ACCOMMODATION FOREST CREEK QLD

Self-contained B&B rainforest bungalows

Cow Bay Homestay Bed and Breakfast is located north of the Daintree River in Cow Bay, and adjacent to the two world heritage areas, the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. The two guest rooms with ensuites offer great views into tropical gardens and rainforests as you wake up each morning to the surrounding nature. Both rooms are fitted out with fans, air conditioners in summer, insect screens, quality bedding, towels, linen and polished timber floors. Lounge areas are in front of each room. Rooms are serviced daily. During your visit you may relax on the cool veranda or on the timber deck spotting birds, stars, butterflies, swim in the fresh water creek, enjoy self guided walks along the creek and in the rainforest on the property. Here you can totally switch off: guaranteed no mobile coverage Plenty of self guided activities in the area and you can enjoy the large range of locally guided tours offering walks, sea kayaking, horse riding, fruit tasting, Four Wheel Drive, snorkelling, and jungle 'surfing'. Great breakfasts. Marion speaks German and can arrange all your tour bookings for you.

Wait a While Retreat is a stunning pole framed timber house offering private and secluded accommodation for up to nine guests in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest, and only 600 metres from the picturesque Cow Bay Beach. Stay in one of the most beautiful houses in the Daintree Rainforest - the perfect place to relax and enjoy the rainforest and you have a choice of restaurants and cafes close by. Wait a While Retreat is just a few minutes walk from Cow Bay Beach where the reef and rainforest meet. The Daintree - Cape Tribulation region lays claim to being the only spot on the planet where two world heritage areas meet - The Great Barrier Reef and the North Queensland Wet Tropics. Wait A While Retreat in the Daintree is one of the largest single dwellings ever constructed in the Daintree Rainforest. Designed by award-winning, South African architect Gavin Paddock, and modelled on the traditional New Guinean long-house, Wait a While Daintree provides almost 500 square metres of living space.

Lync Haven Rainforest Retreat Motel, Camping and Wildlife Experience in the Daintree, is a well established, family friendly and affordable rainforest property in Cape Tribulation, Tropical North Queensland. Situated on 20 acres of Tropical Rainforest, Lync-Haven offers a unique tranquil experience for every one catering for groups, individuals and families. Their tropical dining haven is a peaceful, relaxing place to surround yourself in offering a wide selection of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lync-Haven's surroundings are alive with the sounds of native wildlife, many you can see inhabit this area, there is a collection of snakes, birds, lizards,kangaroos and crocodiles including Doris their salt water crocodile. Lync-Haven provides air-conditioned motel rooms with coffee and tea making facilities, fridge and all linen is supplied. The caravan and camping ground is set in their lush rainforest park where you can sit back and enjoy the sounds of the birds and other wildlife. Enjoy the tranquil environment while cooking in the camp kitchen with all utensils supplied. Powered and non-powered sites are available. You can bring your own dry wood and have a camp fire in the designated fire pits....

Red Mill House in Daintree caters to travellers with an interest in ecology, wildlife and the conservation of the Daintree. Set in one and a half acres of secluded tropical gardens rich in birdlife and butterflies, Red Mill House is within easy reach of the Daintree River and the World Heritage listed Daintree National Park and accessible to Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and the Great Barrier Reef. Red Mill House Bed and Breakfast is famous for friendly service, excellent local information and home-made breakfasts. There are also birdwatching tours and guiding available. Beautiful gardens, large swimming pool, communal lounge and games area, laundry and free internet compliment the spacious rooms and friendly service....

In line with the philosophy of combining nature, nurture and culture in a pure rainforest environment, Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa offers quality accommodation, stunning cuisine, authentic Aboriginal culture and a world‐acclaimed day and wellness spa. Declared the 'most pampering Eco Lodge in the world,' the lodge boasts 15 quality bayans, nestled amongst the world's oldest living rainforest and adjacent to the majestic Daintree River, and reinforces the impression of being 'at one' with nature. Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is situated in the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest, adjacent to the majestic Daintree River. The property is south of the Daintree River (Cairns side) and easily accessible needing no Four Wheel Drive or ferry crossing. They are 110 kilometres north of Cairns (90 minutes) and 45 kilometres north of Port Douglas (40 minutes) with all travel on sealed roads.

Tea Tree Cottage is an elevated, pole-framed structure, nestled in the foothills of the majestic Thornton Peak; this mountain (1374 metres), sacred to the traditional owners, the Kuku Yalanji, and shrouded with mystery and legend, dominates the Daintree rainforest skyline. Tea Tree Cottage, located midway between the Daintree River and Cape Tribulation (20 minutes north), in an area of the Daintree Coast renowned for its biodiversity and uniqueness as a refuge for rare, ancient and endemic flora and fauna, is an ideal base for exploring the World Heritage-listed rainforest, the Daintree National Park and, the somewhat underplayed jewels of the Daintree Coast, the quiet, secluded and pristine beaches.

Daintree Secrets is the only property in the Daintree/ Cape Tribulation area with it's own private swimming hole and waterfalls- right at the end of your veranda! Conveniently located close to all the local cafe's, restaurants and tourist attractions, but so secluded that you probably will not want to leave. You will hear the waterfalls as soon as you arrive, and the view from your veranda will take your breath away. This truly is paradise, and it is all yours. Daintree Secrets has one of the most beautiful private swimming holes in the entire Daintree / Cape Tribulation area! The house is fully furnished with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living/kitchen area and with a large scenic veranda. All linen is provided along with tea, coffee and basic kitchen supplies. The house has a television, DVD and compact disc player, along with a library of DVDs and compact discs for your enjoyment. There is also a selection of books and games. However, there is no cable television or internet, one of the many joys of this pristine paradise. A perfect base to explore the area, but why would you leave when the best is at your doorstep?...

Elegant, private, unique are just a few words to describe Riverside. Located in the heart of the Daintree on 20 acres, Riverside is an ideal getaway for couples or small families. A 200 metre palm lined driveway leads to a one bedroom house amidst extensive manicured grounds. Gorgeous views of Thornton Peak and just metres away from your own swimming hole in Cooper Creek. In a place where there are postcards at every turn, Riverside stands out.

Nestled amongst world heritage listed Daintree Rainforest, Daintree Wilderness Lodge provides their guests with a true rainforest experience, set right in the Daintree area. With boutique style accommodation, personalised service and friendly atmosphere, Daintree Wilderness Lodge is tailored towards couples. They only have seven cabins and really enjoy looking after their guests during their stay. Each cabin has its own boardwalk leading you to your front door, air conditioning, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, ensuite and offer complete privacy with a viewing roof and balcony overlooking the rainforest. Cassowary birds, Boyd Forest Dragons, stripped possoms and other unique wildlife are often spotted on the property by the guests. Guests have described their stay as "unique and special" which is what they hope to achieve for every guest....

After crossing the Alexandra Range visitors encounter the first bit of 'civilisation' north of the Daintree River at Cow Bay, located halfway between the Daintree River and Cape Tribulation and offering great beach and rainforest experiences. The turn off to Cow Bay Beach is at Buchanan Creek Road. On the way you can observe the hills of the Alexandra Range (on the right) with its dark rainforest vegetation. Watch for birds, butterflies and cassowaries in this area.? The three secluded bays of Cow Bay Beach are perfect for relaxing, swimming and snorkeling on the inshore reefs and also fishing and beach walking. There are always shady spots on these beaches. Guided sea kayaking can be booked locally at Crocodylus Village. Cow Bay is not a township but a place name derived from the farming of cattle in the area in the early days. The other idea is that Cow Bay is named after the dugongs (sea cows) which come to feed on the seagrass beds in the bay. Cow Bay had a colourful past of farming, logging and grazing. Today tourism is the main industry and sustainability is the main aim of the local community. Local businesses in the Cow Bay and Diwan region offer various types of accommodation - resort style, backpacker, holiday houses, apartments, bed and breakfasts and camping. There is the Daintree Discovery Centre, home-made ice-creams, restaurants, caf?s, art and craft, rainforest tours, tea growing, an air strip, horse riding, overnight sea-kayaking to Snapper Island, guided walks and the RACQ depot.? ...

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