23-25 MAY 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration as Port Douglas Carnivale returns from May 23 to 25, 2025, bringing a spectacular showcase of food, music, culture, and fun to the heart of Tropical North Queensland. This iconic event marks the start of the destination's vibrant social season and is the perfect reason to plan your escape to paradise.

Port Douglas Carnivale is a feast for the senses, offering something for everyone—whether you're a foodie, a music lover, an art enthusiast, or simply looking for an exciting getaway.

Highlights of Carnivale 202
Tropical Destinations Photography Exhibition

Go Troppo 2025

The Longest Lunch

Macrossan Street Parade

Savannah Sounds

The Tin Shed’s Family Beach Day

The Douglas Dash

Port Douglas Carnivale Classic
Maho Magic Bar

15 JUNE 2025

With a truly spectacular destination, stunning course and electric atmosphere, you can see why the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns has earned the title of World's Best IRONMAN!

It's a race where a World Heritage-listed rainforest meets one of the natural wonders of the world - the Great Barrier Reef ... no wonder it's known as the 'Race in Paradise'.

The 2025 IRONMAN Cairns will take place on Sunday 15 June!

7 - 10 AUGUST 2025

Taste Port Douglas, one of Australia’s premier culinary events, showcases the region’s best over an action-packed festival celebrating nothing but world-class food, beverage and talent. Returning from the 7th to the 10th of August 2025, pop these dates in your diary and subscribe to their mailing list to be kept up to date with the program.

Food lovers can immerse themselves in a dynamic four-day program curated by event founder and culinary director, Spencer Patrick.

Prepare to be inspired by exceptional cooking, unforgettable dining experiences and the opportunity to learn from some of the food & beverage industry’s most talented experts.

12-14 SEPTEMBER

The Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival will be held in one of the most beautiful locations in the world, Tropical North Queensland. The three-day festival is the perfect excuse to visit and explore our stunning region.

The 136km and 100km Gran Fondo, the 60km Semi Fondo and the 48km Medio Fondo will be held on Sunday 14 September.

In addition, Australia’s newest running event is now part of the Festival! Join us on Saturday 13 September 2025 for the very first RUN PORT DOUGLAS event. There is a distance for everyone with a 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and 2km races to choose from. All distances will finish along Port Douglas’ Four Mile Beach.

1-4 OCTOBER 2025

The annual Port Douglas Marlin Challenge is during the heavy tackle season each year

Anglers from all over Australia and the world come to Port Douglas to undertake the challenge of fishing for one of the ocean’s greatest prizes, the Marlin.

The Marlin Coast hosts the best Marlin fishing in the world with game boats and crews arriving globally to compete from Port Douglas, all with the anticipation of being the one to catch the 1,000lb fish.

18-19 OCTOBER 2025

Port Shorts, the coolest film festival in the tropics, is back!

Enjoy the short films of Australia’s most accomplished film exponents, who share their knowledge with emerging filmmakers. Screening outdoors at idyllic Rex Smeal Park.