – limited seats available then it’s off with their heads!!
Soaked Pool Party
21st February Soaked Pool Party @ Niramaya
Get hot, steamy, wet and moist at what promises to be an incredible day, drinking amazing cocktails and eating delicious food from the Niramaya Restaurant and listening to cool vibes by the hottest DJs.
Beach Party Turtle Cove
21st February Closing Beach Party @ Turtle Cove
We are beyond excited to announce that our closing party will be held at the iconic LGBT Turtle Cove resort. Turtle Cove is Australia’s only Adults Only absolute Beach Front Resort, located between Port Douglas and Palm Cove, north of Cairns in Far North Queensland Australia.
Art Retreat
28th February Art Retreat at Thala Beach
No art experience required!!!!* Join in a welcome/ sharing circle, sound healing, journaling and letting our creativity and what ever is there sitting with us on the day come through..May it be for healing, growth, fun or meditation you will be guided into connecting with that and holding space for you to express it out! Art is such a wonderful way to connect with parts of you that you never knew existed.. pop a circle of amazing people, sound healing and nature in the mix, some powerful medicine for your soul. Includes lunch.
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