Port Douglas Adult Only Holidays - Things To Do For Adults

Firstly as it is an adults only Port Douglas holiday we have listed below all of the hotels, resorts, private let holiday apartments and exclusive luxury holiday homes that are strictly adults only accommodation.

You may have your own children back home but you have decided to travel to Tropical North Queensland on your own and enjoy an adults only holiday resort without the usual noise of your children or other people’s children whilst you are trying to have a nice quiet romantic holiday or break with adult friends.

We also have then listed all of the adult only type of attractions and entertainment like the local pubs, hotel beer gardens and bars.

Then comes the best places for happy hour drinks and special meal deals, the best places to meet the Port Douglas mixologists for some creative cocktails both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, the very best of locations for sun downer drinks and of course where to go for a boogey on the dance floor, see some live entertainment and mix it with the locals.

With regards to seeing all the local tours and attractions like the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage rainforests take a little peek at these pages on this website for a good coverage of all of the best iconic things to do and things to see in Port Douglas for adults.  For something special why not consider a superyacht holiday - reserved for Adults Only, these exclusive superyacht voyages are limited to eight guests and offer a fully crewed yacht charter experience to explore the Great Barrier Reef.

Discover remote sandy beaches of Lizard Island and pristine snorkel sites on the ribbon reefs of the northern Great Barrier Reef onboard a superyacht - a luxury Queensland escape for Adults Only.  These all-inclusive,  superyacht charters offer a unique way to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

If night time activities are just as important as your day time ones then having holiday accommodation near Macrossan Street,  Port Douglas and within walking distance from ‘the action’ would be a priority. 

Despite being in a central location in Port Douglas, all holiday resorts and hotels are well placed to give tranquil accommodation, so you are not compromising your peace and tranquillity by being in the centre of town. 

The holiday accommodation suggestions listed here are varied in price and type, so you should find something to suit you.  All have swimming pools and are within a short walk of the stunning Four Mile Beach.

Another Adult Only option is a private luxury holiday villa - complete with a private plunge pool.  We can assist with a range of Port Douglas luxury holiday villas and houses suitable for a romantic getaway.

• Port Douglas Luxury Villa - FPAV  A luxury blend of interior and exterior where you can slip into your private plunge pool and enjoy the tropical lifestyle.  Located in central location walking distance to Four Mile Beach and restaurants.
   
• Port Douglas Luxury Home - MONA A taste of the tropics within a central location in Port Douglas, featuring your private plunge pool and open plan design.

Port Douglas Adult Only Holiday Accommodation Near Macrossan Street

Shantara Resort and Spa is strictly an adults only holiday resort. Located a couple of blocks from Macrossan Street so only about a 3 minute walk to main street shops and restaurants. This boutique style holiday accommodation is ideal for couples that like comfort in secluded and tranquil surrounds.  There are a range of apartment options from studios to large one bedrooms.  Some have pool deck access from your lounge room and have your own private hot tub Jacuzzi. With a spa and gym, 2 heated swimming pools and an undercover BBQ area.  You can be near the centre of Port Douglas yet feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of normal life.

The Meridian Holiday Apartments: adults only resort, located on Macrossan Street, this boutique resort  is ideal for couples or honeymooners. The hotel accommodation includes options with private jacuzzi's and hot tubs. Being so near to the golden sands of Four Mile Beach and a stone’s throw to Macrossan Street, including a heated swimming pool you can quietly relax and recover with a late sleep in after partying at Port Douglas’s night life.

Martinique Apartments on Macrossan: adults only holiday resort providing spacious and comfortable one bedroom holiday accommodation. Located only one minute walk from  Macrossan Street and within a stone’s throw from Four Mile Beach.  All 19 apartments have a Caribbean flavour with a swimming pool that is heated in the winter and surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

Peninsula Boutique Hotel: this adults only hotel accommodation is only a 2 minute walk from Macrossan Street. This property is a stunning beachside holiday hotel that is the perfect retreat for the discerning holiday maker.  Even though you are so near the heart of town this is the perfect haven for peace and tranquility. There are 34 contemporary style bedroom suites that are all one bedroom with  4.5 star quality.  Many rooms overlook the picturesque beach and palm trees of Four Mile Beach and the Coral Sea.

We have selected below some properties where children are welcome however still suitable for a couple's gateaway.

Hotels And Resorts

Thala Beach Nature Lodge:  Located just south of Port Douglas, Thala Beach Lodge is the perfect romantic getaway.  Nestled amongst the rainforest yet on a private beach you can enjoy the best of both worlds.  The eco retreat also offers a Day Spa, onsite restaurant and selection of activities included.  

Mantra Heritage: holiday accommodation right in the heart of the action on Macrossan Street. These centrally located holiday apartments are in the heart of Port Douglas, right near all the night action.  This is an intimate holiday resort complex with only 45 rooms  in the heart of Port Douglas.  Despite being in the heart of the town your holiday accommodation is located in a tropical enclave landscaped with trees and ferns surrounding a lagoon style pool.  The golden sands of Four Mile Beach are only a 5 minute stroll away. 

Peppers Beach Club and Spa: suave holiday resort located a couple of blocks from Macrossan Street (3 minute walk). This property is a cool, chique 5 star luxury spa resort in a central location in Port Douglas.  With its contemporary furnishings and understated style the décor is crisp and clean, just perfect for a tropical climate.   The pool has its own man-made white sand beach that dips into the clear shallow waters of the pool side.  If you prefer swimming laps the length of the 50 m pool gives you a good lap length. With luscious tropical gardens you won’t believe you are so near the centre of town and only a short 3 minute walk to the iconic Four Mile Beach. 

Mantra Aqueous: holiday accommodation only a minute’s walk away from Macrossan Street. Mantra Aqueous on Port is located just off Macrossan Street and only a 5 minute stroll away from the night time’s activities.  Many of the holiday apartments have direct access to the swimming pool and many have spa baths that you can sit and sip bubbles in. It’s called Mantra Aqueous for a reason and boasts 4 saltwater pools with tranquil water features.  What better place to  recover after your night life action. 

Mantra on the Inlet: any nearer and you’ll be pouring your own drink behind the bar, this holiday accommodation is so close! Located between The Courthouse Hotel and the Central.  Set in secluded gardens so you won’t be disturbed by any noise. 

Mantra in the Village: set right on Macrossan Street. Mantra in the Village is holiday accommodation just metres from award winning  restaurants,  great shops, bars and pubs, great food and wine  and pristine beaches of Four Mile Beach. In your resort accommodation you will have everything you need to unwind from your evening’s entertainment.  Laze by the Tuscan style pool or relax in the spa.  With only a short walk to Four Mile Beach your holiday accommodation will have everything on your doorstep. 

Mantra Portsea: 10 minute walk to Port Douglas nightlife, 1 minute walk to the iconic Four Mile Beach. Mantra Portsea, Port Douglas has resort accommodation that is only a 10 minute stroll from the night time action of central Port Douglas. The white stucco Mediterranean style buildings have been designed with a high open aired lobby with punkah walls and celing fans.  The grounds have tiered pools, arches, bridges and columns.  The resort has an elegant Italianate style and is only a short 1 minute walk to the golden sands of iconic Four Mile Beach.

Holiday Apartments

Sea Temple Port Douglas Private Apartments :  located within the Sea Temple Resort with it's enormous resort swimming pool, we have a selection of private holiday apartments that are perfect for a romantic getaway.  Slip into the large resort pool direct from your swimout apartment or indulge in a rooftop Penthouse with jacuzzi and BBQ.   

Villa San Michele Holiday Apartments: located on Macrossan Street, these Mediterranean styled holiday apartments are centrally located in Port Douglas and on the main thoroughfare of Macrossan Street. Choose between 1 and 2 bedroomed self – contained apartments. There are two pools where you can relax and swim in as you lap up the sun of tropical North Queensland. With free WiFi and a BBQ area. 

Heritage Private Holiday Apartments: located on Macrossan Street, these are privately managed holiday apartments within the Mantra Heritage resort complex.  They are stunning holiday suites with saltwater lagoon pools with outdoor spas.  Your holiday accommodation is in the heart of Port Douglas and only a 5 minute walk to the iconic Four Mile Beach. 

Bay Villas: 5 minute walk to Macrossan Street. Bay Villas in Port Douglas has 1, 2 and 3 bedroom self-contained holiday apartments.  The Bay Villas is located in a convenient central location with walking distance of the main street, Macrossan Street.  It’s only a short stroll to the palm trees and beach of Four Mile Beach. 

Regal Holiday Apartments: on Macrossan Street. Regal Holiday Apartments, Port Douglas are located on Macrossan Street right near all the action.  The palm fringed sands of Four Mile Beach are only about a 3 minute away.  You can choose from a studio room or a self-contained on or two bedroom suite.  All have their own balconies and either an outdoor Jacuzzi or an indoor spa bath.

Saltwater Luxury Apartments: located on Macrossan Street. Saltwater Luxury Holiday Apartments are right in the central part of Port Douglas on Macrossan Street. Within a minute’s walk from the nightlife of Port Douglas and only a 3 minute walk to Four Mile Beach. Luxury and convenience rolled into one.   This boutique complex has only sixteen 2 and 3 bedroom holiday accommodation.  All with large balconies and despite being so near to the action is quiet and you’ll still be able get your rest and relaxation. 

Slightly outside of Port Douglas is also home to some luxury Rainforest retreats. 

Daintree Eco Lodge is a luxury eco retreat located in the heart of Daintree and features luxury treehouse style accommoation, Day Spa and Rainforest Restaurant making it a perfect romantic retreat. Complete with a yoga and meditiation deck beside the waterfall you really can unplug and reconnect with your loved one.

Silky Oaks Lodge located on the Mossman River is an all inclusive luxury rainforest retreat which has recently completed a luxurious renovation.  Choose from a range of luxury treehouse style accommodation options along with a range of included activities. 

If there are several adults looking for a child free adults only Private Holiday Home then one of these could be just what you are after...

Port Douglas MS1/23 : 3 minute walk (downhill) to Macrossan Street. This is the ultimate in luxury holiday accommodation in Port Douglas for a group adults offering the most stunning view across the Port Douglas Marina through to the mountain tips of Cape Tribulation.  This designer holiday home is located in the centre of Port Douglas Village on Flagstaff hill.  With astounding views on the outside and stunning interior décor on the inside, everywhere you look will give you amazing sights.  With 4 large bedrooms (all with ensuite) and a separate bathroom there is privacy for everyone.  With quality fittings and a gourmet kitchen this house will give the discerning holiday maker the perfect holiday accommodation. And for winter a heated swimming pool.

Port Douglas MS2/23 : this amazing luxury holiday home is located in central Port Douglas located on Flagstaff Hill with wonderful views across the Coral Sea to the mountain range of Cape Tribulation.  This designer modern amazing residence is laid out over 3 levels and offers open plan living complete with a plunge pool (heated). With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms perfect for groups of adults this is executive designer style in the tropics and only a 5 minute stroll from the iconic Four Mile Beach.

Port Douglas MS3/23 : perfectly suited for a group of adults this is luxury designer tropical living at its finest in this exclusive holiday villa. Located centrally on Flagstaff Hill in Port Douglas this holiday house will be a home away from home for the discerning holiday maker. With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms it is spacious and modern and located near to the restaurants, shops and pubs and bars.  There is a heated pool with an indoor/outdoor entertainment centre.  Large sliding doors lead out to an al fresco dining setting with views of the Coral Sea and Crytalbrook Superyacht Marina Port Douglas where you can charter a boat for a day or overnight to visit the Great Barrier Reef.  The house is fully equipped with espresso machine, dishwasher, DVDs, iPad docking station and cable television.

Port Douglas Holiday Villa FPAV : 5 minute walk down hill to Macrossan Street. This is the ultimate in luxury holiday accommodation.  Situated in the centre of Port Douglas village this Bali inspired residence is the perfect eastern paradise holiday villa.  With water features, landscaped tropical gardens and ambient lighting, this open plan house incorporates all that a beautiful holiday accommodation should have.  With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a heated pool and spa you can relax after your night out in optimal luxury.  If you wish to go to the beach then Four Mile Beach is only a 5 minute walk away.

Luxury Holiday House 61MS : 5 minute downhill walk to Macrossan Street. This is the ultimate in Port Douglas luxury holiday homes, with a real designer inside outside feel in the spacious layout.  With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms this designer holiday house is the last word in quality and style.  Located on Flagstaff Hill it’s only a short walk to the shops, restaurants and bars of Macrossan Street. With marble finishings, an infinity pool and a bath tub to view the stunning scenery, this is a holiday home for the discerning holiday makers. Privacy in each bedroom for all couples with own private ensuites. Laze by the pool or walk 5 minutes to the iconic Four Mile Beach.

Discover further luxury Port Douglas holiday homes and villas for your getaway.  

Port Douglas in Tropical Far North Queensland, Australia, is a quaint, scenic town located on the edge of the oldest rainforest in the world, the Daintree Rainforest and the world famous Great Barrier Reef. 

This little town has traditionally been the secret getaway and holiday place for the rich and famous, the most recent visitors (that we have seen) have included Ed Sheeran, Zara Phillips (The English Queen’s granddaughter) Adele the amazing singer currently taking the music world by storm and Florence (from Florence and the Machine). 

From the Coral Sea various Princes and mining magnates have pulled in to the Reef Marina in their luxury private charter yachts to enjoy Port Douglas’s hospitality and its scenic village charm.

Away from the natural beauty of the place and sightseeing in the daytime, the night time action in Port Douglas is just as important. 

A pub crawl would take about 5 minutes to walk to all the places on the main street called Macrossan Street, but in this small area there’s a lot going on for your more mature entertainment pleasure where children are not permitted.

On most nights of the week you will find some live entertainment somewhere in Port Douglas. Being a major tourist centre means that there will always be people out and about on a balmy night in Port Douglas, whether dining or drinking. 

A little known quirk of this township is that it actually has two ‘weekends’.  Tuesday night is tourism industry workers night and the beginning of the ‘weekend’ for all the staff who work in hotel and resort tourism & hospitality, so this can end up being a very lively night in town indeed.

Then of course you have the normal office and shop workers weekend which begins on Friday night and then everyone goes back off to work first thing Monday morning. 

All these things to do are only just a short walk from your adults only holiday accommodation!

If you do decide to bring the children along on the holiday and want a night out just for ‘grown up time’ here is the link for babysitting services that can come to your holiday accommodation in Port Douglas and ensure your little ones are cared for and tucked up safely in bed for when you come home after enjoying some peaceful adult time.

Please see below:

• What Are The Pubs, Hotels And Bars Like In Port Douglas?
   
• Where To Go In Port Douglas For Happy Hour Drinks And Special Meal Deals?
   
• Best Places To Go For Cocktails In Port Douglas, Queensland Australia
   
• Sundowner (Sunset) Drinks In Port Douglas
   
• Live Entertainment In Port Douglas Queensland Australia
   
• Things To Do In The Pubs In Port Douglas?

Paddy’s Irish Pub and Grill: 8 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas - 07 4099 5997

In almost every medium-sized town there is likely an Irish pub and Port Douglas is no exception.  Paddy’s Irish Pub and Grill is decorated with green and shamrocks with a tropical edge.  It even hosts genuine Irish bar staff!  Serving the obligatory pint of Guinness this is a great place to come to enjoy whatever you like drinking.  If you do manage to drink 100 pints of Guinness your photo can be added to their wall of fame that is if you are still alive so we do not encourage this.  With air-conditioned seating inside and a large outside deck you can sit in comfort. The large front deck is raised up so you can sit at the front overlooking Macrossan Street and see the world pass by. 

The pub food here is great value and delicious, from lamb shanks to fish pie, roast pumpkin, spinach and ricotta lasagne to steamed white wine mussels.

The Courthouse Hotel: Corner Macrossan and Wharf Streets Port Douglas (overlooking Anzac Park and the harbour) - 07 4099 5181

Locally known as “The Courty” and built in 1878 the same year as the Central Hotel it is one of the most iconic pubs in Australia. With its open verandas and large seating areas this is a magnificent traditional heritage Queenslander that overlooks the green area of Anzac Park, which on Sundays is over-brimming with market stalls for the Port Douglas Market.  It is also about 50 metres from the actual Courthouse which was built in 1879 and is now a museum.

Food is served here and is standard pub grub. There are 4 main seating areas, with 2 bar service areas. Just make sure you get here early on sundowners and Port Douglas Market Day 

Central Hotel: 9 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas - 07 4099 5271

The Central was built in 1878 and is the oldest pub in Port Douglas.  Originally called the North Australian Hotel (very apt) it is fittingly now called The Central due to its location and being the pub in Port Douglas with the longest frontage.  After being damaged in a cyclone in 1911 it was rebuilt and renamed.  She’s a traditional Queenslander with timber beams and decks.

The Central has three bar areas: 

• The main public bar area, with seating inside and outside pavement seating.
• The Veranda bar that has comfy lounges that you can lay back and relax in with a drink after a busy day exploring the rainforest or the reef
• The Garden Bar located at the back with a shaded sail and plenty of seating with landscaped ferns and foliage.

The Famous Iron Bar: 5 Macrossan St, Port Douglas - 07 4099 4776

This bar is aptly called the iron bar, as it uses corrugated iron sheets to add to its rustic decor.  With live music and the only place in Port Douglas with regular Cane Toad Racing it is the central hub of the entertainment scene. The restaurant serves food in the indoor and outdoor seating areas.  Serving lunch and dinners they have an eclectic menu that includes basic bar food but with an added Australian twist like their Aussie Meat tasting platter that includes Kangaroo fillets and Emu Steaks and the Moreton Bay Bugs (don’t worry not real bugs, but a local name for slipper lobsters) in a prawn sauce. From organic quinoa to Wagyu beef burgers all dietary tastes and requirements are catered for.

The Iron Bar is the only late licensing place in Port Douglas so after all the pubs have closed in town everyone gravitates to the Iron Bar, where from 12.00 am onwards the place will start to fill up as the live music and dancing begins.  Depending on how busy the night is, the Iron Bar will finish at around 2.30 am.

Rattle and Hum: 38 Macrossan St, Port Douglas - 07 4099 5641

This pub is located at the other end of Macrossan Street from the other pubs (3 minute walk) and is open daily from 11.30am.  The pub offers well-priced food, including scrummy pizzas cooked in their wood-fired pizza oven. There are several seating areas:

• Back Area – A decked, tiered garden.  At night the foliage is illuminated by flame torches making it a wonderfully ambient place to sit and drink.
• Front area with tables and chairs along the pavement – ideal for people watching.
• Inside air-conditioned area that you can eat in cool comfort from the tropical heat, with tables and chairs and padded bench seating.

Hemingway's Micro Brewery, Reef Marina

Hemingway’s is the newest edition in the great range of offerings in Port Douglas. Based at the Crytalbrook Superyacht Marina, this re-built and refurbished microbrewery offers everything for the discerning drinker and eater.

Situated in one of the most scenic positions in Port Douglas overlooking the shining gleam of white boats and yachts bobbing in the Marina, this is the only microbrewery in Far North Queensland and judging by its popularity – might not be the last!

With a wide-ranging menu that covers everything from truffle oil and goats cheese to good old burgers and pizzas and low and slow grain fed beef steaks their fare caters for everyone’s palates.

For nibblers they offer little crafty snacks like beer-candied bacon, chilli salt popcorn and pork crackles.

You can accompany your dining experience with their wide range of craft beers. These all have a wide range of flavours and their names have all been inspired by local history. From the fierce publican called “Pitchfork Betty” to “The Prospector” named after pioneer prospector, James Mulligan their memories are all re-lived in these local brews. Other names include, Hard Yards, Kick Back, Dog’s Courage all with their own historical stories. If you can’t make up your mind which drink to have then you can buy a rack with small glasses so you can sample a few sips of each.

On Sunday from 2-5pm they have live entertainment so you can while away a lazy afternoon relaxing with your favourite hand-crafted brew and delicious food accompanied by the beautiful sound of one of the area’s talented musicians.

Hemingway’s has a purpose built upstairs for private functions – upstairs@hemingways. With timber floors and large bi-fold doors that open up onto the extensive upstairs balcony and the tropical breezes and views over the boats in the marina and the distant peaks of Cape Tribulation.

The bar at upstairs@hemingways offers all their brews on tap and can accommodate cocktail parties up to 200 guests and seating for up to 100 guests.

Ideal for corporate events (the whole of the venue can also be hired out) for weddings, birthdays and anniversaries. 

On the Inlet: 3 Inlet Street

On the Inlet is one of the favourite seafood restaurants in Port Douglas. Located where the Coral Sea meets the waters of the Reef Marina. It has a relaxed vibe – though the service is first class. Watch the boats and yachts coming and going with the mountains of Cape Tribulation as the backdrop.             

Happy Hour: 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Great value $10 Corona and Tacos (get there for 4.45 pm and watch the famous George the Grouper being fed)

Rattle n Hum: 38 Macrossan Street

This spacious bar has 4 drinking areas. A landscaped decked tiered area at the back, a front area on the pavement, a side area and air conditioned interior. With a pool table and great pub food (including a pizza oven) this is a great place to hang out with friends.

Happy Hour: 5:00pm to 6:00pm and 10:00pm to 11:00pm

Zinc Restaurant and Bar: 53 Macrossan Street

On the corner of Davidson and Macrossan Street this open plan restaurant is a great place to either sip drinks in their lounge chairs in their bar area or go for a delicious meal. Sit in their bar area and watch the world go by.

From 4:00pm to 5:00pm - $10 cocktail hour on a nominated cocktail

Paddy’s Bar and Grill: 8 Macrossan Street

This is the Irish pub in Port Douglas.  Buy a Guinness or order their tasty bar food. With 3 bar areas, the outside decking area, the inside air conditioned area and the games area with 2 pool tables.

Happy Hours: 4:00pm to 5:00pm and 9:00pm to 10:00pm

From 4:00pm to 5:00pm - $1 chicken wings for “Happy Wings Hour” (BBQ, Spicy) pm every night.

Sunday Roasts at $15 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

The Central: 9 Macrossan Street

Located in central Port Douglas this is the largest pub in Port Douglas. With 4 bar areas – the front area on the pavement, the raised level bar on the decking with lounge chairs and the back Garden Bar, mainly used for sporting events with the largest screen in Far North Queensland.  Pub food served.

Happy Hours: 4:00pm to 6:00pm and 10:00pm to 11:00pm

The Courthouse Hotel: 9 Macrossan Street

This iconic pub is located on the corner of Macrossan and Wharf Street in Port Douglas. With an outside eating area, a bar area and an eating and drinking area there are 3 places to sit and all have a great window on the world.

Happy Hours: 9:00am to 1100am and 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Lure Restaurant and Bar: 15 Port Douglas Road – The Reef Marina

This is a restaurant bar located in the scenic Reef Marina.   There’s nothing better than sipping your cheap beers in happy hour and watching the boats returning from the reef, with the mountains of Cape Tribulation in the background.

Happy Hour: 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Bel Cibo: 30 Macrossan St

You can’t beat a lunch with the ladies, with your partner, or with your family at Bel Cibos.  They offer a two course dinner that includes one glass of wine, choose from a selection including starters of duck salad, calamari with main dish of carbonara and pizza.  Located on the main street of Macrossan it’s a great place to chat with friends and people watch. 

There are some great places to sit and sample a delicious cocktail in Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia. Many of the cocktail bar staff have honed their skills and craft working in bars in Sydney, Melbourne and all over the world. They view it as a craft and developing signature cocktails and new flavours is what they excel in.

The best cocktail bars and restaurants have a wide range of décor and ambiance, but wherever you end up, having a cocktail in Port Douglas it is definitely the perfect way to unwind and soak up the Queensland holiday tropical feel.

Zinc Restaurant and Bar: 53 Macrossan Street

Sit in their comfortable armchairs in their saloon lounge bar and sip a cocktail, whilst watching the world go by on Macrossan Street. There’s sure to be a cocktail that will take your fancy on their extensive and creative cocktail menu from champagne cocktails with brandy, liqueur topped bubbles with Frangelico or a Sours Martinis and Bikinis, A Splash of Passion or a Prince of Darkness with their signature Zinc Bliss. Their Cocktail hour from 4-5.00pm features a different $10 cocktail each day.

Watergate: 31 Macrossan Street

Watergate Bar Lounge has a well-appointed bar.  With its Jarrah wood panelling and Negro Italian granite bar top, finished with glass, mirrors and natural textures Watergate’s colonial tropical styling gives a sophisticated and relaxing place to sip cocktails.  From Espresso Martini, Elderflower Collins, Pomegranite Martini, Geisha Girl and Pineapple Boussa, their creative infusion of cocktail flavours really do mingle on the tongue.

Salsa Bar and Grill: 26 Wharf Street

Don’t be put off by the name, it’s not a Mexican restaurant. It’s a tropical, open plan restaurant and bar in a beautiful old Queenslander with plantation shutters and views across to the palm fringed Coral Sea. President Bill Clinton has dined here in this understated chic restaurant and bar. With a relaxed tropical vibe you can sip your cocktail.  Choose from their Muddled Madly, Shakers & Movers and Martini Mayhems. Swallow a Green Tree Frog, sip a Brazilian Booty or sample a Love Cat.

Sassi’s Cucina e Bar: Corner of Wharf Street and Macrossan Street

With views across Anzac Park this is a great restaurant and bar to just sit and sup a cocktail and people watch. The menu in its restaurant boasts an Italian flavour to its food and staff. Their cocktail menu has an underlying theme of European and chic.  Try a Sgropinno, a Campari Sour and Negroni or a Caprioska.

There’s nothing like sitting at the end of another perfect day in Paradise and watching the sun set with an icy cold drink in your hand as you ‘cheers’ to a wonderful balmy tropical holiday.

The best sun set views are in the North westerly locations in Port Douglas and that’s mainly the bars and restaurants that line the Coral Sea entrance and the leads to the Port Douglas Marina.

This aspect will not only have the dramatic mountains of Cape Tribulation as a backdrop, but the glimmering refracting rays of the orange light reflected in the waters of the Coral Sea is magical.  It is even more dramatic if there are clouds (better if there has been some rain) as this filters the colours and adds depth and shadow to this amazing sight.

On the Inlet: 3 Inlet Street

Get there in time for the happy hour till 5:30 pm or sip on their great value Corona with fresh fish tacos. If you make it for 4:45pm then you can see the feeding of George the enormous Grouper.

The Port Douglas Yacht Club: 1 Spinnaker Close

Surrounded by the swaying masts of the Reef Marina the Yacht Club is set on a peninsula surrounded by tropical palm trees. Sit with a beer and watch the orange sun rays glimmer across the waters of the Port Douglas inlet.

Lure Restaurant and Bar: 15 Port Douglas Road – Crytalbrook Superyacht Marina 

Located on the Boardwalk with a view over the marina, this is a good place to kick back and relax.  Happy hour is from 4pm to 5pm and they serve tapas from 3:30pm to 6:00pm.

Barbados: Crytalbrook Superyacht Marina 

This is the newest bar in Port Douglas. Positioned on the Marina Boardwalk overlooking the best view in Port Douglas. This bar has been architecturally designed and styled with minute attention to detail. Not only will the décor be the last word in tropical exclusive chic, but sipping on your cocktails here will definitely give you a tropical cool vibe. They will have an exclusive selection of cocktails along with chef inspired share plates that you can nibble whilst watching  the sun set on another beautiful day in Port Douglas.

Hemingway’s: Crytalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Douglas

Hemingway’s is a micro-brewery located in Crytalbrook Superyacht Marina  It offers an extensive wine list and a range of vodkas and gins alongside its 5 hand-crafted range of beers.

Their hand-crafted beers are all named after historic events in Port Douglas.  From the pioneer prospector James Mulligan came “The Prospector” and from a fierce local publican came “Pitchfork Betty” Other names include, Kick Back, Dog’s Courage and Hard Yards all with their own historical stories. If you can’t make up your mind which brew to have then you can buy a rack with small glasses so you can sample a few sips of each.

With various seating areas ranging from lounge couches and coffee tables to table and benches on the boardwalk to bar tables and chairs you can relax in whatever position you find most comfortable.  In your comfort you can sip your drinks as the sun sets across the marina, turning the white boats to an orangey hue. 

Port Douglas has traditionally been the home to many exciting and talented musicians. Some have gone on to the national and international music circuits after cutting their teeth locally. Regular live music venues to check out are Paddy’s, The Courthouse, The Central, and The Iron Bar. On Sundays there is a relaxing vibe with live music at Barefoot Sundays at the Yacht Club and at Hemingways at the Reef Marina (2-5pm).

Special music events are organised with the “Rock the Yacht” event about three times a year which showcases local bands at the Port Douglas Yacht Club.

Dougies Backpackers Resort also has intermittent musical events. Its last event featured 8 Ball Aitken, but keep your eyes peeled as they do feature local musicians on evenings as well. Located 10 minutes’ walk from Macrossan Street.

QT Resort (4 km out of town) has held secret gigs, where the musician or band has remained secret until the night. Past musicians/bands have included the Potbelleez, Bernard Fanning (Powderfinger) and Thirsty Merc.  They also have events from time to time that include live music.

There are regular musicians that visit from all over Australia for performing, but many are local. Port Douglas has played host to at least four The Voice contestants and finalists, Michael Stangel,  Rob Edwards, and local musicians Danny Ross and Mikael Laxton. 

Port Douglas Entertainment has its own Facebook page, so you can keep abreast of any new music events happening in Port Douglas as well as get information on some of the regular musicians that have played in Port Douglas, such as:

Rob Edwards

A finalist in The Voice and a regular as a performer at The Iron Bar.  A great funky gig with cover songs from Stevie Wonder to Earth Wind and Fire and all sang with his amazing soulful voice.

Danny Ross

A local musician performing the local circuits made good. Made the final of The Voice and was mentored by Joel Madden who took him away from Port Douglas  to LA to write and perform in collaborative projects there.

Mikhail Laxton

A local Mossman boy with the voice of an angel.  He performed on the Voice and wowed the judges with his own composition of a love song.

The Kroovs

Highly talented couple of Stacey (Australian) and Seamus (Irish), who have generated a large following in Port Douglas. Divide their time between performing in Port Douglas and Europe. Close your eyes when Seamus sings Neil Diamond. Uncanny!

The Bourbon Gorillas

Mainly appearing at the Courthouse, this flamboyant band plays all the feet tapping and rocking tunes. Gigi is the highly entertaining lead singer of The Bourbon Gorillas... just watch out where he roves with his cordless microphone.

Benny and the Clones

A local band made up of members that live and work in Port Douglas. Great musicians and a cross between John Lennon, Country and Rock.

Hillbilly Goats

Nominated for the CMA Awards 2016 for Best Bluegrass recording at Tamworth they are now gaining national recognition after fine tuning their craft in the pubs of Port Douglas. Hillbilly Goats still do manage to return to their roots and still perform at the Courthouse.

Tee Ketu

Awarded best local musician/artist in the 2014 Port Douglas Awards Tee Ketu is a rare talent. With an amazing voice and a great performer she still amazes locals in Port Douglas when she performs and one feels that she is going to move on to greater things.

The Walker Brothers

All members of the The Walkers Brothers are from the local Kuku Yalanji tribe. They are a well-loved local band that put the rock into rock and roll. With a great medley of rock classics that will have you wanting to get up and dance they are a band you just don’t listen to, you move to it as well. You’ll usually find them playing at Paddy’s Bar and Grill on a Sunday afternoon.

Jason Hall

Jason and his band play regularly at the Iron Bar. With a great selection of covers from hits today to old classics, Jason Hall knows how to get the crowds going.

Timber and Wood

Timber and Wood have a large local following. They perform regularly around the Port Douglas Music circuit and are guaranteed to get your foot tapping with their catchy folksy music.  With over 200 live shows alone in 2014 on their festival circuit around the country they are highly in demand and enjoyed by all who listen and dance to them!

Michael Stangel

Finishing act at Sunset in the Park in Port Douglas and performs on occasions in the Iron Bar. Michael Stangel also appeared on The Voice Australia.

The Central Hotel – Public Bar: 9 Macrossan Street

• The Central Hotel has three bars. The old pub's famous Public Bar is home to Keno and an air conditioned pokie room where you could get lucky on Jackpot Carnival, Pure Gold, Quad Shot, Triple Shots.
• Keno
• Sports Screens (in main bar, outside in dining area, back area has the largest screen in Far North Queensland and they play sports events here on special match days)
• Big Screen Cinema – in season showings of films on the big screen in the back garden area.
• Mondays - Free Entry Texas Hold ‘Em (two games at 7:00pm and 9:00pm) with $150 cash prizes
• Tuesdays - Pool Competition – 7:00pm
• Wednesday - Trivia Quiz – 7:00pm – 10:00pm

The Courthouse Hotel – Bar: Corner of Wharf Street and Macrossan Street

• With an air-conditioned pokie room you can play in comfort.  Play on Jackpot Carnival, Where’s the Gold, 15 Lions, Moon Money.
• TAB with Info TAB – Ubet machines.
• Keno
• Pool Table
• Sport Screens – one large one in main area with smaller screens in the serving bar area and at the other end of the main bar area.

Paddy’s Bar and Grill: 8 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas

• 2 Snooker Tables
• Sports Screens – one screen in the air-conditioned coolness and the other is outside easily viewable from the balcony area.
• Tuesday – Trivia Quiz – 7:45pm – 10:00pm

Rattle ‘n’ Hum – Bar: 38 Macrossan Street

• Snooker Table

Iron Bar – Bar, Restaurant and Late Night Entertainment: 5 Macrossan Street

• Every night 8.30 pm - Cane Toad Racing.  It’s not many times in your life that you will be able to race a Cane Toad!  Cane Toads were introduced in 1935 in Queensland to eat beetles (that were also introduced!) on the sugar cane crop and have now  become giant pests as they poison and kill native predators like Egrets, Northern Quolls, Snakes, frogs, fish and Freshwater crocodiles. One good use has been found for them, though, locally and that is the unique sport of Cane Toad Racing.
• Snooker Table

If you are still looking for more details on what to do in Port Douglas check our ‘10 To Things" to do.