Curlew Café
Home to the famousBreakfast with the Birds and Koalas
Start your morning surrounded by the sights and sounds of Tropical North Queensland at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas’ iconic Breakfast with the Birds and Koalas experience.
Set within the lush Wetlands Habitat at Curlew Café, this relaxed dining experience invites guests to enjoy a generous seasonal breakfast while free-roaming birds wander nearby and koalas rest peacefully beside the dining area. For more than two decades, it has been one of Port Douglas’ most memorable wildlife dining experiences — combining fresh local flavours with unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Guests are seated in a shared, family-style setting overlooking the Koala Habitat, creating plenty of opportunities to snap photos, observe natural animal behaviours, and enjoy close-up moments with some of Australia’s most loved native species. Along the way, Wildlife Keepers are on hand to share stories about the animals, conservation efforts, and daily care inside the park.
The breakfast menu features a seasonal selection of eggs of the day, tropical antipasto, grilled favourites, fresh baked goods, tea, and coffee — with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and regional produce wherever possible.
Whether you’re visiting Port Douglas as part of a tropical holiday, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for a uniquely Australian breakfast experience, Breakfast with the Birds and Koalas offers a calm, immersive start to the day that blends wildlife, nature, and relaxed tropical dining in one unforgettable setting.
