Updated on: Wednesday November 19, 2008

The picturesque Cairns Highlands is located over the mountain range about 1 hour's drive west from Cairns. It is home to a wonderful and diverse array of unique Australian native wild life living amongst the magnificent rainforests, volcanic lakes, waterfalls and some of the most fertile farming lands in Australia.

The general climate in this area is more temperate than the tropical humidity of the coast and is the only place you will find the need for open fire places during the winter months in the tropics. It does get a little "chilly" between May to September so visitors to this area are advised to have some light warm clothing with them for the early mornings, late evenings and nights.

Luxury Retreat Lodges

These luxury retreat lodges are nestled on 150 acres of Australian native bush high on a ridge overlooking the picturesque Atherton Tablelands in the Cairns Highlands, only 1 hour's scenic drive from Cairns. A great place to escape the riggers of modern day life.

The romantic self contained lodge accommodation with heated deck spas and private plunge pool offer privacy, peace and tranquillity with mountain walking tracks and panoramic views across the Atherton Tablelands.
 

From here you can enjoy sweeping views north and east towards Lake Tinaroo, while behind you rise the rugged ridges of Australia's Great Dividing Range.

Enjoy shopping for antiques, local arts & crafts and jewellery, wildlife spotting, bird watching, swimming, horse riding, rain forest walks, sightseeing, caving, exploring local weekend markets and all year round barramundi fishing on Lake Tinaroo. Visit historic villages like Yungaburra, old goldmines, crater lakes or the great Aussie Outback.

There are 3 different levels of lodges available with vary degrees of luxurious features

Treetops Spa Lodge

•  Heated deck spa with headrests and recliners
•  Huge deck with BBQ
•  Log fire
•  Double shower
•  DVD home theatre surround sound system
•  Reverse cycle split system air-conditioning
•  Dishwasher
•  King size bed
•  Moonlighting
•  Hand crafted timber & wrought iron furniture
•  Private Laundry

HoneyGem Spa Lodge

•  Private Plunge Pool Hearty
•  Breakfast Hamper for first two mornings (please advise us of any specific dietary requirements eg. Vegetarian)
•  Queen-size red cedar bed
•  Cosy log fire
•  Large heated deck spa
•  On-deck BBQ 
•  BBQ packs available (prior notice required)
•  BYO alcoholic drinks
•  Comfortable lounge & mood lighting
•  TV, Video player, Stereo, board games (Videos & CDs provided)
•  Delicious homemade cookies on arrival, plus port, handmade chocolates, fresh native flowers
•  Laundry & ironing facilities
•  Fully fly screened with fans
•  Pool towels
•  Binoculars & nature guides
•  Personal toiletries, hairdryer, plush robes & booties

Moonlight Spa Lodge

•  Hearty Breakfast hamper for first 2 mornings (please advise us of any specific dietary requirements eg. Vegetarian)
•  Queen-size bed
•  Double shower
•  Comfortable lounge, cosy log fire, mood lighting
•  Large heated aromatherapy deck spa with full recliners and head rests
•  On-deck BBQ, BBQ packs available (prior notice required)
•  BYO alcoholic drinks
•  TV, DVD, CD players (books, board games, DVDs, CDs supplied)
•  Delicious homemade cookies on arrival, plus port, handmade chocolates, fresh native flowers
•  Laundry & ironing facilities
•  Fully fly screened with fans
•  Personal toiletries & hairdryer, plush robes & booties 
• Binoculars & nature guide

Lavender Hill

This B & B country style villa is nested in the peaceful surrounds of Tinaroo Dam on the banks of the Barron River where it flows in and is a magnificent spot to do some bird and/or wildlife spotting or just kick back with a good book and relax.

From here you can go bushwalking and/or exploring through the picturesque farming countryside, visit the nearby historical towns with local art galleries, crafts and antiques. Canoeing available on the tranquil river, excellent for spotting some of the 350 species of birds and the very recluse platypus.

Features include:-

•  Peaceful country views from the wide verandah

•  King-size beds

•  Satellite TV

•  Self-contained flat

•  Family atmosphere

•  Home cooking & jams

•  Dinner available upon request

•  All rooms on the ground floor

•  Full size pool table

•  Fireplaces for those cooler winter nights

•  Only minutes from Lake Tinaroo, Atherton & Yungaburra

•  World renown Barramundi fishing in Lake Tinaroo

•  Canoeing

•  Bird, wild life & platypus spotting

Blue Gum B & B And Apartments (4-Star)

This is a little place that we have discovered on the Atherton Tablelands for all of those people that like to do a little self driving.

It's a rustic timber pole home consisting of 3 levels. All levels have panoramic views. There are 3 bedrooms each with its own ensuite, two rooms are queens one is a family room with Queen and bunk beds. All lead into a common lounge, TV, kitchenette etc. room. Rooms are very spacious and have that warm timber feel. A deck provides an outside option to relax if you so wish. They also have all-weather BBQ facilities for guests. Privacy is assured unless you wish to mix with the family. Rooms are made up and cleaned daily.

Apartments

•  Bedroom 1or 2 with own ensuite
•  Lounge room with TV, lounge suite
•  Dining facilities with all necessary utensils
•  Kitchenette with refrigerator and limited cooking facilities
•  Private entrance from the Deck
•  All weather BBQ facilities available
•  Breakfast is an additional charge.
•  All weather BBQ facilities.
•  All linen.
•  Children Welcome.
•  Sleeps up to 2 Adults + 2 Children - Maximum 4 persons.