High-flying tourism operator set for take-off early next year

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Shaun Hollis

Senior Journalist

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Last updated: 19/08/2026 - 08:00 (AEST)

Nautilus base manager Rhiannon Barber and chief executive Aaron Finn at the site of their new helicopter base. Picture: Shaun Hollis

A design for the new helicopter base. Picture: Supplied

A new up-to-$5m Nautilus helicopter base minutes from the centre of Port Douglas is expected to be open in the first few months of next year, adding a new dimension to the region’s tourism credentials.

Nautilus Aviation chief executive Aaron Finn said yesterday work is now well underway following years of planning - and a few weeks of unseasonal rain.

“It’s been close to three years now we’ve been going through the process, so, we’ve ticked all the boxes, environmental, and from a noise perspective, along the way,” Mr Finn said.

“It’s been a long time coming.

“So we’re just happy to get going.”

Mr Finn said he was aiming to open in the first quarter of 2027, with 30-40 jobs being created during the construction phase.

The project, which is now estimated to be worth $4.5m-$5m, will be a positive for the town, he said.

“It will connect with the waterfront precinct there and Quicksilver at the marina, so it will be a lot easier with the staff to get people back and forwards between the boats and the helis,” he said.

“We’re not going between multiple properties.”

The company currently leases three separate spaces in and around Port Douglas, so this will bring the whole operation under one roof owned by Nautilus.

“It will be a good investment for Port Douglas,” Mr Finn said.

“We’re a little bit closer to the town here.

“Everyone will see the heli departures out to the Reef, scenic flights as well.

“It will also help with transfers to and from Cairns with the airport, people can come straight into town rather than having to go to the airfield.”

With a more permanent presence in the town, the company is also looking at further local cash investment, including at the nearby Port Douglas Crocs AFL football team.

Nautilus Port Douglas base manager Rhiannon Barber said the new centre would bring her team of six closer together.

“It’s just the consolidation really, because we are having to operate out of three locations,” Ms Barber said.

“We’ve got our office in the Sheraton, we’ve got our helipad across the road from that, and we’ve also got our airfield location.

“So having the whole team brought together in that one spot is going to really be good for our ability to work more closely, tightening it together.”

She said the company was also doing more transfers from Cairns airport, including a family of nine recently.

“So we should be able to accommodate that sometimes if necessary because of the large area we’ve got,” she said.

“Definitely transfers are hyping up, people coming up here, they’ve got money, and they don’t want to sit on that road with all the roadworks.”

The new helicopter base on the waterfront south precinct area near Marano’s Fuel will include two landing pads, a hangar, and office space on a close-to-5000sq m site on Port Street.

The choppers will be taking off and approaching from over Dickson’s Inlet.

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1.	DAINTREE NATIVE NURSERY MANAGER PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The purpose of the position is to help protect and conserve the unprotected lowland Daintree Rainforest through reforestation and to provide excellent native trees as products for restoration services and partners in the region. The role is based at the Rainforest Rescue Daintree native nursery. The focus of the position is to manage the nursery and nursery staff and support Rainforest Rescue's conservation and community engagement efforts in the wider Daintree area. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Manage all aspects of the nursery, including staff management; seed collection and propagation; plant maintenance; invasive species and pest management; and maintenance of nursery facilities. The role involves engaging and supervising volunteers and the local community in the work of the nursery and wider conservation of the Daintree Rainforest. Nursery expansion planning and implementation is also a key responsibility. KEY RESULT AREAS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. People Leadership and Volunteer Management • Staff management, including seed collectors and general nursery workers. • Staff training and mentorship. • Volunteer management. • Foster a collaborative, respectful and psychologically safe nursery environment in which staff feel able to raise ideas, questions and concerns, and model Rainforest Rescue's values in day-to-day conduct. • Actively develop staff and share learning and development opportunities across the team, enabling staff to take on responsibility and grow. • Receive and act on feedback constructively, including feedback from staff, colleagues and external experts, and support a culture of continuous learning and improvement. • The manager actively contributes to and strengthens Rainforest Rescue's culture: staff report feeling supported, heard and able to raise ideas and concerns; feedback flows in both directions, including with colleagues and external experts; and the nursery operates as an integrated part of the wider organisation rather than in isolation. 2. Nursery Operations, Production and Inventory • Seed collection and propagation, ensuring only appropriate provenance. • Nursery maintenance, including security of resources on site; management of watering; pest and weed management; and handling and use of fertilisers and potting mix. • Preparation and management of dispatch of plants. • Manage ramping up the nursery to the design capacity of 150,000 seedlings per year. • Manage all plant orders through each phase from seed collection to dispatch and delivery. • Keep the nursery in top shape for the best public face. • Manage nursery inventory throughout all cycles, including seed collection, propagation, potting, shade house, hardening area and dispatch. 3. Continuous Improvement, Sustainability, Facilities and Assets • Optimisation of nursery practices and processes to reduce cost and increase efficiencies whilst maintaining high restoration seedling quality. • When possible, use non-chemical alternatives to chemical/synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers. • Ensure commitment to sustainable nursery practices. • Track, manage and maintain all equipment at the nursery including but not limited to nursery ute, generator and solar system. 4. Work Health and Safety, Risk and Biosecurity • Maintain and update a risk assessment and ensure WHS within the workplace. • Manage biosecurity risks for the nursery. • Maintain and manage a risk register. 5. Collaboration, Community and Stakeholder Engagement • Collaborate with RR staff, including the Land Manager and Biodiversity and Nature Impact Lead, and external experts to optimise nursery operations. • Community engagement, including involving locals and local entities in nursery activities. • Provide avenues for engaging media, supporters and the public at and through the nursery. • Organise the annual community tree planting day in collaboration with the Land Manager. • Support the Partnership Director with grant applications and acquittals when required. • Provide content and support social media post reviews when possible. 6. Collaboration, Community and Stakeholder Engagement (continued) • Run nursery tours for supporters and interested parties. • Represent Rainforest Rescue (RR) within the community as part of our team. rainforestrescue.org.au Page 3 • Liaise with other Rainforest Rescue staff and with nursery suppliers, customers, business partners and donors. • Maintain a positive working relationship with RR partners. 7. Reporting and Recordkeeping • Keep records of seed collection, propagation and dispatch. • Attend a fortnightly meeting with the General Manager, Finance and Operations. • Provide a monthly report detailing outcomes, any new initiatives and general information on the running of the nursery. • Provide quarterly contributions to the Board report on nursery operations. • Maintain records of seeds harvested, including dates and locations. • Maintain records of trees sent out for planting. SELECTION CRITERIA - ESSENTIAL • Demonstrated experience in a native plant nursery, horticulture, plant propagation, ecological restoration or a related field, with practical knowledge of seed collection, propagation, plant health and appropriate provenance. • A relevant qualification in horticulture and/or nursery production. • Experience supervising and developing staff and/or volunteers, including training, mentoring and day-to-day work planning. • Demonstrated ability to manage nursery production workflows, including plant orders, inventory, dispatch, facilities, equipment and competing operational priorities. • Working knowledge of work health and safety, risk management and biosecurity requirements in an operational workplace. • Strong organisational, recordkeeping and reporting skills, including the ability to maintain accurate operational and production records. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and represent Rainforest Rescue warmly with community members, suppliers, customers, partners, donors, supporters, external experts and media representatives. • Demonstrated commitment to sustainable nursery practices and Rainforest Rescue's values. • Genuine commitment to Rainforest Rescue's conservation mission, and a collaborative, low-ego approach: able to defer to colleagues' expertise, share credit and opportunity, take feedback without defensiveness, and put the team and the mission ahead of individual control. SELECTION CRITERIA - DESIRABLE • Knowledge of Wet Tropics and/or Daintree lowland rainforest species, native seed collection and local provenance. • Experience scaling nursery production or implementing nursery expansion and capacity growth. • Experience supporting ecological restoration or surveys, community tree-planting and engagement activities, grant applications/acquittals and/or communications activities. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • Some travel and out-of-hours work may be required. • First Aid Certificate HOW TO APPLY Please submit your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] outlining your relevant experience, skills and interest in the Daintree Native Nursery Manager role. In your cover letter, please address how your experience aligns with the key requirements of the position, particularly your experience in native plant nursery operations, horticulture or ecological restoration, and in supervising and developing staff and/or volunteers. Please note: As a small charity with limited capacity, we are unable to respond to telephone enquiries about this position. Please do not call regarding your application. Thank you for your understanding.	Rainforest Rescue	Rainforest Rescue	Cow Bay	[email protected]	18.08.2026 15:31
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Position Vacant

Name

Business

Suburb

Date

DAINTREE NATIVE NURSERY MANAGER

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the position is to help protect and conserve the unprotected lowland Daintree Rainforest
through reforestation and to provide excellent native trees as products for restoration services and partners in the region. The role is based at the Rainforest Rescue Daintree native nursery. The focus of the position is to manage the nursery and nursery staff and support Rainforest Rescue's conservation and community
engagement efforts in the wider Daintree area.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all aspects of the nursery, including staff management; seed collection and propagation; plant
maintenance; invasive species and pest management; and maintenance of nursery facilities. The role
involves engaging and supervising volunteers and the local community in the work of the nursery and wider
conservation of the Daintree Rainforest. Nursery expansion planning and implementation is also a key
responsibility.

KEY RESULT AREAS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. People Leadership and Volunteer Management
• Staff management, including seed collectors and general nursery workers.
• Staff training and mentorship.
• Volunteer management.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful and psychologically safe nursery environment in which staff feel able to
raise ideas, questions and concerns, and model Rainforest Rescue's values in day-to-day conduct.
• Actively develop staff and share learning and development opportunities across the team, enabling staff to take on responsibility and grow.
• Receive and act on feedback constructively, including feedback from staff, colleagues and external
experts, and support a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• The manager actively contributes to and strengthens Rainforest Rescue's culture: staff report feeling
supported, heard and able to raise ideas and concerns; feedback flows in both directions, including with
colleagues and external experts; and the nursery operates as an integrated part of the wider organisation
rather than in isolation.
2. Nursery Operations, Production and Inventory
• Seed collection and propagation, ensuring only appropriate provenance.
• Nursery maintenance, including security of resources on site; management of watering; pest and weed
management; and handling and use of fertilisers and potting mix.
• Preparation and management of dispatch of plants.
• Manage ramping up the nursery to the design capacity of 150,000 seedlings per year.
• Manage all plant orders through each phase from seed collection to dispatch and delivery.
• Keep the nursery in top shape for the best public face.
• Manage nursery inventory throughout all cycles, including seed collection, propagation, potting, shade
house, hardening area and dispatch.
3. Continuous Improvement, Sustainability, Facilities and Assets
• Optimisation of nursery practices and processes to reduce cost and increase efficiencies whilst
maintaining high restoration seedling quality.
• When possible, use non-chemical alternatives to chemical/synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers.
• Ensure commitment to sustainable nursery practices.
• Track, manage and maintain all equipment at the nursery including but not limited to nursery ute,
generator and solar system.
4. Work Health and Safety, Risk and Biosecurity
• Maintain and update a risk assessment and ensure WHS within the workplace.
• Manage biosecurity risks for the nursery.
• Maintain and manage a risk register.
5. Collaboration, Community and Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with RR staff, including the Land Manager and Biodiversity and Nature Impact Lead, and
external experts to optimise nursery operations.
• Community engagement, including involving locals and local entities in nursery activities.
• Provide avenues for engaging media, supporters and the public at and through the nursery.
• Organise the annual community tree planting day in collaboration with the Land Manager.
• Support the Partnership Director with grant applications and acquittals when required.
• Provide content and support social media post reviews when possible.
6. Collaboration, Community and Stakeholder Engagement (continued)
• Run nursery tours for supporters and interested parties.
• Represent Rainforest Rescue (RR) within the community as part of our team.
rainforestrescue.org.au Page 3
• Liaise with other Rainforest Rescue staff and with nursery suppliers, customers, business partners and
donors.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with RR partners.
7. Reporting and Recordkeeping
• Keep records of seed collection, propagation and dispatch.
• Attend a fortnightly meeting with the General Manager, Finance and Operations.
• Provide a monthly report detailing outcomes, any new initiatives and general information on the running of the nursery.
• Provide quarterly contributions to the Board report on nursery operations.
• Maintain records of seeds harvested, including dates and locations.
• Maintain records of trees sent out for planting.

SELECTION CRITERIA - ESSENTIAL
• Demonstrated experience in a native plant nursery, horticulture, plant propagation, ecological restoration or
a related field, with practical knowledge of seed collection, propagation, plant health and appropriate
provenance.
• A relevant qualification in horticulture and/or nursery production.
• Experience supervising and developing staff and/or volunteers, including training, mentoring and day-to-day
work planning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage nursery production workflows, including plant orders, inventory, dispatch, facilities, equipment and competing operational priorities.
• Working knowledge of work health and safety, risk management and biosecurity requirements in an
operational workplace.
• Strong organisational, recordkeeping and reporting skills, including the ability to maintain accurate
operational and production records.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and represent
Rainforest Rescue warmly with community members, suppliers, customers, partners, donors, supporters,
external experts and media representatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainable nursery practices and Rainforest Rescue's values.
• Genuine commitment to Rainforest Rescue's conservation mission, and a collaborative, low-ego approach: able to defer to colleagues' expertise, share credit and opportunity, take feedback without defensiveness, and put the team and the mission ahead of individual control.

SELECTION CRITERIA - DESIRABLE
• Knowledge of Wet Tropics and/or Daintree lowland rainforest species, native seed collection and local
provenance.
• Experience scaling nursery production or implementing nursery expansion and capacity growth.
• Experience supporting ecological restoration or surveys, community tree-planting and engagement
activities, grant applications/acquittals and/or communications activities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Some travel and out-of-hours work may be required.
• First Aid Certificate

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] outlining your relevant experience, skills and interest in the Daintree Native Nursery Manager role.
In your cover letter, please address how your experience aligns with the key requirements of the position, particularly your experience in native plant nursery operations, horticulture or ecological restoration, and in supervising and developing staff and/or volunteers.

Please note: As a small charity with limited capacity, we are unable to respond to telephone enquiries about this position. Please do not call regarding your application. Thank you for your understanding.

Rainforest Rescue

Cow Bay

[email protected]

18.08.2026 15:31

PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSFER DRIVER

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
~ HAS A CURRENT ABN ~
~ HAS A VALID QLD DRIVERS AUTHORISATION ~
~ CAN OPERATE OUR ONLINE DRIVERS APP ~
(training will be provided)
~ IS AVAILABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLE SHIFTS ~
(including early mornings & late nights as required)
~ IS AVAILABILE TO WORK WEEKENDS ~
(as required)
~ IS AVAILABLE TO WORK 4 DAYS A WEEK ~
(to fit in with our current roster of drivers)
~ HAS A PROFFESIONAL, FRIENDLY APPROACH AND A LOVE OF OUR REGION ~

THINGS TO NOTE:
Vehicle is located in Mossman and will be required to be collected prior to start of shift.
Would suit a savvy semi retired person, as shifts will depend on seasonal demands.
Full training & logo'd shirts provided.

Alison Johnston

PORT DOUGLAS TRANSFERS

Port Douglas

[email protected]

16.08.2026 18:18

HOTEL RECEPTIONIST - FRONT DESK

Bay Villas Resort is currently searching for a passionate, motivated, and enthusiastic Front Desk Receptionist to join our friendly team 1-3 days a week. Experience is not a necessity, as full training can be provided to the right person.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performing accurate and efficient guest check-ins and check-outs, including credit card and cash handling, and postings.

Maintaining guest accounts.

Managing telephone reservations and handling different internet distribution channels.

Maintaining a professional and welcoming phone manner.

Assisting with all guest enquiries, including tour bookings.

Overseeing the daily housekeeping team.

Requirements:

Previous hospitality experience is advantageous.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Well-presented with a professional appearance.

Competency with Microsoft Office.

Ability to learn on the job.

Excellent customer service skills.

If you are interested, would like further information, or wish to submit your resume, please email [email protected].

Please note: Holiday visa holders need not apply.

Ken Lockhart

Bay Villas Resort

Port Douglas

[email protected]

12.08.2026 12:11

( 3 )	Name	Email	Date	Public Notice Details
1.	Lorraine Lawson, Dynamic Running	[email protected]	17.08.2026 13:51	64KM K2PD FOOT RACE Details: Kuranda to Port Douglas Foot Race, 23 August 2026. 5.30am to 4.00pm. Finish on 4-mile beach at PD Surflifesaving club. Contact Information: www.dynamicrunning.com.au
2.	Yvonne Grant	[email protected]	13.08.2026 16:45	NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Douglas Shire Aged Persons Home Inc will be held on: Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026] Time: 8.30am Venue: Buffs Hall Junction Road Mossman AGENDA • Confirmation of the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting • Presentation and consideration of the President’s Annual Report • Presentation and consideration of the audited financial statements • Election/appointment of office bearers of the Management Committee • Consideration of any resolutions properly submitted All eligible members are invited to attend. By Order of the Committee Yvonne Grant Secretary Douglas Shire Aged Persons Home Inc 13 August 2026
3.			13.08.2026 09:01	PROPOSED PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE Attention is directed to an application for Permanent Road Closure of an area of about 1470m2 being part of Mowbray River Road, abutting Lot 3 on SP229627 (locality Mowbray) and shown as Road Proposed to be Permanently Closed (A) on Drawing LAGIS-2316. Comments or objections to the application must be submitted no later than 17 September 2026, in writing to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development Robina Office (PO Box 4297, Robina Town Centre QLD 4230) or online at the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/roads. Members of the public interested in the proposed road closure can apply under the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) to access any comments/objections received. If you lodge comments or an objection, please include in your comments/objection advice whether you would like to be consulted if this issue becomes the subject of an access application under the RTI Act. For further details and to view a copy of the drawing, contact the Department on (07) 3096 6243 quoting reference number 2026/001348 or view the application online on the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/roads

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Date

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Public Notice Details

Lorraine Lawson, Dynamic Running

[email protected]

17.08.2026 13:51

64KM K2PD FOOT RACE

Details: Kuranda to Port Douglas Foot Race, 23 August 2026. 5.30am to 4.00pm. Finish on 4-mile beach at PD Surflifesaving club.
Contact Information: www.dynamicrunning.com.au

Yvonne Grant

[email protected]

13.08.2026 16:45

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Douglas Shire Aged Persons Home Inc will be held on:

Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026]
Time: 8.30am
Venue: Buffs Hall Junction Road Mossman

AGENDA
• Confirmation of the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting
• Presentation and consideration of the President’s Annual Report
• Presentation and consideration of the audited financial statements
• Election/appointment of office bearers of the Management Committee
• Consideration of any resolutions properly submitted

All eligible members are invited to attend.

By Order of the Committee
Yvonne Grant
Secretary
Douglas Shire Aged Persons Home Inc
13 August 2026

13.08.2026 09:01

PROPOSED PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE

Attention is directed to an application for Permanent Road Closure of an area of about 1470m2 being part of Mowbray River Road, abutting Lot 3 on SP229627 (locality Mowbray) and shown as Road Proposed to be Permanently Closed (A) on Drawing LAGIS-2316.

Comments or objections to the application must be submitted no later than 17 September 2026, in writing to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development Robina Office (PO Box 4297, Robina Town Centre QLD 4230) or online at the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/roads.

Members of the public interested in the proposed road closure can apply under the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) to access any comments/objections received.

If you lodge comments or an objection, please include in your comments/objection advice whether you would like to be consulted if this issue becomes the subject of an access application under the RTI Act.

For further details and to view a copy of the drawing, contact the Department on (07) 3096 6243 quoting reference number 2026/001348 or view the application online on the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/roads

( 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 23 August 2026 Aug 23 2026-08-23T00:00:00+10:00	5.30am	4.00pm	64km K2PD	64km Kuranda to Port Douglas foot race.	Kuranda to Port Douglas	Sold out	https://www.dynamicrunning.com.au/k2pd/	0417798444	[email protected]	Sport Event	n/a	Lorraine Lawson	[email protected]	0417798444
2.	Friday 4 September 2026 Sep 04 2026-09-04T00:00:00+10:00	07:30pm	10:30pm	Sweet As duo @ Club Mossman	Catch ‘Sweet Az’ Live! Join Medi for easy listening, 70s, 80s tunes with a tropical vibes twist. This guitar duo delivers the ultimate background soundtrack and sing-along favorites for a family gather night out. Free Entry \| All Ages Welcome Happy hour 5-6pm, for members, Jag The Joker, Members Draw, Ice-cold beer, Raffles and Cocktails! Bistro is open from 5pm. More info clubmossman.com.au.	Club Mossman	Free	clubmossman.com.au	0740981434	[email protected]	Live Entertainment		Melissa Di Pietro	[email protected]	0740981434
3.	Saturday 24 October 2026 Oct 24 2026-10-24T00:00:00+10:00	3pm	7pm	Bon Jovi Forever show at Port Douglas Yacht Club	Get ready to unleash your inner rockstar as The Australian Bon Jovi Show brings the ultimate high-energy tribute to the iconic sounds of Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora right to the waterfront at The Yachty! Delivering a powerhouse, authentic stadium-rock performance, this show captures the soaring vocals, blistering guitar solos, and infectious energy that defined an era. From massive 80s anthems to timeless 90s classics, you’ll be singing along to every single word. Get your crew and get down early for cold drinks and classic rock! Note: Seating is limited and we want everyone comfortable, so feel free to bring your own camping chair to guarantee a front-row spot on the grass!	The YACHTY - Port Douglas Yacht Club - 1 spinnaker cl - Port Douglas	through Oztix $40 presale $45 door	https://www.oztix.com.au/	0740994386	[email protected]	Arts & Culture, Community Event, Family Event, Live Entertainment		John Pooley	[email protected]	0740994386

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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

Phone

Sunday 23 August 2026

2026-08-23T00:00:00+10:00

5.30am

4.00pm

64km K2PD

64km Kuranda to Port Douglas foot race.

Kuranda to Port Douglas

Sold out

https://www.dynamicrunning.com.au/k2pd/

0417798444

[email protected]

Sport Event

n/a

Lorraine Lawson

[email protected]

0417798444

Friday 4 September 2026

2026-09-04T00:00:00+10:00

07:30pm

10:30pm

Sweet As duo @ Club Mossman

Catch ‘Sweet Az’ Live!
Join Medi for easy listening, 70s, 80s tunes with a
tropical vibes twist. This guitar duo delivers the ultimate background soundtrack and sing-along favorites for a family gather night out.

Free Entry | All Ages Welcome
Happy hour 5-6pm, for members, Jag The Joker, Members Draw, Ice-cold beer, Raffles and Cocktails! Bistro is open from 5pm. More info clubmossman.com.au.

Club Mossman

Free

clubmossman.com.au

0740981434

[email protected]

Live Entertainment

Melissa Di Pietro

[email protected]

0740981434

Saturday 24 October 2026

2026-10-24T00:00:00+10:00

3pm

7pm

Bon Jovi Forever show at Port Douglas Yacht Club

Get ready to unleash your inner rockstar as The Australian Bon Jovi Show brings the ultimate high-energy tribute to the iconic sounds of Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora right to the waterfront at The Yachty!

Delivering a powerhouse, authentic stadium-rock performance, this show captures the soaring vocals, blistering guitar solos, and infectious energy that defined an era. From massive 80s anthems to timeless 90s classics, you’ll be singing along to every single word.

Get your crew and get down early for cold drinks and classic rock!

Note: Seating is limited and we want everyone comfortable, so feel free to bring your own camping chair to guarantee a front-row spot on the grass!

The YACHTY - Port Douglas Yacht Club - 1 spinnaker cl - Port Douglas

through Oztix $40 presale $45 door

https://www.oztix.com.au/

0740994386

[email protected]

Arts & Culture, Community Event, Family Event, Live Entertainment

John Pooley

[email protected]

0740994386

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