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TROPIC • WEEKENDER

Tropic Weekender

Events, drives, overnight stays
and getaways. Welcome to our
recommendations for the ideal
48 hour holiday at home.

WHERE: Port Douglas
DURATION OF TRIP:
10am Saturday > 4pm Sunday
MOOD:

DRIVE MUSTANG
Iconic styling and grunt under
the bonnet. Even better when
it’s a bright yellow beast with
racing stripes.
What’s not to like about driving
a new Mustang on the winding
roads of the Tropical North?
DO EAT, DRINK, SHOP AVAILABLE: trinityauto.com.au
If you time it right, you’ll
be able to experience
Port Douglas Carnivale on
May 24-26. Otherwise, we
recommend a walk along STAY COCONUT GROVE
Four Mile Beach, a bite Incredibly spacious and luxurious
at Little Larder, coffee at apartment-style accommodation on the
Origin and book shopping at main strip of Macrossan St. Coconut Grove
Whileaway. Finish off with is one of the newest hotels in Port Douglas,
a freshly brewed beer at and we absolutely loved it.
Hemingway’s at Crystalbrook BOOK: coconutgroveportdouglas.com.au
Superyacht Marina. or 07 4099 0600

PARTY AT CARNIVALE
Fabulous food, creative floats, daring burlesque, a big beach playdate, Abba and Eskimo
Joe - Port Douglas Carnivale is ready to party. The Tropical North’s favourite event is
turning 25 and celebrating with a Silver and Sunshine theme, a nod to the shining
success of this annual event and its lustrous locale.
Kicking off from May 24-26, this three-day festival is packed with music, fun and feasting
from The Longest Lunch to Australia’s ultimate seafood extravaganza. Enjoy the vibrant
Macrosson Street Parade, as colourful floats, lively entertainment and roving street
performers make their way through the centre of Port Douglas.
Rock on under the stars with Aria-award winning artist Eskimo Joe, enjoy all day family
fun at the Beach Day, or take a seat under the big top for some wickedly naughty
MORE: carnivale.com.au entertainment at the Wonderland Spiegeltent.

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