Don’t give up on the dream of a tropical holiday this winter! Taste Port Douglas has teamed up with its first-ever airlines partner, Singapore Airlines, to give away the ultimate foodie adventure in Singapore, which includes the opportunity to dine at Michelin-starred restaurant Marguerite in the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay.  

The incredible prize pack offers an Australian resident two Economy Class return flights from any Singapore Airlines-operated city in Australia to Singapore for a three-night stay in Singapore. The winner will live it up for three nights at The Westin Singapore, while also enjoying a seven-course dinner at Marguerite restaurant by Chef Patron Michael Wilson. 

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To celebrate the new partnership, Michael Wilson from Marguerite will join the line-up of chefs at the festival this year, cooking alongside local heroes Mark Best, Aaron Ward and the Nu Nu team at iconic beachfront diner Nu Nu Restaurant in Palm Cove.  Tickets are still available to the takeover event, which will be held on Friday, August 9 at 6pm.

Now in its eighth year, Taste Port Douglas is the ultimate destination for the food-obsessed, with four jam-packed days of delicious. masterclasses, long lunches, celebrity chef dinners and cocktail parties. With sunny beaches and tropical rainforests as a backdrop, Taste Port Douglas is the perfect way to escape the winter blues in style.

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Highlights from the itinerary include:

Thursday, August 8 – Official Launch Party
Kick off your culinary weekend under the stars and with all the festival VIPs and talent. Expect tantalising flavours, exceptional views and infectious beats.

Saturday, August 10 – Manu Feildel, Telina Menzies & Adam D’Sylva x CC’s Bar & Grill
Prepare for an extraordinary evening as top Melbourne chefs Telina Menzies and Adam D’Sylva team up with the best in local talent at CC’s Bar & Grill. You’ll be treated to a three-course menu with matching Chaffey Bros wines, with the evening entertainment coming to you via MC celebrity chef Manu Feildel.

Saturday, August 10 – La Dolce Vita Long Lunch
Join Australia’s leading Italian chefs for an event that celebrates the Italian values of family, sharing and the joy of life. Indulge in an extraordinary feast crafted with passion and expertise, showcasing the finest flavours and traditions of Italy.

Sunday, August 11 – Festival Village
Level up your food game and be entertained as Australia’s best chefs take to the Moffat main stage to present non-stop live cooking demonstrations for village guests. In between shows replenish at the village food, wine and beverage stalls, shop local produce and hand crafted gifts or kick back and enjoy live music and entertainment on the Sound Stage.

Sunday, August 11 – Festival Sunset Closing Party
Come together for a final celebration beneath the stars bidding farewell to the 2024 festival. Anticipate delightful finger foods, refreshing pop-up bars, and live entertainment.

With more than 10,000 guests expected to attend Taste Port Douglas from across Australia and the Asia Pacific, the new partnership with Singapore Airlines highlights just how easy it is to travel between Singapore and Cairns, with four direct flights per week on board their Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

As part of the new partnership, Singapore Airlines has also given away two Economy Class return flights from Singapore to the Taste Port Douglas festival, plus an enviable prize pack that included five nights at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, two Weekend Season Foodie Passes and a trip to the Outer Reef with Quicksilver Cruise and Mossman Gorge Dreamtime Walk.

For the full itinerary and to book your tickets, head to the Taste Port Douglas website. For a chance to win the ultimate foodie getaway in Singapore, enter here. 

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