Port Douglas Market Stallholders at a Glance
The Port Douglas Markets run every Sunday morning at Anzac Park, and the stallholders are what make them special. Local growers, makers, artists and food producers bring their own produce and handmade goods each week. This guide introduces the people behind the stalls and what to look for when you visit.
“The markets work because of the people behind the stalls. If you’ve been to Port Douglas Markets and fallen in love with something handmade, smelled something extraordinary, or tasted something that made you stop — there’s a person whose name and story is behind that.”
Port Douglas Market Stallholders — The Makers Behind the Markets
The Port Douglas Markets run every Sunday at Anzac Park, and their character is defined not by the organisers but by the stallholders who show up each week with produce they’ve grown, goods they’ve made, food they’ve prepared and art they’ve created. This guide is for visitors who want to understand more about who they’re buying from, and for makers, artists and producers who are interested in becoming part of the Port Douglas Markets community.
For Visitors — What Makes Port Douglas Markets Different
Port Douglas Markets maintains a strong commitment to local and handmade product. The market ethos is built around genuine makers and producers rather than resellers. which is why the stall mix feels curated and authentic rather than generic. When you buy from a Port Douglas Markets stallholder, you’re buying directly from the creator, grower or producer. This matters for quality, for the story behind the product and for keeping the market genuine as the town grows and changes.
For Stallholders — Joining the Markets
The Port Douglas Markets welcomes applications from local producers, artisans, artists and food stallholders who are based in Far North Queensland and working with locally made, grown or sourced product. Stall fees and application processes are managed through the market organisers. The market’s reputation for quality means it attracts a strong visitor base week-on-week throughout the year, with particularly high foot traffic during the dry season (June–September) and around public holidays. For stallholder enquiries, contact the Port Douglas Markets organisers directly. For visitor information, visit our Port Douglas Markets page. A Hot Getaways destination. Where Care is Our Compass.
Travel Kindly
At Hot Getaways, care is our compass — and a little kindness makes every journey better. When you visit Port Douglas, we gently ask you to:
- Respect the wildlife — admire the birds, turtles and rainforest creatures from a distance, and take your rubbish home with you.
- Support local — choosing local operators, cafés and guides helps this beautiful town thrive.
- Honour Country — we travel on the traditional lands and sea Country of Australia’s First Peoples, with gratitude and respect to the Traditional Custodians past and present.
- Be kind to each other — a smile, a little patience and a helping hand make the day lovelier for everyone.
Small acts of care add up to something wonderful. Thank you for travelling kindly.
