Fast Facts
Location
Port Douglas is situated approximately one hour drive north of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland.
Airport & Airlines
The area is serviced by Cairns International Airport. Click here for information on airlines and flights.
Wedding Statistics
Number of Marriages
Approximately 900 weddings occur in the Port Douglas & Daintree region each year.
Couples Coming From
Approximately 85-90% of couples who marry in Port Douglas do not live locally or within the Cairns region. Below is a breakdown of where couples travel from…
| Area | % |
| Qld – Port Douglas, Cairns & the Tablelands | 14 |
| Qld – Rest of State | 14 |
| New South Wales | 18 |
| Victoria | 30 |
| South Australia | 8 |
| Western Australia | 4 |
| Northern Territory, ACT & Tasmania | 4 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | 3 |
| Europe | 1 |
| Asia | 2 |
| USA | 1 |
| *Figures provided by Port Douglas Weddings, May 2010 | |
Average Size of Wedding
Weddings in this region range from elopements and small weddings to large spectacular events. It is estimated that the overall average is 66 guests.
#Figures provided by Posh Photography
Couples choosing to marry in Port Douglas & Daintree
Elopements – many couples are opting for a private, intimate wedding experience where they can leave all the fuss behind them and make the day just about then. Usually a party back home is arranged to make the big announcement.
Elopements for second timers – many couples who have been married before wish for an intimate affair that combines the wedding and the honeymoon.
Small weddings - As many couples are now marrying at an older age, they find they have been together for a long time, they may have purchased their first home, some have already started a family and perhaps run their own businesses so they are most likely paying for their own weddings and have opted to invite those closest to them for a small, intimate wedding.
Large Weddings – then there are those couples who are cashed-up and wish for a spectacular tropical wedding that becomes the social event for the year, gathering all their friends and family to join in the week long holiday and celebrations.
Wedding Industry – Annual Worth
The wedding industry in Port Douglas and Daintree is estimated to be worth an annual income of $50.3M. Weddings are big business for the region and in turn the region is geared up to handle the demand with hundreds of options for venues and service providers.
Famous Faces
Kerri-Anne & John Kennerley
Kerri-Anne Kennerley renewed her wedding vows with husband John to celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary in 2009. The couple celebrated their renewed nuptials at Peppers Bale Resort.
Regional-Specific Information
