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Castaways Resort & Spa is your ultimate beachfront escape for your perfect day. Idyllically bound by the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Rainforest, our resort is the perfect destination for your big day. Positioned absolutely beachfront with direct access to the 14km-long, beautiful, white sandy beach, you have found your own tropical little paradise right here.Let us take the stress out of arranging your wedding day. Our dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator can arrange as much or as little as you like, ensuring every detail is taken care of.Located between Cairns and Townsville, Castaways offers the ultimate wedding experience. From the ceremony, to post ceremony options, the reception and a wide range of accommodation to suit all your guests.

Cooktown

CAIRNSCairns Airport

MISSION BEACH

Port Douglas

Townsville

Airlie Beach

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Every love story is beautiful, but ours is

my favouritemy favourite

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Our family and friends thoroughly enjoyed the

beautiful settingbeautiful setting– BEC AND MICHAEL

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THE CEREMONYCastaways Resort & Spa boasts numerous incredible

backdrops for the perfect location to say ‘I Do’. Choose between our tropical beachfront gardens

or feel the sand between your toes on the beach just 20 metres from our doorstep.

Both locations offer exquisite views to Dunk Island overlooking the sparkling ocean, surrounded by your

closest friends and family.

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CEREMONY PACKAGES

Barefoot $950• 24 beautiful Americana chairs• Bamboo arbour with chiffon draping• Carpeted aisle• Signing table and chairs• Local council permits• Services of your dedicated Wedding Co-orindator

including set-up and venue hire• Wet weather alternative location

Dream $1,550All the inclusions of the above Barefoot Package plus...• Accommodation for the bride and groom in the

Island Suite for two nights• Lovely breakfast spread for two the following morning• Bottle of Australian Sparkling for the bride and groom

Indulge $1,850All the inclusions of the Dream Package plus...• A romantic couples treatment at Drift Day Spa for

the bride and groom, which includes: 60 minute full body massage French Champagne Local cheese and tropical fruit platters

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Elopement $2,400• Services of your dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator

• Bamboo arbour with chiffon draping• Flower petals for the aisle

• Witnesses• Castaways’ preferred civil celebrant

• Accommodation for the bride and groom in a Coral Sea room for two nights

• Lovely breakfast spread for two the following morning• 3 course dinner with a bottle of Australian Sparkling Wine

• Romantic couple’s one hour massage at Drift Day Spa

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UNIQUE CEREMONIES

Dusk Addition $500In addition to any of the Ceremony Packages plus...• 5pm ceremony embracing the late afternoon breeze• Globe lights leading you up the aisle• Candlelit white lanterns following you either side

The Naked Tipi $350• Swap out bamboo arbour for our bamboo naked tipi• Options to decorate and personalise your backdrop for

your dream ceremony

Our team and venue are flexible, as we understand that no two couples or celebrations are the same. Please enquire for full venue hire options, marquee add-on and more.

Post CeremonyAfter your unique ceremony, your guests arrive at your pre-dinner function area to relax and enjoy optional pre-dinner drinks and catering in the lush surroundings whilst you and your loved ones head off to take photos in the exquisite settings of Mission Beach.

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The staff are so easy going. The venue is perfectperfect and exactly what we wanted and needed– CELESTE

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RECEPTION VENUES

Palms Event CentreFeaturing an elegant reception area, delectable menus, personalised beverage selection and exceptional service, Palms is the perfect venue for your celebration. Our dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator will work with you both to design a reception that is uniquely you.Palms boasts an open air, private, weatherproof, beachfront deck with a seating capacity for 120* guests, set amongst tropical gardens.

Bibesia Restaurant & Cocktail BarFor the more intimate sized reception of fewer than 40 guests, we recommend our private upper decking at Bibesia Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, which captures the tropical views of Dunk Island and the Coral Sea.

Exclusive Resort HireWith the option to hire out the entire venue exclusively for the most personal experience.

*Larger numbers can be catered for on request.

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ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE• 4 hour standard beverage package• White table linen, crockery, silver and glassware• White Americana chairs• Option of banquet long tables or individual rounds• Dressed gift and cake table• Personalised menu for each guest• Fairy light and organza decorations• Standard five hour room hire, with he option to increase• Onsite amenities• Professional and friendly staff• Special discounted accommodation rates for guests

that book directly (upon availability)

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MENU OPTIONS

Canape Soiree $155 per personIdeal to mingle with your guests whilst enjoying your selection of canapés• Selection of 9 canapés plus inclusive

substantial canapés• Your wedding cake cut and served on platters• Gourmet cheese and tropical fruit station

Timeless Classic $135 per person3 course alternate drop – perfect for the more classic wedding reception• Choose 2 entrées, mains and desserts to be

served alternatively• Option to have your wedding cake to be

served with coulis and fresh cream instead of the dessert course

Shared Banquet Feast $145 per personIdeal for a shared dining experience for the whole table to indulge in a variety of dishes.• Choice of seated or cocktail served canapés• Choice of 2 mains and 3 sides and your

wedding cake served on platters• Add extra cheese platters to finish

Grand Buffet $155 per personA huge selection of food for your guests to enjoy• Antipasto platters to start• Choose 3 mains and 3 sides for the

buffet experience• Shared dessert platters• Option to upgrade to fresh seafood platters to start

ExtrasChildren’s Packages From $35 per person (ages 3 – 12 inclusive)Late Night Bites From $15 per personOyster Station From $15 per personAntipasto Spread From $8 per person

Please note that prices and packages may change without notice.

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MENU OPTIONS (CONT)

We have included a small sample of menus, however, our chefs have numerous menu options to help create the perfect dining experience for your reception.

Canape Soiree• Beetroot and goat cheese tartlet• Salmon mousse cone with cucumber swirl• Lamb meatballs with cucumber and chilli yoghurt• Panko crumbed prawns with spicy soy dipping sauce• Watermelon, mint and bocconciniSubstantial• Caramel pork belly, fresh cucumber and rice noodles• Peking duck with spring onion and hoisin foam• Pulled jerk chicken sliders with red cabbage slaw, pineapple salsa

and pickles

Timeless ClassicEntrée• Beetroot cured salmon, watercress and lemon crème fraiche• Karaage chicken with wakame, radish, daikon salad, soy and

sesame dipping sauceMain• 250gm sirloin, carrot puree, braised red cabbage with red wine jus• Locally caught barramundi, green beans and salsa verde dressingDessert• Wild berry panna cotta with raspberry coulis• Warm sticky date pudding, caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream

Shared Banquet FeastCanapés• Butternut pumpkin, sage and pine nut arancini balls• Bourbon glazed pork belly on cucumber disk• Lamb meatballs with cucumber and chilli yoghurtMain Course• Slow roasted rib eye on the bone with spicy chimichurri dressing• Sous vide and roasted pork loin, pork puffs, spiced apple sauce

and rocket• Maple roasted pumpkin, toasted pine nuts, quinoa, parmesan

and rocket salad• Saffron roasted potatoes with rosemary, thyme, red onions

and parsley dressing• Green beans with mustard and shallot dressing

Grand BuffetEntrée• Antipasto Platter – selection of cured meats with olives, dips

and gourmet breadsMain Course• Whole roasted chicken in pieces and chicken jus• Locally caught barramundi with saffron and chilli broth• Boned, roasted and rolled lamb leg stuffed with herbs and

seeded mustard with red wine jus• Fennel, charred broccolini, orange and dukkha salad• Dauphinoise potatoes, cream, onion and fresh thyme• Grilled cauliflower with curry oil and mixed nutsDessertShared Dessert Platters

Our packages are flexible and our chefs can cater for special request dietary requirements.

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BEVERAGE PACKAGES

Standard IncludedSparkling White Wine • Craigmoor Cuvee Brut, WA(choose one) • Chain of Fire Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, WA • Chain of Fire Chardonnay, WARed Wine • Chain of Fire Shiraz Cabernet, WABeer • Cascade Light and 3 x Standard Range

Premium add $10 per guestSparkling White Wine • Dunes and Greene Pinot Noir Sparkling NV, SA(choose two) • Pikorua Sauvignon Blanc, NZ • Fiore Moscato, Australia • Wildflower Pinot Grigi, WA • Robert Oatley Signature Series

Chardonnay, WARed Wine • Josef Chromy Pepik Pinot Noir, TAS(choose one) • Robert Oatley Cabernet Sauvignon, WA • Gemtree Bloodstone Shiraz, SABeer • Cascade Light and 3 x Standard, Premium

and Ultimate Range

Ultimate add $20 per guest – includes basic spiritsSparkling White Wine • Taltarni Vintage Brut, South East Australia(choose two) • Giesen Small Batch Sauvignon Blanc, NZ • Breganze Savardo Pinot Grigio Veneto, Italy • Oakridge Yarra Valley Chardonnay, VIC • Pikes ‘Traditionale’ Riesling, SA • Shaw and Smith Sauvignon Blanc, SARed Wine • Villa Maria Merlot, NZ(choose two) • Snake and Herring ‘Dirty Boots’

Cabernet Sauvignon, WA • Penny’s Hill Cracking Black Shiraz, SA • Bremerton ‘Tamblyn’ Cabernet Shiraz Merlot

Malbec, WABeer • Cascade Light and 3 x Standard, Premium

and Ultimate Range

Beer SelectionsSTANDARD RANGE• Cascade Light• XXXX Gold Mid Strength• XXXX Summer• Victoria Bitter• Great Northern Super Crisp• Great Northern OriginalPREMIUM AND ULTIMATE RANGE• Pure Blonde (Low Carb)• Hahn Super Dry (Low Carb)• Coopers Pale Ale• Crown Lager• James Boags• Sommersby Apple• Sommersby Pear• James Squire 150 Lashes• Peroni Leggera Mid Strength• Heineken• Peroni• Asahi• Corona• Stella Artois• James Boags• Carlton Dry

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ACCOMMODATIONCastaways Resort & Spa offers a wide range of accommodation, with 47 luxury beachfront rooms and self-contained apartments, a private Beachside Villa, 18 lush Rainforest Rooms and a Luxury 3 Bedroom Apartment all spread over three centrally-located properties. With a range of accommodation to suit all needs and budget, Castaways is the perfect location for your destination wedding.

DRIFT SPADrift away in the hands of our professional day spa therapists. Drift Spa offers a wide range of beachfront wellness and relaxation experiences to sooth the nerves before the big day, celebrate with friends or add to your wedded bliss. Drift Spa offers specialty treatments for the groom and exclusive group bookings can also be organised for a special pampering for up to 10 guests.

The food and wine was exceptional, staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. Nothing was too much

trouble and our Wedding Co-ordinator went above and beyond what we could have asked for. We would highly recommend Castaways to anyone looking for

a venue in Tropical North Queensland

– EMILY

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Let us help you plan your dream beach wedding. Please contact our wedding specialists to enquire

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