Port Douglas, Queensland, is such an amazing place to host your wedding ceremony and reception, with its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and Low Isles (only 15 min away from town).
If your groom and his men are looking to go diving, kitesurfing, paddle boarding, white water rafting, or surfing while the girls get ready, then this is an ideal location! The rainforest also makes for gorgeous backdrops for you wedding and bridal photography.
Although the wet season is to be avoided for its humidity and heavy precipitation, the dry season offers the best of the tropical: cooler at night and balmy during the day. The beaches are pristine, making them perfect for barefoot beach weddings. So make sure to check out our favourite Port Douglas wedding venues, or you’ll be disappointed you missed out!
Here is our list of the editor’s choice top wedding venues in Port Douglas QLD
8 Best Port Douglas Wedding Venues
Another luxurious hotel in Port Douglas, Queensland that is perfect for your wedding ceremony, reception, and accommodations is Oaks Port Douglas Resort (formerly QT Port Douglas). If the sound of a lagoon pool, beautiful manicured gardens, and 170 hotel rooms (with king size beds, and options of one- and two-bedroom apartments) appeals to you, you have to consider this resort for your wedding festivities. You can host your wedding ceremony and reception indoors or outdoors under twinkling lights or lanterns.
You can see more photos of their wedding receptions and décor on their Facebook.
Address: 87-109 Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas QLD 4877
Phone: 07 4099 8900
Social: Oaks Port Douglas Resort
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Oaks Port Douglas Resort
Zinc Port Douglas is a stunning wedding venue located in the heart of Port Douglas, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. This stylish venue offers dedicated reception areas that ensure privacy for celebrations without interruptions. Guests can enjoy a beautiful indoor room and a charming outdoor terrace, making it perfect for up to 100 people. Zinc’s experienced team is committed to delivering exceptional food, wine, and service on your special day. With its convenient location near holiday apartments and the picturesque Four Mile Beach, Zinc is an ideal choice for couples looking to create unforgettable memories in a romantic setting.
Address: 3 Macrossan St, Port Douglas QLD 4877
Phone: 07 4099 6860
Contact : Chris Bower
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Chris Bower
This restaurant in Port Douglas, Queensland, can seat up to 120 guests for a formal dinner or 200 for a cocktail style reception (spread out across both the indoor and outdoor areas). There is no venue hire fee, but there is a service fee (10%). You could hold your ceremony at the lovely St. Mary’s by the Sea (right across the street) and head over to this venue for cocktail and your reception!
Check out their Facebook for photos of their food and previous wedding receptions.
Address: 26 Wharf St, Port Douglas QLD 4877
Phone: 07 4099 4922
Social: Salsa Bar & Grill
Contact : Salsa Bar & Grill
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Salsa Bar & Grill
If you’re looking for something luxurious, magical, and totally exclusive in Port Douglas, Queensland, you have to check out Flames of the Forest. They offer marquee ceremonies and receptions underneath the rainforest canopy for up to 200 guests. They have a wedding team and event manager that will help you create your dream wedding (with no time restrictions, too). If you’re imagining a fairy-tale-like / elfin wedding reception underneath a twinkling, moonlit canopy, this is your venue.
Make sure to visit their Facebook today for photos of recent, real weddings!
Address: 29 Barrier St, Port Douglas QLD 4877
Phone: 07 4099 3144
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Flames Of The Forest
This hotel resort chain is famous for a reason, and offers so many choices for brides and grooms, including 11 event / function rooms available for your wedding ceremony, cocktails, and reception (with a maximum of a staggering 1000 guests). Of course, they also offer accommodations for you, your wedding party, and your guests. While you and the bridesmaids get ready, the groom and his buddies can enjoy a round of golf as well!
Take a look at this Port Douglas, Queensland hotel resort’s Facebook for more information!
Address: Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas QLD 4877
Phone: 07 4099 5888
Contact : Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
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Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
If you and your spouse-to-be are determined to have the best food at your wedding reception and cocktail hour, this is a must-see. The Sugar Wharf in Port Douglas, Queensland, is right on the Dickson Inlet between the Daintree Mountains and the sea. The tropical palm trees provide a great backdrop for your ceremony on the deck, and your reception can be moved indoors to their timber building.
Make sure to check out their Facebook for more photos and information!
Address: 6 Dixie St, Port Douglas QLD 4877
Phone: 07 4099 4308
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Port Douglas Sugar Wharf
This resort in Cairns, Queensland, is sandwiched between Kuranda National Park, Kewarra Beach, and Palm Cove. In additional to gorgeous gardens, pristine beaches for your wedding ceremony, and a poolside Lagoon Bar that your bridesmaids will love, there is the Vie Day Spa that the bride can take full advantage of (and the groom can join for a relaxing couple’s massage or facial)! They also offer preferential accommodation rates, which your wedding guests will love.
Visit their Facebook for photos of the site and their weddings.
Address: 5 Triton St, Palm Cove QLD 4879
Phone: 07 4059 9600
Contact : Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa
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Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa
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Parting Notes
The natural, tropical, and seaside beauty of the little town of Port Douglas and the surrounding areas have so many lovely venues to offer for your wedding ceremony and reception. Their venues are often full of history (but simultaneously modern), and provide such romantic vibes to your wedding festivities. Don’t forget to scope out the natural parks in the area for your wedding-day photography!
Best Wedding Venues in Queensland
