UNDER THE PALMS AND BENEATH THE STARS, THE FOOD TASTES BETTER, THE CONVERSATIONS RUN DEEPER, AND THE SIMPLE MOMENTS LINGER JUST A LITTLE LONGER.

What is Taste Port Douglas

Taste Port Douglas is Australia’s leading tropical food and drink celebration — a boutique, sensory-rich festival where world-class flavours meet sun-warmed beaches and unforgettable hospitality.

Across four days of curated events, celebrated chefs and passionate producers gather to share extraordinary meals, masterclasses, and experiences that capture the magic of Far North Queensland.

Taste Port Douglas is more than a festival. It’s a moment to savour, to connect, and to taste the very best of life — in one of Australia’s most breathtaking locations.

Join us from 06 – 09 August in 2026

Celebrity Chef Line-Up

From beloved TV personalities to Michelin-starred chefs, acclaimed authors to Australia’s finest culinary innovators, Taste Port Douglas brings together an extraordinary lineup of world-class talent and warm hospitality.

It’s where celebrated chefs and passionate producers meet the easygoing spirit of Far North Queensland to create unforgettable moments of flavour, connection, and inspiration.

Explore the stories behind the stars shaping this year’s festival and the events they’ll bring to life.