The seasons of Low Isles
Low Isles has a rich annual rhythm of wildlife, conservation and community events. Here's what happens when — and how to stay in the loop.
The island's wildlife and conservation programs follow a reliable seasonal pattern. Events and community activities are announced via our newsletter and social channels — sign up below to hear first.
Three seasons worth knowing
Trivia Night
All funds raised go towards a new Port Douglas Maritime Museum
Presented by K-Star Events & the Low Isles Preservation Society
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Wednesday
11 Nov
@ Central Hotel, Port Douglas
6.30pm for a
7pm start
Great prizes · Raffles · Auctions + Lucky door
Round up your crew
Think you know your reef from your rock'n'roll?
Grab your smartest mates, your trivia-obsessed aunty and that one friend who knows every movie quote — and join us for a cracking night of quizzing, laughs and friendly rivalry at the Central Hotel.
There are fabulous prizes up for grabs, plus raffles, auctions and lucky door prizes. Best of all, every dollar raised helps build a brand-new Port Douglas Maritime Museum.
- Fabulous prizes
- Raffles
- Live auctions
- Lucky door prizes
Book your team
Teams of up to 10 · $10 per person, paid on the night.
Send your team name, captain and number of players by email, or call or text to book your table.
Upcoming meetings & events
LIPS Trivia Night
Gather a team and test your knowledge for a fun night in support of LIPS. Venue and ticket details coming soon.
LIPS General Meeting
Date to be confirmed. Members will be notified by email, and details will be posted here.
Celebrating Douglas Shire 150
Next year, LIPS will take part in the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the Douglas Shire, including Carnivale in May 2027. It's a wonderful chance to share the stories of Low Isles and our maritime heritage with the whole community, and a lead-in to the centenary of the Great Barrier Reef Expedition in 2028.
Details will be announced as they're confirmed. Sign up for LIPS news to hear first.
Mark these in your calendar
Pied Imperial Pigeon counts
Dusk counts at Low Isles, coordinated by Dusty Howman. Open to LIPS members — contact us to join a count.
LIPS Annual General Meeting
The AGM is open to all financial members. Minutes and the President's Report are published on the website after the meeting.
Woody Island beach clean-up
Annual marine debris removal day on Woody Island in partnership with Tangaroa Blue Foundation. Data submitted to the national database.
Eye on the Reef surveys
Tourism Weekly Monitoring and Rapid Monitoring surveys submitted to GBRMPA. Anyone can report sightings via the GBRMPA app.
How to hear about events first
LIPS events, volunteer opportunities and island news are announced through our newsletter and social channels. Here's where to find us.
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