Port Douglas Sugar Wharf
6 Dixie St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
Open nowToday 00:00 – 23:59 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours




A popular waterfront market and dining spot at the Sugar Wharf in Port Douglas, rated 4.5 across more than 680 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- SundayToday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Why it's worth checking out
The Port Douglas Sugar Wharf sits on Dixie Street in Port Douglas, the glamorous tropical-north Queensland resort town north of Cairns. A historic working wharf with a lovely waterfront setting, it's a popular spot — home to the well-known Sunday markets, along with dining and a gorgeous outlook over the water, the kind of characterful, atmospheric destination that captures Port Douglas's relaxed charm.
The appeal is that combination of a beautiful waterfront setting, the popular markets and a genuine sense of place at this historic sugar wharf, ideal for browsing the market stalls, soaking up the atmosphere, watching the boats or enjoying the water views. The heritage wharf and its lovely position make it a memorable stop while exploring Port Douglas.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 680 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The markets typically run on a set day (often Sundays), and trading days, opening hours, stalls, dining and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — particularly to confirm the market day and times — then enjoying the stalls and the waterfront at the Sugar Wharf in Port Douglas.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.5 from 687 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 79
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 86
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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