food drink events in Cairns & Northern Beaches

Taste Port Douglas 2025

Experience a world class food festival in one of Australia’s favourite gourmet destinations!

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Food & Drink Events

Tropical North Queensland brings a lot to the table when it comes to delicious produce and local flavours, so start exploring the many food festivals the region has to offer.

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Celebrate Italy in the Tropics

The Cairns Italian Festival is a celebration rich in Italian history, culture, food, wine, song, and dance.

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While you’re here

Now that you have a full belly, it’s time to explore what else there is to do on your holiday in the tropics.

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Cairns & Northern Beaches
16 things to do on your first trip to Cairns

If ever the statement “so much to do, so little time” rang true of a destination, Cairns would be it. With the Great Barrier Reef in its front yard and the Wet Tropics rainforest out the back, aside from your bathers, time is the best thing you can pack for a visit to Tropical North Queensland. If it’s your first time in the North Queensland capital, start with these 16 things to do in Cairns.

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Atherton Tablelands
10 waterfalls to chase on the Atherton Tablelands

Hit the famous waterfall circuit, uncover those lesser known or stretch a little further and take a dip in Australia’s widest, single-drop waterfall on the Atherton Tablelands.

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Cairns & Northern Beaches
Bars & breweries to check out in Cairns CBD

A big part of travelling is finding the perfect spot to have a cold drink at the end of a day adventuring. Here’s where to quench your thirst in Cairns, whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur, beer buff, gin junkie or simply love a glass of wine with a view.

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Stunning waterfront bars in Tropical North Queensland

Beaches and bars are a match made in heaven – especially in the tropics, where any excuse to down a cool beverage is welcomed. Here are some of the coolest waterfront and beach bars Tropical North Queensland has to offer.

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Mission Beach & Cassowary Coast
Mission Beach & Cassowary Coast Waterfalls & Swimming Spots To Cool Off In

Mother Nature sees your backyard swimming pool and raised you her take on it with these waterfalls and swimming spots– each perfectly moulded and best explored with a sense of adventure.

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Port Douglas
72 hours in Port Douglas

This old favourite has a new sense of cool about it. Here’s how to make the most of your time away.

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