Port Douglas Markets

“Sunday mornings at the Port Douglas Markets: the palms are swaying, the stalls are setting up, the coffee is ready and the day hasn’t heated up yet. It’s one of the more pleasant ways to spend a morning in Australia.”

Port Douglas Markets — Sundays at Anzac Park

The Port Douglas Markets run every Sunday morning at Anzac Park, at the Dickson Inlet end of Macrossan Street. They’re one of the town’s most consistent weekly events — a genuine community gathering that attracts both visitors and locals, with stalls selling tropical fresh produce, handmade crafts, local art, jewellery, clothing, food stalls and the kind of small-batch produce that reflects the extraordinary diversity of what grows in Far North Queensland.

Make a day of it. The markets finish at 1:30pm, just in time for lunch, which leaves the afternoon free. Local tip: our pick for lunch after the markets is the salmon carpaccio at La Cucina, or relax for the afternoon with live music at one of the Port Douglas pubs. See our things to do in Port Douglas, choose a Great Barrier Reef tour or Daintree tour for another day of your trip, or find where to stay in Port Douglas.

What You’ll Find

The market runs from 8am until 1:30pm, though arriving early gives you the best selection and the coolest temperatures. Fresh tropical fruit is a highlight — mangoes, lychees, rambutans and a range of exotic varieties grown locally that you won’t find in supermarkets. Honey, jams, spice blends and fresh coffee round out the produce end. Handmade jewellery and crafts occupy a significant portion of the market, with a strong emphasis on locally made rather than imported product. A good-faith test for any stall at Port Douglas markets: if the stallholder made it, picked it or caught it, you’re in the right place.

Food and Coffee

Several food stalls operate within the market serving fresh-cooked breakfasts, organic wraps, tropical fruit smoothies and specialty coffee. It’s a genuinely pleasant place to eat — tables set up in the shade of the park with the sea visible beyond and the market activity providing an easy backdrop. The surrounding Macrossan Street cafés are also at their busiest on Sunday mornings, offering more substantial sit-down options if the market food stalls are crowded.

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Getting There and Hours

Anzac Park is at the eastern end of Macrossan Street, a short walk from most Port Douglas accommodation. The market runs every Sunday morning from approximately 8am. Free parking is available in the area. For more on shopping and local produce in Port Douglas, visit our Port Douglas Shops page and our Things to Do guide. A Hot Getaways destination. Where Care is Our Compass.