Australia’s favourite food festival Taste Port Douglas – presented by Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas – has chosen its first airline partner Singapore Airlines (SIA) as well as received financial support from the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements following ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Taste Port Douglas’ eighth edition will see the festival hosting international talent for the first time with Michelin-star chef, Michael Wilson from Singapore in the fan-favourite Chef Takeover Dinners, which is now the Taste Port Douglas Takeover Series presented by Singapore Airlines.

Taste Port Douglas returns for its eighth year, celebrating the best of food and drink experiences in Queensland

From August 7-10, Wilson from Singapore’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Marguerite, located in the Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome will join the all-star brigade of top Australian culinary talent, participating in one of the eight exclusive events, spanning across picturesque venues in Port Douglas, Palm Cove, and Cairns.

On August 11, Laughing Heart Comedy’s Palate Cleansers will be popping up during the day’s activities, hosted by Melbourne-based comedian Bron Lewis.

There will also be two competitions will give Australians and Singaporeans the chance to win an ultimate foodie weekend – the first being at Taste Port Douglas and the second in Singapore.

The first offers one lucky Singaporean resident the chance to win two Economy Class return flights from Singapore to Cairns for a foodie weekend at the Taste Port Douglas festival. The offer includes five nights’ accommodation at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, two Weekend Season Foodie Passes and a Great Barrier Reef and Mossman Gorge experience.

The second offers an Australian resident two Economy Class return flights from any SIA-operated city in Australia to Singapore, for a Singapore foodie weekend, including three-nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast at The Westin Singapore and a Seven-Course Dinner Experience with Wine and Temperance Pairing at Marguerite.

With more than 10,000 guests expected to attend Taste Port Douglas from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific, the new partnership with SIA highlights the ease of access to the region with direct flights four times a week between Singapore and Cairns on board their Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

“We’re delighted to be shining a light on Far North Queensland and the incredible food and drink experiences it has to offer. Increased government funding and our first international brand partnership are massive milestones and have enabled us to bring fans our best festival yet,” shared co-founder and culinary director of Taste Port Douglas Spencer Patrick.

Tourism minister Michael Healy added: “Taste Port Douglas is the perfect way to experience everything this incredible region has to offer and it’s terrific that the Australian and Queensland Governments are supporting the event to help attract even more visitors this year. What an opportunity for visitors to enjoy a magnificent four-day, warm winter escape, while drinking in Port Douglas’ spectacular landscapes and envied lifestyle.”

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