Morning tea at Thala Beach Lodge in Far North Queensland

5 star family-owned & operated Thala Beach Nature Reserve has achieved the highest accreditation of eco certificationthrough its sustainable practice and environmental sensitivity (Ecotourism Australia).  83 deluxe timber bungalows are built high on stilts and nestle in the forest canopy providing a magical and unobtrusive relationship with the natural world. All bungalows have views either to the ocean or the forested mountains.


Paths meander through rainforests and connect with 2kms of private sandy beaches. Delightful hours are spent discovering native flora & fauna, secluded coves and rock pools.

Complimentary onsite guided tours led by passionate & informative staff include tree-planting, a unique coconut plantation odyssey, stargazing at outdoor observatory, nature & wildlife walks, and bird watching tours.

The views from the restaurant are panoramic across the Coral Sea and forested coastline. Guests dine among the birds in the surrounding treetops whilst enjoying modern Australian cuisine with friendly five-star service. All over the resort's 145 acres, guests find themselves in an enchanting and relaxing environment.

Location
Thala is located 45 minutes drive north of the Cairns International Airport and 15 minutes drive south of Port Douglas. Sitting spectacularly atop a peninsula with breathtaking views of untouched coastline, it is the only beach nature lodge between Cairns and Port Douglas.

What's Included:

• Deluxe bungalow accommodation for two guests (king bed or two king singles)
• Onsite guided nature tours including:
• Tree planting, wildlife and nature walks, bird watching tours, a unique coconut plantation odyssey and beach combing
• Star gazing at Thala's specially-designed outdoor observatory
• Weekly evening presentations by local indigenous personalities
• Buggy transfers around the resort on request 

Key Features:
With 58 hectares of native forest on a private-access beach, Thala is surrounded by World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest

BOOK 3 NIGHTS OR MORE & RECEIVE

Complimentary daily breakfast for 2 persons
Valid:01st April 2014 - 31st March 2015
(Excluding Jungle Walk Bungalows & based on the 1-3 nightly rate only)
Not combinable with any other offer 

FREE NIGHT SPECIALS

Stay 5 Nights / Pay 4 Nights
Valid: 01st April 2015 - 31st March 2016

Amphora apartments in Palm Cove

Looking for a Deal...? We are pleased to offer you this collection of privately managed, exceptional value for money apartments at the Amphora Resort Palm Cove... featuring prime beachfront location with breathtaking views of the Coral Sea.

Located on the last great beachfront site in Palm Cove, the Amphora Resort Palm Cove, Queensland offers spacious modern apartments and hotel rooms, many boasting breathtaking views of the Coral Sea.

Each fully self-contained apartment at Amphora Resort has premium finishes including, fully-fitted kitchens, stone bench tops, air conditioning and fans, internal laundry and more.

If swimming pools are a priority, then there are none better in Palm Cove than at the Amphora Resort Palm Cove... a huge lagoon-style swimming pool which gets sunshine throughout the day.

Palm Cove Beach:			20 metres
Village Centre:			On southern end of Esplanade
Reception Hours:			Monday - Sunday 8am - 6pm (After-hours checkins can be arranged with prior advice)
Levels:			3
Lifts:			no
Check in:			2pm
Check out:			10am

Accessibility: 

Amphora Resort, Palm Cove receives transport services to and from Cairns International/Domestic Airport and Railway Station at additional charge. Let us arrange these for you. Taxis and bus services operate regularly to Palm Cove from Cairns International/Domestic Airport.

Car Parking:

Undercover off street parking.

Key Features:
Amphora Resort Palm Cove offers luxurious beachfront property, huge lagoon-style swimming pool with all day sun, superbly finished and incredibly spacious apartments and a licensed restaurant onsite. Beautifully located Palm Cove accommodation.

Facilities:

Resort Facilities:	Room Facilities:
- Baby sitting available - Landscaped gardens - Off street parking - On Esplanade - Outdoor swimming lagoon - Vivo Bar & Grill - Waterfront location	- Air conditioning in all rooms - Cable TV - Ceiling Fans - Fully equipped kitchen in apartments - Hairdryer - Iron & Ironing Board - Laundry facilities in apartments - Ocean or pool views available - Spa Baths in some apartments

Scenic beauty in Cairns esplanade

Vision Apartments Cairns Esplanade provides luxurious 2 and 3 bedroom 5 star (self rated) accommodation with stunning water views.

Located in the heart of Cairns you can enjoy a relaxing stroll along the boardwalk to the many attractions Cairns has to offer or sit back on your balcony and enjoy the tranquility and luxury Vision entails. Apartments are modern, comfortable, furnished with state of the art appliances and serviced daily.

Providing two swimming pools, gymnasium, outdoor BBQ area, steam room and on-site massage room all surrounded by lush tropical gardens.  All of your expectations will met. 

The Cairns Esplanade is a hub of excitement for Cairns tourists and locals alike, offering many different activities, events and facilities for all ages.

You can swim in the beautiful, 400 square metre lagoon pool with sandy beach edges or laze about on the lush grasses and timber decks. Go for a walk or run on the scenic boardwalk and see wild Lorikeets and sea birds - remember to stop at the purpose built exercise stations along the way.

You can play beach volley ball, learn a new trick at the skate/BMX park or relax and listen to live entertainment just by walking out the door of your Vision Cairns Esplanade apartment.

Key Features:
Vision Cairns Esplanade offers new 5 star Two & Three Bedroom Apartments on the Cairns Esplanade, within easy walking distance to the city centre, lagoon swimming pool, Muddies play ground... Facilities inc gym, sauna, two swimming pools... . 

FREE NIGHT SPECIALS

Stay 5 Nights / Pay 4 Nights
Valid: 15th January - 31st March 2015
(Based on the 3-6 Nightly Rate)
Maximum 5 Free Nights
5 Night Minimum Stay May Apply 22 December to 5 January. Please Call To Check

FREE NIGHT SPECIALS

Stay 7 Nights / Pay 6 Nights
Valid: 01st May - 31st May 2015
& 15th January - 31st March 2016
(Based on the 3-6 Nightly Rate)
Maximum 5 Free Nights 

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Eden holiday house at Trinity Beach

Eden - Luxury Four Bedroom Holiday Home - Trinity Beach  


The luxury holiday house is fully designed for the Cairns tropics with open-plan living throughout. The house boasts wide bi-fold doors opening out to a large entertaining area with gas barbecue and full table setting, a resort-style in-ground swimming pool with inbuilt spa which is heated from May to September, and an outdoor gazebo which overlooks the lagoon, complete with sun lounges to laze away the sunny days.

Eden features a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dining room, fully-equipped laundry, air conditioning throughout and ceiling fans.

The comfortable living area has a 42" plasma television, DVD player and stereo/CD player.

The extra-large main bedroom has a walk-in robe, en suite with double shower and direct access to the pool overlooking the lagoon.

The main bathroom has a shower, large corner spa, and a separate toilet and powder room.

The property is also wheelchair-accessible, has a double lock-up garage and has a fully-fenced yard.

Key Features:
Luxury Four Bedroom Holiday House. Gourmet Kitchen, open plan living room, two bathrooms, separate powder room and private pool with spa 

Facilities:

Resort Facilities:

Room Facilities:

Swimming pool (heated in the cooler months) with spa Double lock-up garage Fully fenced yard

Four bedrooms (sleeps 8 with 1x king, 1x queen, 4x single or 3x king, 1x queen) Main bedroom is extra-large with walk-in robe and en suite Flatscreen TV in every Bedroom Two bathrooms Corner spa Separate toilet Separate powder room Gourmet kitchen - Fully equipped with stainless steel appliances Open-plan living area 42" plasma TV DVD player Stereo/CD player I-Pod Docking Station Dvd Player Plus 100 Dvd's Book Library Fully equipped Laundry Air Conditioned

Visiting the Cairns Esplanade

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Travelling Alone if you’re Introverted

In Far North Queensland we see a lot of people travelling around alone and experiencing the beauties of this part of Australia first hand.

Now there is an assumption, in some quarters, that solo travellers are all natural extroverts who enjoy ‘mixing in’ with large groups of strangers at every opportunity. In our experience though, that assumption is often false.

It may well be that you are planning to travel up here on your own but you are, in fact, the quiet retiring sort who is typically introverted and who doesn’t want to be ‘engaged’ in conversation and joint fun-filled activities with your fellow holidaymakers.

The good news is that the culture around here is very much one of open and easy friendliness but also that of respecting someone’s privacy. If you prefer to be quiet and solitary in your exploration of some of the natural beauties of places such as Trinity Beach and Port Douglas, then you’ll find plenty of opportunities to simply ‘get away from it all’.

Of course, if you are in somewhere like our Trinity Beach accommodation and you do feel the need for some friendly and good-natured company, then there’ll be plenty of opportunity to make new friends around the pool or on the beach etc. 

The only point we would make relating to travelling alone is to remember to let someone know your planned itinerary if you intend to go well off the beaten track into some of the wild natural beauty surrounding the Far North Queensland resorts. That should include your estimated time of return etc. 

That’s just basic common-sense safety practice when exploring open and untamed country and it won’t conflict at all with your perfectly understandable desire to be left in peace and to your own devices!

So, if you are a quiet and reserved person travelling alone, you find this part of the world ideal.