Picture perfect
Tropical North Queensland’s inherent natural beauty provides the perfect setting for a destination or beach wedding. Warm dry winters mean an outdoor ceremony is unlikely to be subject to the vagaries of the weather, and there are limitless memorable locations to say your vows – from a chapel overlooking the sea at Port Douglas to beneath a Daintree rainforest canopy, a deserted island beach or in the gardens of a luxury resort.
Movie set locations aside, Tropical North Queensland also has the all-important infrastructure to ensure you get hitched without a hitch; including local wedding planners who can design your special day from start to finish – whether it’s an intimate, casual ceremony or something more formal.
There are reception venues of all sizes and accommodation for your guests at a range of please-all budgets, too. And with an international airport just 10 minutes from Cairns, getting even the farthest-flung wedding guests to the church on time won’t be a problem. And the best part? When your special day is over, the honeymoon can start straight away, with a diverse choice of destinations and experiences from active getaways to relaxed resort stays right on the doorstep.
Hitched in paradise
Finding the perfect setting for you dream wedding.
Say “I do”: 8 wedding combos in Port Douglas
The knee has been dropped, or the questions been popped – now you’ve got a wedding to plan. Not to fret, your wedding fairy godmother is here, armed with the ultimate ceremony and reception combos in Port Douglas.
Top places for a date near Cairns
Whether you’re embraced in the thralls of a new holiday romance, on your honeymoon or anywhere in between, deciding on where to actually go for a date can be tough. Find some fresh and fun inspiration below:
Luxury places to rest your head
Escape to luxe island hideaways, indulgent outback retreats or tranquil ancient rainforests. Kick off your shoes, take some much needed R&R and discover the unique landscape of Tropical North Queensland.
Flavour on the menu
From exotic fruits to craft beers, homegrown chocolate to spectacular seafood, Tropical North Queensland is a food lover’s paradise.
Self-care has a new home, Pullman Cairns International
We’ve got you covered with five reasons that will leave your energy-tank overflowing faster than the bubble bath you’re about to pour.
6 reasons why you need to live the life of Riley
If you’ve been scouring the internet ether for the perfect hotel match, put down your Google search. It’s time for you to meet Riley.
Dive into this guide of swim-out hotel rooms
Walk in: swim out. For that added splash of luxury to your weekend getaway, family holiday or romantic retreat the following hotels will get you as close as you can to the most convenient and luxurious pools in the region.
Retreat Hopping on the Atherton Tablelands
Pack the mini-break bag and head for the hills for a long weekend of retreat hopping on the Atherton Tablelands.
Spa-tripping in Port Douglas and the Daintree
Deep tissue massages, vichy showers, hot stone therapies, seaweed wraps and coconut coffee scrubs, here are a few places to bliss out in Tropical North Queensland.