Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) kicks off tomorrow. Experience the beauty and diversity of Indigenous cultures from Tropical North Queensland and other parts of the state. CIAF is an unparalleled celebration of Indigenous art, dance, fashion, and music.
For the very first time, guests will be treated to the opening of the Art Fair and Art Market simultaneously.
We welcome cruise ships back to Port Douglas on Thursday, with guests onboard Coral Princess arriving into Port Douglas at the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina at 7am.
MAREEBA RODEO / A full weekend of Mareeba Festival events; the Β Downtown Parade, Rodeo Queen Competition, Side-Show Alley, Agricultural Β Show, Garden Competition, Window Dressing Competition, Cowpokes, Horse Β Sports, Ute Muster, Woodchops, Art Show and more. The festival culminates Saturday with a one-day, full points, ABCRA affiliated rodeo. The Saturday night rodeo program will feature the finals and the State-Of-Origin. Camping overnight included with ticket entry. FULL EVENT DETAILS.
WEATHER / A high [1028 hPa] in Bass Strait extends a weakening ridge over the northern waters. The high will move slowly east into the Tasman Sea. A new high moves into the Great Australian Bight on Thursday, maintaining the ridge.
Wednesday 6 July 2022
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON GENTLEMAN’S SAIL / Port Douglas Yacht Club 4-9pm. Every Wednesday afternoon the Clubβs very generous Members volunteer their time and their Yachts to take the public out sailing. Contact Manager 07 4099 4386 for full details.
MARINA SUNSET MARKETS / Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina 11am-5pm. Contact Pip Parbery 0413 380 153
WEEKLY MEN’S BREAKFAST / Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre 8.30-10.30am. Enjoy each otherβs companionship along with a healthy breakfast to start the day. Occasional guest speakers and field trips.
Contact Robert O’Gorman on 07 4099 5518.
ART & CRAFT GROUP / Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre 1-3pm. Contact 07 4099 5518
MOSSMAN SHE SHED / Mossman Support Services 9am-1pm. Running on Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays the She Shed welcomes all women over the age of 18. The She Shed is a welcoming place for learned and shared skills in the program that will help to empower those attending while socialising and having some fun. Contact 40982836.
MOSSMAN MEN’S SHED / Mossman Support Services 9am-12pm. Mossman Men’s Shed is a place for men to connect and participate in activities to maintain good health and wellbeing. Open 9am-1pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays weekly. Come along to work on a project or simply enjoy a cuppa and a chat. Men of all ages and of all abilities are welcome.
PLANTATION BAR / Karaoke Night 5.30-9pm
TRIVIA NIGHT / Central Hotel from 7pm
TANGAROA BLUE BEACH CLEAN / Four Mile Beach North and Middle Regular Monthly Clean-up 2-4pm. Looking for a way to be part of practical solutions for our environment? Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas is one of our longest running Queensland beach monitoring sites. We have been cleaning and collecting data from this site each month for the past 11 years. Meet the Tangaroa Blue coordinators and volunteers at Daintree Lounge in the Sheraton Grand Mirage at 2pm. Get Involved.
Thursday 7 July 2022
CHATTY CAFE / Tin Shed 10am. Meeting each Thursday at the Tin Shed, the group is open to anyone who would love to meet new people, to grow a support system and to have a chat over a coffee. Contact 07 4099 5518.
MOSSMAN MEN’S SHED / Mossman Support Services 9am-12pm. Mossman Men’s Shed is a place for men to connect and participate in activities to maintain good health and wellbeing. Open 9am-1pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays weekly. Come along to work on a project or simply enjoy a cuppa and a chat. Men of all ages and of all abilities are welcome.
MEN’S SOCIAL NIGHT BOWLING / Mossman Bowls Club 5.30-8pm. Welcoming beginners and new bowlers for a social night out on the green. Registration by Thursday 5pm. Card call at 5.15pm for 5.30pm start. After-game snacks. $10 per person. Contact 4098 1434.
MUSO’S NIGHT / Central Hotel from 8pm.
QUIZ NIGHT / Barrier Reef Tavern from 6pm. Trivia night at The Tav is back!!! Grab up to five friends and get your team ready for some fun. We will be running a meat tray raffle, giving away prizes and donating to the Port Douglas Junior Crocs. Gold coin donation only per person.
Friday 8 July 2022
ENTERTAINMENT
MT MOLLOY NATIONAL HOTEL / Live music and Jag the Joker-tickets with your drink purchase from 5.30pm. Meat tray raffle at 7pm raising funds for the local community clubs. Enjoy Happy Hour and a transfer bus home (book early!)
PADDYS / Live music from 8pm
COURT HOUSE HOTEL / Live tunes from 7.30-11pm
CENTRAL HOTEL / Live music from 7.30pm
CANE TOAD RACING / Chillis from 6pm (weather depending)
MEET THE JOEY DAY / Wildlife Habitat from 8am. It’s a GIRL! Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas is one furry, padded paw closer to revealing the name of their new koala joey. The adorable little marsupialβs name will be revealed for the first time!
The Wildlife Habitat team will have fun give aways for the kids with fun Koala facts, wildlife posters and more! Curlew CafΓ© will be serving βkoala-ityβ snacks and light meals, and all visitors can get the chance to enter in a drawing to win 1 of 5 family passes to the all-new βBreakfast with the Birdsβ that includes not only the opportunity to hand feed tropical birds, but Koalaβs as well!
There will be additional events to engage in during the day, including Koala presentations by wildlife keepers, at the new koala cafe enclosure in the Wetlands habitat, special prices on koala photos, and more! Reservations are strongly suggested. Purchase your entry at wildlifehabitat.com.au
HEALTH, SPORT & WELLNESS
DAINTREE YOGA / 10am Buffs Hall, Mossman
ACTIVE8 FITNESS / Free Seniors Movement and Parkour at Mossman Gymnastics Club & Kindergym 10.30am
FAMILY, ART & COMMUNITY
MOSSMAN COMMUNITY CENTRE / “SheShed” from 9am-1pm (also Tuesday and Wednesdays)
MOSSMAN COMMUNITY CENTRE / “Playgroup” each Friday for kids 0-5yrs from 9.30-11.30am
BOOMERANG BAGS COMMUNITY SEWING GROUP / Mossman Community Centre 9.30-11.30am
Saturday 9 July 2022
ENTERTAINMENT
COURT HOUSE HOTEL / Live music from 7.30-11pm
PADDYS / Live music from 8pm
CANE TOAD RACING / Chillis from 6pm
MARKETS
MOSSMAN / 7am-1pm
MAREEBA / from 7am
HOLLOWAYS BEACH / 8am-2pm
SPORT, WELLNESS & COMMUNITY
PORT DOUGLAS CROCS v CAIRNS SAINTS / Home Game at the Croc Pit from 12.30pm
CLIMATEFORCE REGENERATION WEEKEND / Meet the community, plant trees, and enjoy some food together. Located at the old organic banana farm on 96 Cape Kimberly road. 10 minutes across the Daintree River, on East Kuku-Yalanji land. FULL DETAILS HERE.
YOGA WITH LUCY / 7am Buffs Hall Mossman
DAINTREE YOGA WITH SCHELL / 9am Buffs Hall Mossman
MARCH FOR YOUR RIGHTS / Defend Roe v Wade 4pm Cairns Esplanade. Event hosted by Pro Choice Cairns. You are invited to come and stand up for reproductive rights in light of the Roe vs Wade ruling being overturned.
This recent ruling means that currently 23 states have limited access to abortions, 17 of which from the moment of conception. There will be criminal penalties for abortion providers and anyone helping women access safe abortions. Gather at the tree of knowledge opposite the Cairns Hospital on the Esplanade. Speeches, performers and a march at 4:30pm down to the lagoon and back. “We need to be loud, we demand to be seen, we will not sit back quietly because silence is violence.” This will be a safe and inclusive space for varying demographics. Problematic behaviour will not be tolerated. Supported by March4Justice Cairns. Further information.
Sunday 10 July 2022
ENTERTAINMENT
PLANTATION RESORT / Sunday Session by the Pool with live tunes by Yahdoh from 4pm
COURTHOUSE HOTEL SUNDAY SESSION / Live music from 12-3pm by Yahdoh and from 7.30pm
CENTRAL HOTEL / The Rockmans
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 Special from 11.30am-2.30pm
BARBADOS / Seafood Sunday Session 3-5pm
HEALTH, WELLNESS & SPORT
SOUND HEALING & SACRED CACAO IMMERSION / Port Douglas Yoga Studio 10.30am.
Returning to heart medicine and honouring the three sacred aspects of self. Where the mind drops into blissful heart space, with sound and cacao as the vehicle. Join Wairua Sound for a two hour immersion into sacred cacao, guided meditation and sound healing. Connect into heart space, higher consciousness and inner wisdom. Further information and bookings.
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