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LIFESTYLE • PORT DOUGLAS

Port Tropic takes a trip along the

Captain Cook Highway to
of call Port Douglas for a weekend of S T AY
food, shopping, diving and,
yes, cocktails.
Silky Oaks Lodge

The road to Port Douglas is paved With spring nearly upon us, it’s There are lots of great hotels to stay
with anticipation. As the serpentine time to pack the car and switch off at in the heart of Port Douglas for
road winds and bends along the your phone for a weekend away - your weekend getaway, but we highly
azure coast, the closer you get, the making sure you bring along a copy recommend you consider a couple of
more you wonder… of Tropic with you to read during nights at Silky Oaks Lodge, a luxurious
eco-lodge in a beautiful riverside
Which restaurants will I dine at? your stay. location on the Mossman River, just
What will my hotel experience be? Enjoy this curated guide from the downstream from the Mossman Gorge.
What cocktail will I order? team at Tropic in partnership with
We’re often so busy with work and some of our favourite spots in the
family and life duties, we forget Douglas region. It’s designed to MORE:
silkyoakslodge.com.au
how lucky we are to live so close to motivate you to take a break. Go P: (07) 4098 1666
getaway spots like Port Douglas. forth and holiday!

SHO P
Splish Splash NEED TO KNOW
• One piece’s are still centre stage in
the fashion stakes with plunge fronts,
12 GRANT ST, laced sides, open backs and super high
PORT DOUGLAS
cut legs
When in Port Douglas, there is • Bikini’s are bandeau or tiny tri’s with
no better fit than a new bikini or skimpy tanga’s and vintage high leg
swimsuit. And you’re spoilt for choice bottoms, structured up to E cup or
at Splish Splash, one of the town’s sporty crop tops
longest running and most popular • In other words, the list of options for
retail hot spots. To put it simply, the your next swimming attire is endless at
team at Splish Splash have their finger Splish Splash!
on the pulse of the latest trends and
styles in swimwear. We’ll let them The summer favourite Boho influence
explain what’s hot right now. is about joy and fun and the perfect MORE:
“This season’s Piha collection is fun example of the huge ‘Pop Palace’ trend splishsplashswimwear.com.au
and vibrant, and we’ve got plenty here with beautifully exotic paisleys tonal P: (07) 4041 0989
for the young fashionista with vintage ethnic borders oversized tassels and
shapes, perfect for the boho chick with mini pompoms.
pops of ethnic chic. For those who like “Trending ‘gingham’ is super- cute with the plunge front suit.”
a bit of action, sporty shapes abound. a girly playfulness… think 1940’s screen Botanical motifs are also in
Retro revival reflects the ‘60’s & 70’s siren with plunge front, knotted halter abundance with traditional vintage
surf vibe with a relaxed and fresh top and high waisted pant, Daisy Duke florals and time-faded blooms,
feel. Acid brights and vibrant multi in the reversible knot front top and tie vibrant and exotic flora of the
stripes epitomise 80’s rave culture. side hipster or Marilyn Monroe with steaming tropics or iconic palms.

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