This Far North Queensland beauty offers chic dining, cafes and cocktail lounges plus year-round sunshine, making it the perfect winter escape.
Just one hour’s drive north of Cairns along pristine coastline, Port Douglas is a picture-perfect tropical paradise. Where rainforest meets reef, Port Douglas is a great base to explore some of Tropical North Queensland’s most spectacular natural assets.
Noosa Long Weekend Festival is 13 days of arts, literature, forums, food & fun in the idyllic surrounds of the Noosa region. This unique festival delivers a diverse range of arts and cultural experiences from local, national and international artists to the Noosa stage. This year’s line up is set to be fun, thought provoking and entertaining as ever. Here’s our pick of the festival programme:
We recently hit Port Douglas for the annual Carnivale celebrations. After a festive evening watching the local street parade we scouted out some late night dining options. We’d recently enjoyed a Pineapple & coconut crumble dessert by chef Spencer Patrick at the Top Tastes of Queensland degustation lunch at Noosa Food & Wine Festival and decided to seek out Patrick's Port Douglas restaurant Harrisons.
There is a lot to love about the upcoming Noosa Food & Wine Festival. As one of Australia’s most popular holiday towns, Noosa boasts an appealing mix of sunshine, surf, golden beaches, along with a raft of great restaurants and cafes. So it’s not wonder the festival manages to attract some of the biggest names on the food and wine scene each year.
Whenever I am lucky enough to holiday in Noosa, I feel temporally motivated to wake up a tad earlier and pop on the old n’ dusty joggers for a “brisk” walk along the beach. Why? With the local’s commitment to their morning rituals and Noosa’s stunning sunrise, how could I not? As a result Alluxia has investigated the ideal spots to rejuvenate, be inspired and unwind in true Noosa style.
The Port Douglas Carnivale is set return this May, bigger and brighter than ever! If you haven’t had the opportunity, Port Douglas’ Carnivale showcases the flair of North Queensland through its musicians, local produce and an array of jazzy events. This annual celebration is running from 22nd to 31st May, a perfect time of year to experience the culture and climate of the region.
