The scenic Port Douglas Markets

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The scenic Port Douglas Markets

3 Comments 22 August 2010

It’s not very often one can find a painting or photo at a market that is located actually on the real thing. By far one of the most scenic spots to set up sales stalls, Port Douglas Markets feature an array of arts, crafts, local produce, clothing and so much more every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Anzac Park.

Walk along the ocean while mingling with locals in the stalls as well as on the other side of the counter. People come from all over Far North Queensland to sell their goods at the markets every week. Visitors can taste a pineapple from Mossman, receive a Thai massage while looking out to the sea and even catch a show watching coconut Phil.

The Port Douglas tradition offers visitors the chance to purchase authentic goods from the Daintree area and feel apart of the community.

7/11/2010-A young shopper takes a bite of Jacqueline Fraser's decorative and delicious cupcakes sold at her Cute as a Cupcake stall near St. Mary's Church.

7/11/2010-At the entrance a stall boasts local produce.

7/11/2010-Bruno Scomazzon pours a cup of icy cold sugar cane juice, which comes with lime and/or ginger.

7/11/2010-Located amongst the world's oldest rainforest, the markets feature some interesting fruits and vegetables such as black sapote.

7/11/2010-The sun shines on a box of tomatoes sold at one of the opening stalls.

7/11/2010-Allan "the broach man" handcrafts name plates with a unique twist.

7/11/2010-Sample a sweet Mossman pineapple.

7/11/2010-Receive a lesson in herbs and spices, such as the tumeric and galangal featured, and see them in their raw form at Kate Michell and Peter McNeill's Julatten Earth Food stall.