Dreaming of a balmy tropical wedding in Far North Queensland? To get you started, here’s 20 Cairns and Port Douglas wedding venues perfect for a tropical wedding.
*As ranked by number of Easy Weddings customer reviews on October 9, 2019.
Palm Cove, Queensland
Nestled in lush tropical surrounds, Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa is the perfect backdrop for your tropical beachfront wedding.
Featuring a variety of elegant indoor and outdoor settings to suit all aspects of your special day, this venue has something for everyone – no matter your size, style, or budget.
Check out their storefront and customer reviews, and begin planning your magical day with Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort!
Palm Cove, Queensland
Set on North Queensland’s most iconic beach, Nu Nu offers couples the unique opportunity to exchange vows with the sand between their toes, take photos along the coastline and celebrate at their reception just a short stroll away.
This amazing tropical venue features breathtaking ocean views, delicious menus with locally sourced produce and attentive staff.
Whether you are hosting an intimate gathering with just your nearest and dearest or a lavish cocktail soiree beneath the palm trees, Nu Nu is the perfect choice to bring your dream wedding to life.
Palm Grove, Queensland
Located in Palm Grove village, Peppers Beach Club & Spa is the perfect location to host your tropical wedding.
Featuring stunning waterfront views of the bay, this romantic tropical setting accommodates weddings of up to 150 guests.
And, with the ability to tailor to your every wedding want and need, you’re sure to create something special with Peppers Beach Club & Spa!
Port Douglas, Queensland
Striving to create gorgeous ceremonies and receptions, Port Douglas Weddings & Hire offers a variety of venue options for your special day.
Such options include the rainforest, Rex Smeal Park, Little Cove, The Sugar Wharf, and Four Mile Beach – perfect settings for an unforgettable tropical wedding.
Get in touch with Port Douglas Weddings & Hire and their dedicated wedding planners today!
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort is the perfect setting for a magical tropical wedding. Rated five stars on Easy Weddings, this incredible venue is known as a beautiful beachfront oasis — perfect for those who love the ocean.
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort offers couples the opportunity to host their entire day within one location, with plenty of ceremony areas and function spaces to make every wedding hosted there a unique experience. And that’s not all! Couples and their guests are welcome to stay and make the most of the spectacular beachfront location, with accommodation available on-site. What more could you ask for?
To find out more about this spectacular Port Douglas venue, get in touch with their wedding specialist team here.
Port Douglas, Queensland
Family-owned five-star eco-retreat Thala Beach Nature Reserve offers the quintessential tropical wedding venue for your special day.
Located between Cairns and Port Douglas, this venue features beach frontage, views of the rainforest, mountains, and the sweeping ocean.
And, accommodating boutique weddings of up to 50 guests, this location is also perfect for those seeking to elope in balmy Queensland.
Check out their gallery and begin planning your wedding at Thala Beach Nature Reserve!
Cairns, Queensland
South Pacific Bridal could be the stunning tropical wedding venue you’ve been searching for.
Rated five stars by their Easy Weddings customers, this venue offers couples the unique opportunity to host their entire day from start to finish within the one location. There’s two beautiful chapels to choose from, plenty of photo opportunities throughout the property and along the coast, and a reception room catering for groups of up to 150 people.
For more information on South Pacific Bridal, check out their Easy Weddings storefront here.
You won’t be disappointed.
Kewarra Beach Resort is the perfect setting for beach lovers to say ‘I Do’. This incredible beachfront venue is best known for its uninterrupted ocean views, breathtaking sunsets and tranquil ambience — everything the quintessential beach wedding needs.
Kewarra Beach Resort is the ultimate destination wedding venue with garden and beach ceremony settings onsite and a stunning function space, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, for receptions. Couples are welcome to make the most of the coastline for photos, and accommodation onsite means guests can truly let their hair down. It really is the whole package!
Cairns, Queensland
If you are in the market for a wedding venue that WOWs, Cairns Colonial Club Resort is a perfect choice.
This five star venue features tropical rainforest surrounds, plenty of photo opportunities throughout the property and the ability to host your wedding ceremony and reception within the one stunning location.
And, with a number of accommodation rooms available, Cairns Colonial Club Resort is perfect for those with travelling guests or those hoping to extend celebrations throughout the weekend.
Visit their Easy Weddings storefront for more information.
Cairns, Queensland
Bringing a wealth of experience, Fitzroy Island Resort promises to create something truly unforgettable for your balmy tropical wedding.
Whether you’re after an intimate island ceremony for two, or a boutique wedding on the shores of Fitzroy Island, there’s something special to suit everyone at Fitzroy Island Resort.
Check out their storefront and begin planning your relaxed wedding at Fitzroy Island Resort!
If you are searching for a waterfront wedding venue, The Lodge at Tinaroo Lake Resort is the perfect choice.
This truly spectacular wedding venue has it all: lakeside ceremonies, endless photography opportunities throughout the property, plenty of space for lawn games and pre-dinner canapés, and a beautiful dining room, complete with cathedral ceilings and marble tables, catering for up to 130 seated guests. And that’s not all! Accommodation onsite means guests can truly let their hair down and enjoy the festivities into the early hours of the morning.
If you are hoping to WOW guests with a beautiful tropical wedding, Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa is the venue for you. Set on almost 10 acres of tropical beachfront, this spectacular venue is every photographer’s dream come true.
Ceremonies are hosted poolside or overlooking the ocean on Four Mile Beach, and receptions are hosted on the Sunrise Boardwalk overlooking the flame-lit lagoon. True magic.
Port Douglas, Queensland
For over 22 years the dedicated team from Salsa Bar & Grill has delighted wedding guests with truly unforgettable events.
This amazing wedding venue features a central Port Douglas location, plenty of nearby photo opportunities and award-winning catering.
If you are hoping to create a wedding that WOWs, we cannot recommend Port Douglas venue Salsa Bar & Grill enough.
But don’t just take our word for it – check out their glowing customer reviews and find out for yourself why so many newlyweds adored their wedding at Salsa Bar & Grill.
Those thinking of hosting a tropical wedding will absolutely adore Sarayi Boutique Hotel.
This beachfront venue is best known for its uninterrupted views of the ocean and the Macalister mountain range and its ability to host weddings from start to finish, all in the one location. It’s the complete package with tropical ceremony areas, delicious catering packages, award-winning receptions held on the exclusive Sunset Terrace and accommodation available for those hoping to celebrate all weekend long. Perfect for destination weddings.
Palm Cove, Queensland
Situated within three hectares of lush tropical gardens, Hotel Grand Chancellor Palm Cove offers couples the unique opportunity to host their wedding from start to finish in one beautiful location.
This venue offers beach ceremonies, endless photo opportunities throughout the property and along the coast and functions for up to 500 guests.
For more information and to view this venue’s amazing photo gallery, click here.
Kuranda, Queensland
Located just 30 minutes drive from Cairns, The Billabong Kuranda is up there among the top wedding venues Far North Queensland has to offer.
This incredible topical rainforest venue offers couples the opportunity to host the wedding of their dreams. There’s plenty of space for wedding ceremonies, lawn games, pre-dinner canapes and drinks, endless photo opportunities throughout the property and a function space catering for up to 500 guests.
To find out if The Billabong is the tropical wedding venue you’ve been searching for, click here.
We guarantee you’ll fall in love.
Rated five stars on Easy Weddings, Flames Of The Forest is one of the most sought-after wedding venues Port Douglas has to offer.
Located just 10 minutes from Port Douglas, this truly magical venue caters for intimate weddings to lavish soirees alike. Guaranteed to WOW guests, Flames Of The Forest receptions are held in an elegant black silk-lined marquee lit with crystal and budlight chandeliers. And if that’s not enough, couples are welcome to have trails of fire and magnificent fireworks displays to keep guests entertained and add that bit of sparkle every wedding deserves.
Located on the waterfront of Port Douglas’ Dickson Inlet, overlooking the ocean and the Daintree Mountains, the Sugar Wharf is the perfect setting for a tropical wedding. This idyllic venue allows its natural surrounds to shine, with whitewashed walls and beachy vibes throughout.
Both receptions and ceremonies are welcome at the Sugar Wharf, with a wet-weather option for last-minute surprises from Mother Nature.
Those dreaming of a tropical wedding will love Paradise Palms. Located just 20 minutes north of Cairns, this spectacular venue features breathtaking rainforest surrounds, a relaxed and fun vibe, and endless photography opportunities throughout the property.
Couples are welcome to host their entire day, from start to finish, at Paradise Palms. There’s a number of ceremony sites to choose from including a wet-weather option, plenty of lawn space for games and pre-dinner canapés, a function space catering for up to 120 guests and equipped with state-of-the-art-facilities, and free parking for all guests. What more could you ask for?
Port Douglas, Queensland
Port Douglas Yacht Club could be the wedding venue you’ve been searching for.
Set on the marina, this amazing venue overlooks Port Douglas’ Dickson Inlet, the Coral Sea and the Daintree Mountains. There’s plenty of photo opportunities to utilise, and enough space to host ceremonies, pre-function drinks and receptions all within the one stunning location.
To find out more about Port Douglas Yacht Club, click here.
For thousands of couples each year across the country planning their wedding, booking the perfect venue is the first step towards creating the wedding of their dreams. If you are dreaming of a magical tropical wedding in Far North Queensland, our list showcasing 20 amazing wedding venues is the best place to start.
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