Comments for Port Douglas Carnivale

Comment on 2010 Port Douglas Carnivale: Food, Wine and a Taste of Port by Robert McDonald

Robert McDonald — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:24:40 +0000

Local resturants are all given the opportunity to participate in Food and Wine each year. Unfortunately some feel that they are too busy at their restuarants to be able to also be at the signature event. Some seem to forget that they are busy because of Carnivale and the hard work that the Chamber and the individual organisers put in.

As for the restuarant that comes from out of town, Mossman is part of Carnivale as is the Daintree and the rest of our beautiful region. Just because a restaurant is not located in Port Douglas does not make its food any less delicious.

Food Wine and a taste of Port has always been part of Carnivale as those of us who live here know how lucky we are to have so man fantastic chefs in the area, as well as fresh local produces. Not to mention the local talent that gets to shine on stage.

Carnivale will always have those that will knock it – to those people I say criticize only if you are willing to get involved next year to help us improve it.

Comment on Bus Transport Cairns – Port Douglas during Carnivale by carnivale

carnivale — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:13:06 +0000

OK, I’ll get in touch with them and see what’s going on.

Cheers

Comment on Bus Transport Cairns – Port Douglas during Carnivale by Sue

Sue — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:06:26 +0000

Ah yes, I meant the weekend of 29th-30th. The answer was very clearly no. No Carnivale special or any other special for this weekend.

Comment on Bus Transport Cairns – Port Douglas during Carnivale by carnivale

carnivale — Fri, 28 May 2010 05:48:38 +0000

Sue, sorry to hear that. The offer they made was not for the 28th but the 29th: Beach Day.

Comment on Bus Transport Cairns – Port Douglas during Carnivale by Sue

Sue — Fri, 28 May 2010 05:19:23 +0000

Sun Palm Transport are not honouring the discount offer for the 2nd weekend, 28th May 2010. Very disappointing as that’s 3 customers they’ve just lost.

Comment on 2010 Port Douglas Carnivale: Hahn Super Dry Tri-Port Sprint distance Triathlon by carnivale

carnivale — Sat, 22 May 2010 05:19:05 +0000

Hi Lance, apparently the swim leg has been cancelled but do check with Guy Besley at Latitide 16 to confirm that.

Comment on 2010 Port Douglas Carnivale: Hahn Super Dry Tri-Port Sprint distance Triathlon by Lance Gregory

Lance Gregory — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:37:46 +0000

Is the swim leg of the triathlon still on (reports of stingers)? I hope it is , looking forward to it all year. Thanks for your efforts with the organization.
Lance.

Comment on 2010 Port Douglas Carnivale: Food, Wine and a Taste of Port by carnivale

carnivale — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:56:51 +0000

The Chamber of Commerce does not actually manage this event, but we’ve been asking the question, don’t worry. The problem is being addressed. Mostly it’s misinformed gossip and conjecture amongst the restaurants. Small town, big gossip, difficult politics. But there are no problems, only solutions. Thanks for your comments Charlie.

Comment on 2010 Port Douglas Carnivale: Food, Wine and a Taste of Port by Charlie Broadbent

Charlie Broadbent — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:31:51 +0000

I guess if I were running it……I’d be asking why local restaurants don’t want to get involved? I don’t know the answer but it’s certainly something to think about….

Comment on 2010 Port Douglas Carnivale: Food, Wine and a Taste of Port by carnivale

carnivale — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:54:18 +0000

Charlie, Food Wine and a Taste of Port has been a part of Carnivale since the very beginning, back in 1994.

Just because local restaurants weren’t motivated to be involved in this vibrant successful traditional Carnivale event this year doesn’t mean we should change the name. But don’t worry, we are all concerned by the lack of Port Douglas restaurant participation this year. Disappointing indeed. But such GREAT restaurants did get involved and I can’t wait to try all the great food on offer. This event is almost sold out now.