Christmas 2025 in Port Douglas is shaping up to be delicious. Whether you’re spending the holidays with family or friends, the festive season in Port Douglas is all about relaxation and good times, hot summer days, irresistible food and ice-cold beverages.
If you’re lucky enough to be spending the festive season in the tropics, we’ve got the round-up of where to go and how to make this Christmas one for the photo albums.
Here’s your guide to what’s on and what’s open in Port Douglas this Christmas.
A Very Grand Xmas Buffet at Sheraton Grand Mirage
Feast Restaurant – inside the Sheraton Grand Mirage – is hosting the Christmas Buffet of your dreams. If you dream of skipping gaily through neverending fields of flowers in full bloom, but the flowers are food, you’ll know exactly what we mean.
Tuck into their signature festive buffet, featuring a gourmet carvery, fresh Australian seafood, gourmet salads and delicious, hearty sides. The literal icing on the cake is the abundant selection of chef’s favourite festive desserts. It’s fair to say that if Santa were to spend Christmas in Port Douglas, you’d find him going back for seconds (and thirds) of glazed ham and roast turkey at the carvery station.
Open to in-house guests only, Christmas Lunch also includes free-flowing premium wines and beer to accompany your Christmas afternoon in paradise. Not staying at the Sheraton? You needn’t worry; Christmas Eve and Christmas Dinner are open to all.
Details:
Christmas Eve 6pm – 9pm $149 adults / $69 kids
Christmas Lunch for in-house guests 12:30pm – 3:30pm $315 adults (includes 3hr beverage package)/ $210 teens / $99 kids
Christmas Dinner 6pm – 9pm $220 adults (includes drink on arrival) / $99 kids
To book: View the full event details & book online
The Tin Shed’s Christmas Lunch
[Update: SOLD OUT] What could be better than a festive feast on the deck overlooking the water? Tuck into a magnificent buffet lunch, washed down with cold beverages and the merriest of vibes. Always a sell-out, nothing embodies the laid-back beauty of Port Douglas quite like kicking back at the Tin Shed with views out over the Coral Sea.To book: Call 4099 553
Christmas Lunch at Lichi Restaurant
Eat, drink and be very merry this Christmas Day at Lichi on Wharf St. Forget the apron, frock up in your Chrissy best and enjoy a delicious 3-course Christmas lunch curated by the Chef. From Crispy Confit Pork Belly to Chargrilled Local Tiger Prawns, traditional Roasted Lamb Cutlets and a tropical Pan Fried Coral Trout Fillet, the hardest part of the day will be deciding what to order. Provided you leave room for the decadent dessert, you truly cannot go wrong. Also included is a 2hr premium drink package to keep your thirst at bay – Santa wouldn’t have it any other way.
Bookings are essential, so secure your table today.
Cost: $199pp To Book: www.lichi.com.au
Pullman Port Douglas Christmas Day Lunch & Christmas Dinner
Imagine basking in the glorious surrounds of Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa as you indulge in a festive feast with all the trimmings. Each year the Pullman team put on a delicious spread of traditional Christmas dishes, seafood buffet and carvery station. With a 3-hour beverage package and special welcome cocktail, it will feel like all your Christmases have come at once.
Details:
Lunch 12pm – 4pm $269 Adults /$165 Teens / $89 Children / infants under 4 complimentary
Dinner 6.30pm – 9.30pm $219 Adults / $145 Teens / $79 Children / infants under 4 complimentary
To Book: View the full event details & book online
Christmas Buffet Lunch at Oaks Port Douglas Resort
Let Oaks Port Douglas Resort look after you and your family this Christmas. Relax in air-conditioned comfort and enjoy a delicious festive buffet brimming with all your Christmas favourites. Boasting marmalade glazed ham, prawns with Mary-Rose sauce, roast beef with gravy, Pacific oysters and the iconic plum pudding with brandy custard, you’ll wish it was Christmas every day.
Details:
12pm – 3pm
$179pp Adults (beverages not included) / $69 Kids
To Book: Reserve your spot online
Christmas Day Long Lunch at The Beach Shack
Add a little Italian flavour to your festive celebrations and join the team at The Beach Shack for lunch. The menu clearly draws inspiration from their beachside location – just minutes from the golden sand of Four Mile Beach – with a sumptuous seafood feast. From crispy prawn tempura to delicately marinated kingfish ceviche and handmade gnochetti with local reef fish ragù, every dish will have your tastebuds celebrating the joy of the season. Beginning with a welcome drink and ending with an indulgent amaretto semifreddo, this could be the best Christmas lunch you’ve ever had – just don’t tell Nonna.
Details: $179pp. Drinks and wine not included. 15% public holiday surcharge applies.
To book: Call (07) 3472 6987 or visit beachshackportdouglas.com.au
Christmas Cheer at Rattle N Hum
For fun, fuss-free and family-friendly festivities, Rattle N Hum ticks all the boxes. The atmosphere is vibrant, the staff are friendly, the meals are delicious, the drinks are cold and it’s great value for money. Did we mention it’s air-conditioned? Say no more. Bookings are recommended.
To book: Call (07) 4099 5641
Seashells Seafood Sensation
Book a table to enjoy your Christmas celebration at Seashells Seafoods. Expect only the finest quality seafood, prepared with a expert Japanese flair. A variety of Japanese beers and sake will be on offer, or BYO is welcome.
Planning at at-home Chrissy this year? Leave the catering to the professionals and order a mouth-watering seafood platter or fresh fish and chips. Guaranteed to be a winner on the day, second only to Nan’s secret potato salad recipe.
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day 11am-8pm.
To book/order: Call (07) 4099 4960
Ramada’s Buffet Lunch & Festive Dinner Feast
3Sixteen Bar & Bistro is the perfect cure to your holiday woes, serving up the relaxed, stress-free Christmas Day you’ve been dreaming of. Trade the last minute grocery shopping, prepping and sweating for a seat overlooking the resort’s lagoon pool and let the team at Ramada Resort Port Douglas take care of the rest.
With a surprise visit from Santa and gingerbread decorating to keep the little ones entertained, you can focus your full attention on the delicious Christmas Lunch Buffet before you. Think oysters on the half shell, local tiger prawns, glazed leg ham, whole baked reef fish and a pig on the spit, plus fresh salads, breads and all the trimmings. If you lose me, you’ll likely find me by the chocolate fountain, loading my plate with gingerbread, yule log cake and tropical fruits.
3Sixteen Bar & Bistro will be open for Christmas Dinner, offering all their regular crowd-pleasers alongside festive favourites. We have our taste buds set on a bucket of prawns, bourbon glazed ham and a Christmas trifle cup, washed down with a Rudolph Colada cocktail.
Details:
Christmas Lunch 12pm – 3pm
Christmas Dinner 5pm – 8pm
To Book: Call Ramada at 07 4030 4340
Christmas in the Rainforest at Daintree Ecolodge
Turn your Christmas celebrations into an unforgettable Far North Queensland experience by dining in the rainforest. Julaymba Restaurant invites you to feast upon tantalising local produce, traditional favourites, and dishes with a distinct (and delicious) regional twist.
We’re salivating over the selection of local seafood, Daintree honey & pepper glazed ham with Davidson Plum jus, and Shannonvale wine trifle to finish. Vegan and vegetarian options available by request.
Details:
$139 adults / $69 children.
Reservations available between 1pm and 6:30pm (last table at 6:30pm)
To book: Call (07) 4098 6100 or visit www.daintree-ecolodge.com.au/christmas-dining
What’s Closed on Christmas Day?
Watergate Port Douglas: Closed Christmas Day. Open for the remainder of the holidays.
Hemingway’s Brewery: Closed Christmas Day. Open for the remainder of the holidays.
Salsa Bar & Grill: Closed Christmas Day. Open for Christmas Eve.
Melaleuca: Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Nautilus Restaurant: Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Open for Christmas Eve bookings.
La Cucina + Bar: Closed Christmas Day.
The Mexican: Closed Chrsitmas Day.
Zinc: Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Wrasse & Roe: Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Jungle Fowl: Closed Chirstmas Day.
The Surfy: Closed Christmas Day
IronBar: Closed Christmas Day. Open Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.
Bam Pow: Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Epicurean: Closed for Christmas. Open Christmas Eve 10am-12pm for order pick-ups.
Chilly’s Pizza & Trattoria: Closed Christmas Day
Paddy’s Irish Pub: Closed Christmas Day
Do you have a Christmas Day event or holiday opening hours you’d like to add? Email hello@whatsoninport.com.au
