Meetings, incentives and events at Thala Beach
Port Douglas Conference & Event Venue
A conference and event venue on the Port Douglas coast
Meet, relax, refresh, indulge. Bring your team to a private beachfront headland 15 minutes south of Port Douglas for conferences, corporate events, incentive groups and team retreats. Thala Beach Nature Reserve combines meeting spaces open to the rainforest and the Coral Sea with 75 eco-designed bungalows and suites, Chef’s Hat dining at Osprey’s Restaurant, and 145 acres of native forest to explore between sessions.
From board meetings and conferences to incentive groups and celebrations, our team will help plan every detail.
- 3
- meeting and
event spaces - 120
- guests theatre
style - 75
- bungalows
and suites - 75 min
- from Cairns
Airport
Venues and capacities
Port Douglas function and conference rooms
| Venue | Area (m²) | Theatre | Classroom | U-shape | Cocktail | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curlews Lounge | 130 | 120 | 70 | 50 | 100 | 60 |
| Rainforest Lounge | 65 | 80 | 50 | 30 | 60 | 30 |
| Bungalow Boardroom | 30 | 15 | – | 10 | – | – |
Meet
A conference venue with Coral Sea views
Our lounges are open-sided timber pavilions set in the forest canopy, with natural light, ceiling fans and views over the Coral Sea and the mountains. The Curlews Lounge, the largest, takes up to 120 guests theatre style, with the soothing backdrop of birdsong and a gentle waterfall. The Rainforest Lounge suits smaller conferences and workshops, and the Bungalow Boardroom is ideal for small, focused meetings.
Each space can be set up theatre, classroom, U-shape, cocktail or banquet style to suit your program.
Room to think
Breakout sessions can spill onto the decks or into the gardens, and a short walk through the forest clears the head between sessions. It’s a setting that encourages people to switch off from the office and focus on each other.
Relax
Downtime on a private headland
Between sessions, delegates can swim in two freeform pools set into the landscape, walk more than 6 km of private tracks through rainforest and woodland, or head down to Oak Beach, with private access exclusive to Thala guests.
The Rejuvenate Massage Studio offers a wide range of treatments.
Included for every guest
Team experiences, led by our rangers
Guided nature walks
Bird, butterfly and wildlife walks through Thala’s 145 acres of forest with our on-site guides.
Coconut Odyssey
A hands-on tour of the original coconut plantation, unique to Thala.
Stargazing
An evening at our own outdoor observatory, exploring the night sky through telescopes.
Reef and rainforest
The Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest are on the doorstep, and a private helicopter pad on site can be used for transfers and visits to the reef and rainforest.
Refresh
A bungalow in the treetops for every delegate
Thala’s 75 timber bungalows and suites are built on stilts within the forest canopy, each with a private balcony and ocean, mountain or forest views. Choose Jungle Walk, Eucalypt or Coral Sea Bungalows for your group, with the Sandpiper, Birdwing and Kingfisher Suites for VIPs and speakers.
Reception is open 24 hours, and a buggy service is available on request 24/7.
Indulge
Dining in the treetops
Osprey’s Restaurant, winner of a Chef’s Hat in 2025, is perched in the treetops overlooking the Coral Sea to Port Douglas. Modern Australian cuisine uses fresh, local ingredients, with fruit, vegetables and herbs from our own edible garden.
Unwind after the day’s sessions with a cocktail in the Curlews Lounge, taking in the views towards Cairns.
Corporate dinners and evening events
Celebrate the end of a conference or reward your top performers with an evening event by the beach, under festoon lights strung through the coconut palms.
Getting here
Getting your group to Port Douglas
By road
75 minutes’ drive from Cairns Airport along the Captain Cook Highway, and 15 minutes from Port Douglas.
Group transfers
Transport options are available for your group. Ask us when you enquire.
By helicopter
Thala has its own private helicopter pad for transfers and visits to the reef and rainforest.
Thala proudly holds Advanced Ecotourism certification from Ecotourism Australia, so your event supports a resort committed to reducing its environmental impact and conserving the forest it sits in.
Sustainable meetings and events
Port Douglas events: good to know
How many guests can Thala host for a conference or event?
The Curlews Lounge, our largest venue, holds up to 120 guests theatre style, 100 for cocktails or 60 for a banquet. The Rainforest Lounge holds up to 80 theatre style, and the Bungalow Boardroom suits meetings of up to 15.
Where is the venue?
On a private beachfront headland at Oak Beach, 15 minutes south of Port Douglas and 75 minutes from Cairns Airport, along the Captain Cook Highway.
Can delegates stay on site?
Yes. Thala has 75 bungalows and suites set in the forest canopy, so your whole group can stay, meet and dine in one place.
Do you host incentive groups and team retreats?
Yes. As well as conferences and board meetings, we host incentive groups, team retreats and celebrations, with guided nature walks, the Coconut Odyssey and stargazing included for every guest.
How do I get a proposal?
Email sales at thalabeach dot com dot au, call +61 7 4098 5700 or send the enquiry form below with your dates and group size.
Plan your event
Enquire about your Port Douglas event
Tell us your dates, group size and the kind of event you’re planning, and our sales team will be in touch with options and a proposal.
- sales at thalabeach dot com dot au
- Phone
- +61 7 4098 5700
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Meetings, incentives and events on a private beachfront headland near Port Douglas.