Two days of culinary magic set to sizzle at Taste Port Douglas

SHERATON FESTIVAL VILLAGE

Jamie Jansen

Journalist

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Last updated: 28/07/2025 - 11:00 (AEST)

Douglas Shire residents can snap up a special Festival Village weekend pass for just $35. Picture: Supplied by Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort

BUSINESS FEATURE

It’s the grand finale and standout event of Taste Port Douglas - the Sheraton Festival Village - returning to the tropical grounds of Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August.

This year sees a welcome return to the two-day format, positioning the Sheraton Festival Village as the heart of the 2025 festival and the ultimate food-lover’s destination.

This year, the Sheraton Festival Village returns to a two-day format as the heart of the 2025 festival and a must for food lovers. Picture: Supplied by Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort

Expect a vibrant weekend of non-stop entertainment across two stages, packed with flavour, flair, and fun, including free celebrity chef demos, panel talks, live music, pop-up eateries, and beachside bars.

Rub shoulders with culinary stars like Manu Feildel, Colin Fassnidge, and Matt Preston as you explore a Village full of flavour and fun.

From local produce and award-winning distilleries to global favourites like Estrella Damm and Tequila Tromba, there’s plenty to sip and sample. Soak it all in at the Barefoot Beach Bar, dance to the music, or catch a live demo at the Moffat Main Stage

It’s a weekend made for unforgettable moments.

Headline acts on the chef stage

Festival-goers can enjoy hourly live cooking demos by some of the biggest names in the culinary world:

Saturday 9 August: Watch Louis Tikaram, Matt Preston, Massimo Mele, and Ryan Clift in action with dishes like grilled tuna with green mango, sour cherry bour bombs, seafood pasta, and Wagyu with umami textures.
Sunday 10 August: Manu Feildel, Colin Fassnidge, Darren Purchase, and Telina Menzies headline with creations including chargrilled tiger prawns, prawn bisque, gin & tonic scones, and charred Ora King salmon with Davidson plum.

Foodie highlights

Returning by popular demand are the celebrity chef-run food stalls, offering ever-changing menus until sold out. Discover:

Little Italy with Massimo Mele and Andrea Ravezzani
Harry Hawker Street Market with dishes from Telina Menzies, Adam D’Sylva and more
El Mercado, a lively Mexican fiesta from The Mexican x Tromba Tequila
Local delights including Daintree Saltwater Barramundi and Franklin Harbour Oysters

Raise a glass

Pop-up bars and beverage stalls will feature craft cocktails, prosecco, premium wines, and brews from Estrella Damm, Wolf Lane Distillery, Samuel Smith & Sons, and more.

Live music by Rob Longstaff, Viva Mos Vegas and Kiki Courtidis will keep the good vibes flowing, while the Estrella Damm VIP Lounge offers a more exclusive experience.

Giveaway alert

Win a double General Admission Weekend pass to the Festival Village on 9 and 10 August.

To enter:

Comment on the Newsport giveaway post with who you’d bring to the Festival Village.
For a bonus entry, tell us why you’d love to be there!

Remember, the more entries you make, the higher your chances of winning.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday 6 August on the Newsport Facebook page.

For more information and to book your tickets visit the website: https://www.tasteportdouglas.com.au/festival-village

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( 3 )	Position Vacant	Name	Business	Suburb	Email	Date
1.	LOCAL TOUR EXPERT (Casual) Are you passionate about the Daintree Rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef, and everything Tropical North Queensland has to offer? Do you love helping travellers plan unforgettable experiences? We want to hear from you! The Daintree Shop in Port Douglas is on the lookout for a casual Local Tour Expert to join our small, friendly team. What you’ll be doing: • Helping visitors choose the best tours and experiences in the Daintree, the Great Barrier Reef, and all around Port Douglas • Offering warm, friendly and knowledgeable customer service • Selling souvenirs and local products • Sharing insider tips and local recommendations to make each visitor’s stay extra special Who we’re looking for: • A people person with great customer service skills • Ideally a local, or someone with strong knowledge of the region (or a quick learner!) • Friendly, reliable, and happy to work flexibly as part of a small team • Experience in tourism or retail is a bonus, but not essential This is a casual role – perfect for someone who loves the region and wants to help others experience the best of it. Due to the extensive training involved with this role, we are looking for someone long-term. Drop your resume in person or email us at [email protected] Come and help travellers fall in love with our incredible backyard!	Irene	The Daintree Shop	Port Douglas	[email protected]	05.08.2025 13:57
2.	GOLF COURSE GROUNDSMAN Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course has an opportunity for a Full-time Groundsman to join the Course Maintenance Team. The role is ideally suited to an individual who displays an enthusiastic, positive attitude, is highly motivated and takes pride in demonstrating their well-honed skills in day to day tasks. Limited rostered weekend work will be mandatory for the successful applicant and a good knowledge of golf is a advantage. The successful applicant should possess the following skills and attributes - Current Drivers Licence - Practical Mechanical Knowledge - Energetic and reliable with a commitment to contributing to team culture - Have the ability to follow instructions and work well with others. - Be willing to learn and improve all skills required to effectively carry out duties. If this sounds like you or are interested in more information please send through a resume and short cover letter to [email protected]	Lachlan Sutton	Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course	Port Douglas	[email protected]	04.08.2025 08:36
3.	SAILING SKIPPER / ENGINEER Marine Eco Tourism Operation - Seeking Experienced Sailing Skipper / Engineer About the role Sailaway is seeking an experienced Sailing Skipper / Engineer to join our dynamic eco-tourism operation in Port Douglas, Queensland. This role will involve leading our fleet of luxury sailing catamarans on unforgettable marine experiences, showcasing the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef to our guests. What you'll be doing · Safely operating and navigating our vessels, ensuring exceptional customer experiences · Performing regular maintenance and servicing on our fleet to the highest engineering standards · Supervising and training a team of dedicated crew members · Providing exceptional customer service and environmental education to our guests · Contributing to the continuous improvement of our operations and safety protocols What we're looking for · Significant experience as a sailing skipper and marine engineer, with a proven track record in the tourism industry · Relevant qualifications, such as a Master 5 and MEDII. · Strong mechanical and engineering skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain a fleet of vessels · Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a passion for showcasing the Great Barrier Reef · A commitment to safe and sustainable eco-tourism practices What we offer At Sailaway, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy: · Opportunities for professional development and career advancement · A collaborative and inclusive team culture For Job Description and further information contact: [email protected] Apply now	Katrina	Sailaway	Port Douglas	[email protected]	01.08.2025 10:31

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Name

Business

Suburb

Date

LOCAL TOUR EXPERT (Casual)

Are you passionate about the Daintree Rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef, and everything Tropical North Queensland has to offer? Do you love helping travellers plan unforgettable experiences? We want to hear from you!

The Daintree Shop in Port Douglas is on the lookout for a casual Local Tour Expert to join our small, friendly team.

What you’ll be doing:
• Helping visitors choose the best tours and experiences in the Daintree, the Great Barrier Reef, and all around Port Douglas
• Offering warm, friendly and knowledgeable customer service
• Selling souvenirs and local products
• Sharing insider tips and local recommendations to make each visitor’s stay extra special

Who we’re looking for:
• A people person with great customer service skills
• Ideally a local, or someone with strong knowledge of the region (or a quick learner!)
• Friendly, reliable, and happy to work flexibly as part of a small team
• Experience in tourism or retail is a bonus, but not essential

This is a casual role – perfect for someone who loves the region and wants to help others experience the best of it. Due to the extensive training involved with this role, we are looking for someone long-term.

Drop your resume in person or email us at [email protected]

Come and help travellers fall in love with our incredible backyard!

Irene

The Daintree Shop

Port Douglas

[email protected]

05.08.2025 13:57

GOLF COURSE GROUNDSMAN

Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course has an opportunity for a Full-time Groundsman to join the Course Maintenance Team. The role is ideally suited to an individual who displays an enthusiastic, positive attitude, is highly motivated and takes pride in demonstrating their well-honed skills in day to day tasks. Limited rostered weekend work will be mandatory for the successful applicant and a good knowledge of golf is a advantage.

The successful applicant should possess the following skills and attributes
- Current Drivers Licence
- Practical Mechanical Knowledge
- Energetic and reliable with a commitment to contributing to team culture
- Have the ability to follow instructions and work well with others.
- Be willing to learn and improve all skills required to effectively carry out duties.

If this sounds like you or are interested in more information please send through a resume and short cover letter to [email protected]

Lachlan Sutton

Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course

Port Douglas

[email protected]

04.08.2025 08:36

SAILING SKIPPER / ENGINEER

Marine Eco Tourism Operation - Seeking Experienced Sailing Skipper / Engineer

About the role
Sailaway is seeking an experienced Sailing Skipper / Engineer to join our dynamic eco-tourism operation in Port Douglas, Queensland. This role will involve leading our fleet of luxury sailing catamarans on unforgettable marine experiences, showcasing the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef to our guests.

What you'll be doing
· Safely operating and navigating our vessels, ensuring exceptional customer experiences
· Performing regular maintenance and servicing on our fleet to the highest engineering standards
· Supervising and training a team of dedicated crew members
· Providing exceptional customer service and environmental education to our guests
· Contributing to the continuous improvement of our operations and safety protocols

What we're looking for
· Significant experience as a sailing skipper and marine engineer, with a proven track record in the tourism industry
· Relevant qualifications, such as a Master 5 and MEDII.
· Strong mechanical and engineering skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain a fleet of vessels
· Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a passion for showcasing the Great Barrier Reef
· A commitment to safe and sustainable eco-tourism practices

What we offer
At Sailaway, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:
· Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
· A collaborative and inclusive team culture

For Job Description and further information contact: [email protected]
Apply now

Katrina

Sailaway

Port Douglas

[email protected]

01.08.2025 10:31

( 3 )	Date	Start time	End time	Event name	Event description	Location	Cost	Website link	Event contact phone	Event contact email	Category (Maximum of 4 categories)	Terms and conditions	Name	Email	Phone
1.	Sunday 10 August 2025 Aug 10 2025-08-10T00:00:00+10:00	10pm	12am	Daintree Bar Takeover: Bacardi	Let the night flow on after the Taste Port Douglas Sunset Closing Party. Join us in the Daintree Bar as the team from Bacardi takes over, slinging fabulous $20 cocktails, live music and great vibes all evening long. No bookings necessary — we'll see you at the bar!	Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, 168-190 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, 4877		https://event.marriott.com/cnssi-sheraton-grand-mirage-resort-port-douglas/events/port-douglas/daintree-bar-x-bacardi			Food & Wine Event, Free Event		Eszter Balint	[email protected]	+61740995868
2.	Saturday 18 October 2025 Oct 18 2025-10-18T00:00:00+10:00	3:00PM	10:00PM	Dream Aloud Festival	Dream Aloud Festival returns to Gimuy (Cairns) this October bringing a vibrant fusion of First Nations music, culture, and creativity to Munro Martin Parklands. Don't miss Budjerah, Kaiit, South Summit, DENNI, 3%, Dubbzone, Kaweyova and so much more!	Munro Martin Parklands		https://qldmusictrails.com/events/dream-aloud/	(07) 3010 6600	[email protected]	Arts & Culture, Live Entertainment, Markets	By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to provide Queensland Music Festival with your customer information. Generally there is no right to a refund or exchange except as required by law, or as provided in the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice. Please refer to Ticketlink Terms and Conditions.	Trinity Chau	[email protected]	0416183488
3.	Saturday 30 August 2025 Aug 30 2025-08-30T00:00:00+10:00	2.00pm	5.00pm	NicNak Shed Fashion Parade	Canapés, Bubbles and Fashion not just your usual Fashion but pre-loved couture modelled by our beautiful volunteers with the stunning backdrop of the Pullman Sea Temple Resort & Spa	Pullman Sea Temple Resort & Spa	$60		40995518	[email protected]	Community Event		Joanne Westgate	[email protected]	40955518

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End time

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Event description

Location

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Website link

Event contact phone

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Category (Maximum of 4 categories)

Terms and conditions

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Sunday 10 August 2025

2025-08-10T00:00:00+10:00

10pm

12am

Daintree Bar Takeover: Bacardi

Let the night flow on after the Taste Port Douglas Sunset Closing Party. Join us in the Daintree Bar as the team from Bacardi takes over, slinging fabulous $20 cocktails, live music and great vibes all evening long.
No bookings necessary — we'll see you at the bar!

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, 168-190 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, 4877

https://event.marriott.com/cnssi-sheraton-grand-mirage-resort-port-douglas/events/port-douglas/daintree-bar-x-bacardi

Food & Wine Event, Free Event

Eszter Balint

[email protected]

+61740995868

Saturday 18 October 2025

2025-10-18T00:00:00+10:00

3:00PM

10:00PM

Dream Aloud Festival

Dream Aloud Festival returns to Gimuy (Cairns) this October bringing a vibrant fusion of First Nations music, culture, and creativity to Munro Martin Parklands. Don't miss Budjerah, Kaiit, South Summit, DENNI, 3%, Dubbzone, Kaweyova and so much more!

Munro Martin Parklands

https://qldmusictrails.com/events/dream-aloud/

(07) 3010 6600

[email protected]

Arts & Culture, Live Entertainment, Markets

By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to provide Queensland Music Festival with your customer information. Generally there is no right to a refund or exchange except as required by law, or as provided in the Live Performance Australia Ticketing Code of Practice. Please refer to Ticketlink Terms and Conditions.

Trinity Chau

[email protected]

0416183488

Saturday 30 August 2025

2025-08-30T00:00:00+10:00

2.00pm

5.00pm

NicNak Shed Fashion Parade

Canapés, Bubbles and Fashion not just your usual Fashion but pre-loved couture modelled by our beautiful volunteers with the stunning backdrop of the Pullman Sea Temple Resort & Spa

Pullman Sea Temple Resort & Spa

$60

40995518

[email protected]

Community Event

Joanne Westgate

[email protected]

40955518

Two days of culinary magic set to sizzle at Taste Port Douglas

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Jamie Jansen

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