Property Details of Queensland Cottage

This absolutely magical 4 acre tropical rainforest property, is situated on the edge of the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest and within 25 minutes of the Australia's magnificent Great Barrier Reef, making it a perfect base to explore Australia's Tropical North as well as experiencing the magic of staying in a tropical rainforest.

Easily accessible from Europe, USA, and the UK, with direct international flights to Cairns, a vibrant cosmopolitan tropical city of 100,000 people. From Cairns, the property is a 90 minute scenic drive along one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world.

Once at the property you will enjoy exclusive use of the entire property for the duration of your stay ensuring your privacy and comfort, making it truly a home away from home in stunning, exotic natural surroundings..

Property Features:
* 1 klm of hand cut rainforest walking trails
* Rainforest gazebo surrounded by cascading water ponds
* Outside dining patio with BBQ facilities
* Tropical fruit orchard
* exotic tropcial gardens home to a wide variety of tropical butterflies and birds

Cottage Feataures:
* King size mahogany bed
* Hand-crafted leadlighting, bamboo ceilings, timber floors
* Picture window double spa bath
* Gourmet kitchen
* Full laundry facilities
* Qaulity CD system with CD collection
* Library with rainforest reference books
* Birdwatching books and binoculars
* TV with Video Collection
* Ceiling fans

Enjoy absolute privacy, seclusion, serenity and romance in the heart of one of the most beautiful tropical locations in the world.

Local Area Details

Two of the world's most precious natural attractions lie within 30 mins drive from the property. World Heritage listed for their stunning beauty and ecological value to the planet, the Great Barrier Reef offers snorkelling, scuba diving and sailing tours from Port Douglas while the Daintree Rainforest offers river cruises along the Daintree River, horseback riding along the beach and 5 star dining at Cape Tribulation.
Historical Cooktown, home of the wild 1880's goldrush days and the place where Captain James Cook repaired his ship "The Endeavour", is also withing a 1/2 days drive.
If the mood for world class dinilng, shopping, or golfing hits you, or the need for a pampering session at a day spa arises, the boutique resort of Port Douglas is just 30 mins drive.

Additional Information

About Golfing

Australia's Far North offers the discerning golfer no fewer than 2 world class golf courses; *The Mirage Country Club Golf Course *Pepper's Links Golf Course Both offer golf packages and specials Course prices for 18 holes range from AUS$100 - $ 150 Electric Golf Carts are included.

About Sailing

Sailing in tropical waters is a special experience - warm breezes, stunning mountainous coastal scenery, and coral cay islands are what to expect. From Cairns and Port Douglas there is a range of sailing experiences from day sailing tours on all sizes of boats and sole charters Prices range form AUS $ 100 per person for 1/2 day sailing

About Weather/Climate/Temperature

Julatten has one of most beautiful climates in the world. what you can expect: Summer: November - April Daytime Temperatures are between 27 - 32 degrees Celcius Night-time Temperatures are between 20 - 25 degrees Celcius Winter: May - October Daytime Temperatures are between 22- 26 degrees Celcius Nightime Temperatures are between 13 - 16 degrees Celcius Summer time the humidity is high and there is frequent tropical rain Winter time the humidity is low and there is infrequent rain

About Beaches

Far North Tropical Queensland's beaches are amongst the most beautiful in the world. Golden sands, palm fringed beaches stretch from Cairns Northern Beaches to Cape Tribulation in the Daintree National Park. Protected by the Great Barrier Reef, they offer safe, pristine swimming conditions from May - December. All year round they are one of the most exotic, romantic places to enjoy early morning or evening walks Those brochure pictures could easily have been taken at the famous Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas - come and check it out for yourself.

About Diving

Scuba Diving on the Great Barrier Reef is one of the main attractions in this fantastic area. A vast range of boats leave daily from Port Douglas, Cairns and Cape Tribulation to the Outer Barrier Reef for snorkelling and scuba diving. All boats accept PADI diving qualifications. Prices start from AUS $100 per person per day and additional dives are much cheaper. All scuba diving gear is supplied.

About Fishing

Far North Queensland is famous for its off shore deep sea fishing - Black Marlin being a speciality. Freshwater Estuary Fishing is also very popular with Barramundi being the most sought after. The Daintree River is a very popular fishing destination There are a vast range of fishing opportunities from Cairns, Port Douglas and the Daintree River from small self-hire dinghies to fully guided day trips on small, medium and large boats. Sole charters on luxury game fishing boats are also available

About Airport Information

The nearest airport is at Cairns, 90 minutes from Cairns Rainforest Retreat. Both international and domestic airlines fly daily into Cairns Direct flights are available to all Australia's major capital cities as well as the Gold Coast and Australia's Red Centre (Alice Springs / Ayer's Rock)

About Local Restaurants

Port Douglas the beachside resort which is 25 minutes drive is world renowned for its vast array of eateries ranging from world class dining at the Sheraton Mirage Resort, The Nautilus Restaurant,and The Catalina Restaurant to upmarket international and modern Australian al fresco restaurants to trendy boardwalk and waterfront cafes. The Daintree area also has superb dining in rainforest locations at Silky Oaks Lodge and Daintree Eco Lodge as well as the Cape Restaurant at Cape Tribulation

About Walking

Walking in tropical rainforests is a once in a life time experience. There are an abundance of walks in the many National Parks throughout the area. Either do your own walks or take one of the many organised walks with a guide in the area. They leave from Port Douglas. If you are specially interested in walking please contact owner for detailed information.

About Shopping

Port Douglas has a wide array of shopping facilities ranging from international boutique style at the Marina Mirage Complex to locally designed fashion and jewellry along Macroosan Street. Sunday Markets in Port Douglas are ecletic and vibrant, and offer the opportunity to pick up local artwork and handcrafts. Markets are a feature of the Tropical Far North Queensland and can be found at selected villages and towns on any day of the week.

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Contact Information for Cairns Rainforest Retreat Australia

Name:	Julie Lane
Telephone:	+61-74094-1765
Alt Telephone:	+61-4224-08053
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