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The annual Hot and Steamy Festival take place each February in Port Douglas.
The annual Hot and Steamy Festival take place each February in Port Douglas. The event has become the de-facto warm up festival for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
- Visiting Port Douglas? Stay at the Oaks Resort, home of the official pool party.
Hot & Steam Program
February in the tropics is hot, humid and steamy! And it is a great time to visit. Fewer crowds, balmy evenings and everything is lush and green.
Awaiting the 2024 program – Here is an outline of the last event as a guide:
- Get L’eid Luau @ Zinc – Fire Pits, Food Trucks, Flambe, and Ice. Shake this up with tropical wonders from Zinc’s mixologists adding froze, flare, finesse and experience our version of street food in the tropics.
- Taste of the Tropics Long Lunch @ Salsa – Featuring a welcome cocktail and a stunning 3 course mouth-watering fusion of global culinary delights and local produce, Salsa will create a brilliantly varied menu for a long lunch.
- White Party @ Sugar Wharf – Opening dance party get ready for a banger of an evening on the stunning Sugar Wharf, overlooking Dickson’s Inlet and the Coral Sea.
- Beachside Cocktail Party – The Surfy – Situated overlooking beautiful Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas, the Surf Club (‘The Surfy’) is hosting a meet and greet cocktail party. Singles, couples and thruples all welcome.
- Main Festival Party @ Central Hotel – Featuring a production extravaganza inspired by some of the world’s most famous pop stars.
- Soaked Pool Party @ Oaks Resort – Get SOAKING wet at what promises to be an incredible day at the stunning Oaks Resort. Wet or dry, don’t miss the fabulous Millie Minogue and her sexy dancing boys.
Where to stay in Port Douglas?
- Port Douglas is a chic, yet relaxed sea-side village. It is the ideal base to explore the World Heritage-Listed Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.
- After the party why not disconnect from the digital world entirely and spend a few nights in the World’s oldest living rainforest and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature.
- We recommend staying at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, the only beachfront property to the Famous Four Mile Beach.
Recommended Hotels in Port Douglas
The following hotels are close to all of the top attractions in Port Douglas:
Peninsula Boutique Hotel, Cottage & Lodge, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Mantra Aqueous on Port
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
is stylish and close to all the fun
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We have chosen hotels in Port Douglas that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Peppers Beach Club is situated near Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas, a one hour drive north of Cairns. The resort boasts a lagoon pool, fitness centre and a tour desk. WiFi and in-house movies are available. Each room at Peppers Beach Club has a balcony and cable TV. All of the spacious rooms are also equipped with air conditioning and modern amenities.
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas boats a prime location as the only beachfront property to the Famous Four Mile Beach. The property features 2 hectares of sparkling saltwater lagoon pools, an18-hole golf course. The 5-star rooms, suites and villas afford captivating views of the lagoon pools or tropical gardens and select rooms with private/swim out balconies.
Situated in the centre of beachside town Port Douglas, Mantra Aqueous on Port offers modern rooms with a private outdoor balcony. It features 4 swimming pools on site and car parking is free. All rooms and apartments at Mantra Aqueous on Port are air-conditioned and feature modern, tropical-style décor. Each is equipped with a spa bath and satellite TV. Many feature pool views.
Situated directly on Four Mile Beach, this boutique hotel in Port Douglas features beach and ocean views. All suites have a large private balcony or terrace. Free WiFi is available. Located at the quiet end of Macrossan Street, Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel is an adult only property and offers stylish accommodation and restaurants. Daily breakfast is included.