Community sport returns and Santiego is back in port, selling prawns direct off the back deck at the public jetty from 7am on Saturday and from 8am on Sunday.
Oaks Resort Port Douglas welcome back locals poolside, with another locals Sunday session this weekend, promising house DJs, live music and fabulous food and drink specials all afternoon.
With the impact of lockdowns keeping visitors away, now is a great time to get out and support your local businesses as best you can. There are a range of enticing specials for locals at the moment-we present a few of. these for you today. If you have, or know of any great local specials, please share them with us and we’ll help promote them for you for free.
Reef experiences
Sailaway Port Douglas is offering a two for one locals special.
Additionally, if you book a full day cruise to the outer reef or Low Isles, you receive a complimentary Sunset Sail .
Contact the reservations team directly to redeem this offer.
Wildlife experiences
The CaPTA Group (Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome, Rainforestation Nature Park and Wildlife Habitat) is offering a 20% discount for locals.
For even more savings, invest in their unlimited pass for all four parks – with a locals discount.
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Kuranda are offering 20% discounts and local membership deals.
Spa experiences
Niramaya Spa has a fabulous August only special for $125 which includes a 60 minute massage or facial, pizza and a glass of wine with the option to lounge by their pool afterwards. Book direct.
Dining experiences
The Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort breakfast buffet is back, bigger, brighter and better than ever, offered at $30 for locals until the end of this month-book direct at https://linktr.ee/sheratongrandportdouglas.
What is the weather doing?
A high [1028 hPa] in the Tasman Sea extends a ridge over northern waters. A weak trough and southeasterly wind surge around the Central Coast will move north to the North Tropical Coast on Friday, weakening from Sunday. Winds are southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Cairns this afternoon, and east to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots for Saturday and Sunday.

FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2021
ENTERTAINMENT
CROSSROADS CAFE
Fish N Chips & Open Mic Night from 6pm
Crossroads turns it on again with their beloved fish ‘n chips and open mic night from 6pm.
MT MOLLOY HOTEL
Live music by Lunar & the Jackpot Joker sitting at $650 with tickets from 5.30pm. Meat tray raffle at 7pm raising funds for the local RSL and CWA Clubs. Enjoy Happy Hour and a transfer bus home.
EXCHANGE HOTEL MOSSMAN
Live Music 6pm & Meals on Wheels Raffles 5pm
CANE TOAD RACING
Chilly’s Pizza & Trattoria
5.15pm-6pm
PADDYS
5pm Raffles for the Port Douglas Crocs AFL team and live music by The Walker Brothers from 8pm
COURT HOUSE HOTEL
Live Music by Sea Change from 7.30pm
CENTRAL HOTEL
Live Music
DAINTREE BAR, SHERATON GRAND MIRAGE
Kiki Courtidis live every Friday from 8pm-10pm. Guests, visitors and locals are all welcome.
THE TIN SHED
Raffles from 5.30-6.30pm
LADY DOUGLAS FRIDAY MUSIC CRUISE
Music Cruise package with the Yacht Club every Friday.
Enjoy a delicious Seafood Platter for two and a bottle of wine at the Yacht Club then dance the night away to Live Music onboard the Lady D. BOOK NOW on 0408 986 127
WINE & DINE
INN FRONT
Tapas & Drink Special 5-6 pm
MAMAN
Live Acoustic Music Fridays 4-6pm
HIGH FALLS FARM
Happy Hour 5-6pm & Dinner from 6pm
PORT DOUGLAS YACHT CLUB
Sunset Tunes & Seafood Session
WHET, CAPE TRIBULATION
Parmy Fridays
ELLIS BEACH BAR & GRILL
$10 Pizza Specials
SPORT & WELLNESS
DAINTREE YOGA
10am Buffs Hall, Mossman
ACTIVE8 FITNESS
Free Seniors Movement and Parkour
Mossman & District Gymnastics Club & Kindergym 10.30am
SATURDAY 21 AUGUST 2021
ENTERTAINMENT
Rossville, BMUP (Black Mountain Unplugged)- music and soul cuisine, weekend two.
CANE TOAD RACING
Chilly’s Pizza & Trattoria
From 5pm for 5.15pm start-6pm
PADDYS
Live music from 8pm
COURT HOUSE HOTEL
Tessa Devine and Tullara live from 7.30pm
IRONBAR
Alex Matheson Brown & Keeks Live from 11pm
WINE & DINE
HIGH FALLS FARM
Lunch
THORNTONS BEACH CAFE
Fish & Chips
MARKETS
MOSSMAN 7am-1pm
ST CRISPINS 8.30am-1pm
COMMUNITY
TROPICAL NORTH STEINER SCHOOL – PARENT INFORMATION SESSION
ARTS & CULTURE
WISH UPON A STAR WEAVING WORKSHOP
@ MK Eco by Starwin from 10am
Shop 10, Portico Shopping Centre
53-61 Macrossan street, Port Douglas
Wish Upon a Jellyfish Workshop by Aly de GrootDid you know that the collective word for jellyfish is a‘smack’? Jellyfish are plaguing oceans worldwide.We invite you to creatively come together with other curious crafters to tackle this ecological imbalance using basket making processes along with fishing-line and other recycled materials to weave your own jellyfish.This workshop is suitable for participants aged 13 years and over.Cost: $100 per person with all materials supplied, refreshments provided and you take home a woven jellyfish!For bookings, email: karina@starwin.com.au or call 0402303867
DAB PERSPECTIVES EXHIBITION
A new exhibition “Perspectives” opens. DABsters have outdone themselves creating beautiful, quirky, and thought-provoking paintings, glass work, pottery, jewellery, drawings, prints, mosaics, sculptures, and items made of wool and plant fibres, all reflecting a wide range of perspectives on art and life.
Visit DAB Gallery and spend some time exploring the “Perspectives”.
Gallery is open 10am – 2pm Monday to Saturday at 11 Mill Street, Mossman.”Perspectives”
Exhibition runs until 28 August.

SPORT, HEALTH & WELLNESS
All community sport for the Cairns region have been re-scheduled due to the easing of restrictions, included both Junior and Senior Cairns AFL competitions.
ANANDA MANDALA MEDITATION AT DEEP YOGA STUDIO
Ananda Mandala means Circle of Bliss.
This meditation is an ancient and very powerful chakra clearing meditation.The practice involves a blend of rhythmic fast breathing and meditation on the seven main chakras. The process cleanses the energy channels, washes out hidden emotions, blockages and/or old hurts, and activates the chakras. This will raise your level of consciousness and make your body feel blissful and results in a feeling of wholeness.A dynamic, intense practice for those who want to go deep and explore the depths of their inner world.This meditation is unlike any other meditation you have tried before, and will leave you feeling blissful and whole. Tickets via link above.
DAINTREE YOGA WITH SCHELL
9am Buffs Hall Mossman
MOSSMAN & DISTRICT RIFLE CLUB
Target Rifle Shooting Afternoon
FOUR MILE BEACH SOCIAL SWIM
A weekly social Ocean Swim around the buoys in front of the patrol hut, which makes about a 500m course. Meet in front of the patrol hut on Four Mile Beach at 9am. Please note this is a social swim without any organised water safety and you swim at your own risk. For safety reasons we swim in front of the patrol hut during lifeguard hours.
SUNDAY 22 August 2021
ENTERTAINMENT
OAKS RESORT PORT DOUGLAS
Locals Sunday Session by the Pool 12-5pm : House DJ, live music, food and drink specials
CROSSROADS CAFE
Sunday Sesh / 11am-4pm, live piano with Nikolaos, draught beer, wine, coffee, cake, cheese platters and lunch served.
TURTLE ROCK CAFE
Safari Sundays are back! Live tunes and great food and drink specials.
PADDYS
Sea Change live from 5-8pm
BARRIER REEF TAVERN
Weekly Pool Competition from 2pm
PLANTATION RESORT
Sunday Session by the Pool with live tunes by Kiki from 4pm
BARBADOS
Sunday Seafood Session
Seafood Specials from 3-5pm
Live Music from 4-6pm
THE TIN SHED
Live music from 1.30-4.30pm and Members Draw from 4-5pm
COURTHOUSE HOTEL
Live music by Yahdoh from 12-3pm
ELLIS BEACH BAR & GRILL
$1 Oysters & Live Music from 1-4pm

MARKETS
PORT DOUGLAS 8am-1.30pm
WINE & DINE
PALMER SEA REEF GOLF CLUB
Sunday Roast from 11.30am-2.30pm
HIGH FALLS FARM
Lunch will be served
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