Port Douglas Markets

Set in Market Park on Wharf Street - with views across Dickson Inlet toward the Daintree Rainforest - Port Douglas Markets is one of tropical Far North Queensland's most iconic Sunday gatherings. The market is held in the grounds adjoining the photogenic St Marys By The Sea chapel, lending it a character that few regional markets can match. Over 150 stallholders bring hand-crafted goods, Aboriginal artwork, locally produced food and seasonal fresh produce each week, making it a genuine one-stop showcase for the region's makers and growers. Operated by Douglas Shire Council as a Cotters Market, it runs year-round through the tropical wet and dry seasons alike, closing only for Christmas Day and ANZAC Day.

The relaxed parkland setting, with grassed and gravel walkways framed by tropical greenery, encourages visitors to take their time browsing. A water refill station at the Macrossan Street entry and bubblers throughout the park reflect the market's eco-conscious approach to reducing single-use plastics. Parking is available on Macrossan Street, adjacent to Market Park, at Crystalbrook Marina and Rex Smeal Park, though spaces fill quickly on busy Sundays - shuttle transport is encouraged where possible.