Rainforest Candlelit Dining & Theatre

Light a candle and ignite your senses on a journey set deep in the candlelit theatre of the oldest rainforest in the world. Explore mysteries of time, rare indigenous culture, customs and cuisine in a theatrical and dining odyssey which brings to life the stories and secrets of this ancient place.

This activity takes place in Port Douglas, Queensland.

Cairns Cairns and Tropical North QLD Queensland

The curtain raises at Flames of the Forest at 7.30pm and falls at 10.30pm. Journey times vary - 15 minutes Port Douglas, Forty Minutes Palm Cove, one hour five minutes Cairns.

You and up to 150 others in the group. Round banquet tables of 10 are always set so guests join other travellers over dinner.

As this is a unique operation in a remote location tables of 2's or 4's cannot be booked. Groups of six or more may book a special reserved table in advance. Only children 6 years and over may attend, due to liability considerations. The experience is possible for those in a wheelchair, although there are 3 steps up to the bathrooms, assistance is provided. The meal offers both fish and meat options. Special diets can be catered for with prior notice. The evening is conducted under cover. However, there are occasions when we may have to alter the running times and venues due to inclement weather, but the evening will remain as close to the promoted event as we can provide without compromising on our guests' comfort and safety.

Children prices are for ages 6-16yrs.

The curtain raises with your journey to a hidden place as you are collected from your accommodation, and leave the highway down a winding road as the forest welcomes you into the night. In a secluded glade your evening begins. You are taken back in time to the birth of the ancient rainforest. Here you see, feel and hear about the origins of a culture and a relationship with the forest that has been in existence for over forty thousand years - venturing on, you light a candle, and are led deeper into the forest. During interval relax with a tropical banquet including local exotic produce, fine wines, fruits and spices, or chat to our chef about the new flavours you've savoured as you dine in one of the most magnificent settings in the world - or merely sit back on the tree sofa, and let the scene entrance your senses. Slowly the lights dim again, and the evening unfolds, as it would have many generations before with an ancient tale from the Aboriginal Dreamtime. In humble response, the rainforest then tells its story - until the golden light again reveals another path to the present, an Aussie yarn or two. And finally, before you depart, if you leave your mark in our handmade book, one tree will be planted from that signature and you will have contributed to preserve local habitats, and these soul nurturing rainforests will last another million years.

Tourism Queensland, Cutting Edge Award 2003

Activity rate guide
AUD$ 120
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HANE100