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A number of major events including the Cairns Ironman, Port Douglas Carnivale and Coral Coast Triathlon have kicked off what local operators are expecting to be one of the best tourist seasons they have seen in many years.

With just over one week until Carnivale kicks off, excitement is building in Port Douglas but there is still time to book tickets to all your favourite events.

All things old will be celebrated in traditional fashion at this year's annual Pioneer Weekend at Herberton Historic Village on the weekend of May 4 and 5. 


In a surprise announcement the newly crowned Miss Carnivale, Holly Alifraco, has stepped down with this year's runner up Emma Farrell to now take on the role.

Excitement is building as Port Douglas Carnivale prepares to officially launch this year’s festival, with Miss Carnivale and Song of Carnivale to be announced, in a special dinner event at the Combined Club on April 19.

Couples choosing to tie the knot in Port Douglas rose by more than 10% in 2012 with strong bookings also reported for 2013.

There will be plenty of food, entertainment and fireworks as Port Douglas welcomes 2013 and Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree (TPDD) executive officer Doug Ryan said there was no better place to be.

Peninsula Boutique Hotel has capped off a stellar year after being recognised as one of north Queensland’s best at the recent Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards.

Around 50 people attended Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree’s (TPDD) annual general meeting on Tuesday at the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas.

Tourism Port Douglas & Daintree (TPDD) has been recognised as a leader in Tourism Marketing at the 2012 TNQ Tourism Awards at the Cairns Convention Centre on Saturday, October 13.

With just eight weeks until the total solar eclipse, now is the time to finalise travel and accommodation to Port Douglas, the regions’ premier spot to view this natural phenomena, or risk missing out.

There has never been a better time to pack your bags, escape the winter chill and head for the warmth of north Queensland for an indulgent getaway that will leave you de-stressed and re-aligned.

A number of major events including the Cairns Ironman, Port Douglas Carnivale and Coral Coast Triathlon have kicked off what local operators are expecting to be one of the best tourist seasons they have seen in many years.

Despite competing, it was definitely not all work as some of Bondi’s most famous lifeguards visited Port Douglas this weekend as part of the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival.

In a week of glitz, glamour, crocodiles and cane toads, top conference and incentive industry professionals were wowed during an educational visit to the region.

With just over one week until Carnivale kicks off, excitement is building in Port Douglas but there is still time to book tickets to all your favourite events.

All things old will be celebrated in traditional fashion at this year's annual Pioneer Weekend at Herberton Historic Village on the weekend of May 4 and 5. 


Explore exquisite wines, matched to an eight-course degustation dinner under the stars in one of Port Douglas' most iconic locations for this year's Palates of Port. 

In a surprise announcement the newly crowned Miss Carnivale, Holly Alifraco, has stepped down with this year's runner up Emma Farrell to now take on the role.

Excitement is building as Port Douglas Carnivale prepares to officially launch this year’s festival, with Miss Carnivale and Song of Carnivale to be announced, in a special dinner event at the Combined Club on April 19.

The grand class liner, which has 2700 passengers, is one of the largest ships sailing the Pacific.

Port Douglas has once again shown why it is one of the best holiday destinations in Australia and the world, receiving top billing in the annual Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Awards for accommodation.

Couples choosing to tie the knot in Port Douglas rose by more than 10% in 2012 with strong bookings also reported for 2013.

There will be plenty of food, entertainment and fireworks as Port Douglas welcomes 2013 and Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree (TPDD) executive officer Doug Ryan said there was no better place to be.

Large group bookings that came for the Total Solar Eclipse yesterday from Port Douglas’ key markets of the US, Europe and Asia have helped to make November, one of the strongest on record for this time of year.

Anglers from across Australia will converge on Port Douglas over the next week in preparation for one of the region’s most prestigious sporting events – The Port Douglas Marlin Challenge.

Peninsula Boutique Hotel has capped off a stellar year after being recognised as one of north Queensland’s best at the recent Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards.

From croc spotting, sea-kayaking and ziplining to relaxing by a secluded waterhole, there is a lot to be discovered in the Daintree Rainforest this summer with the release of the Daintree Ferry Smart Card, offering free ferry travel.

Around 50 people attended Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree’s (TPDD) annual general meeting on Tuesday at the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas.

Tourism Port Douglas & Daintree (TPDD) has been recognised as a leader in Tourism Marketing at the 2012 TNQ Tourism Awards at the Cairns Convention Centre on Saturday, October 13.

With just eight weeks until the total solar eclipse, now is the time to finalise travel and accommodation to Port Douglas, the regions’ premier spot to view this natural phenomena, or risk missing out.

Die hard fans of Australian TV soapie Neighbours will soon be touching down in Port Douglas after winning an online competition, which puts them squarely in the pictures seen by millions of viewers in the UK and Australia.

There has never been a better time to pack your bags, escape the winter chill and head for the warmth of north Queensland for an indulgent getaway that will leave you de-stressed and re-aligned.

Whether you're a Neighbours fan or not, you could win an ultimate $4,000 holiday experience in Port Douglas & the Daintree.

A Daintree Ferry Smart Card promotion resulted in over 800 ferry crossings during its two month trial period, and won Cairns resident Rebecca Ryan a Blue Ray home theatre system for visiting the Daintree to celebrate her husband’s 30th birthday.

Port Douglas Incentives will attend its first Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) in February 2012 with an abundance of new and exciting information for the business events MICE market.

The 2012 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards for Best Hotels has placed four Port Douglas hotels in the overall Top 25, with 2 in the Top 10.

In just 60 days, competitors from around Australia and around the world will be hearing the starting gun in the inaugural Great Barrier Reef Marathon on 12 November 2011 in Port Douglas.

The winner of a $6,500 holiday, Brisbane travel agent Rachael Nehmer, is planning to bring her Mum with her to experience the holiday of a lifetime put together by the Port Douglas and Daintree region’s tourism operators.

Simon Woodcock of Melbourne Wedding Photographers Wedding Snapper announced today, their planned expansion into the NSW and QLD Wedding Photography services from early 2011.

A leading international marine conservation scientist, Dr Rod Salm of The Nature Conservancy, is full of praise for the condition and quality of the Great Barrier Reef off Port Douglas.

If your travels involve planning a driving holiday in Tropical North Queensland, why not start at beautiful Port Douglas? There are a number of incredible destinations to see along the way, not too mention fantastic accommodation options.