ACCOMMODATION NORTH JOHNSTONE QLD

This Property is currently under refurbishment Malanda Lodge Motel is situated on 11 acres of rolling green native lawns and shrubs on the Atherton tablelands just 1 hour from Cairns. Enjoy the cool clean crisp country air whilst relaxing in your quality motel room with free cable TV, en-suite, air-conditioning, tea/coffee facilities and a balcony with views that are just purely relaxing. Dine from our A la Carte restaurant either in room or at the restaurant by the log fire on those winter nights. Australian Country Style Meals, with Char Grilled Steaks. Malanda Lodge Motel a friendly and homely place to stay.

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat is 230 acres of pure paradise situated just ten minutes from Lake Eacham in the Cairns Highlands. The treehouses sit in elevated rainforest surroundings looking out over Wooroonooran National Park. All luxurious pole and timber treehouses are totally private and feature large spas, cosy fireplaces and balconies with stunning mountain views. There are pristine rainforest streams to explore, nine kilometres of walking tracks and abundant bird life with over 160 species recorded. Guided bird watching is available. A complimentary breakfast hamper is also included. This cool tropical mountain retreat offers peace and relaxation and with its eastern outlook, guests are rewarded with fabulous moon and sun rises over the mountains. They are ideal for the romantic hideaway or the family holiday....

Purpose designed for comfort in the wilderness their six luxury timber and glass Treehouses are perched high in the rainforest canopy on the banks of the flowing Ithaca River. Positioned for complete privacy each Treehouse has king beds, a double spa, a wood fireplace, fully self-contained kitchen, and a balcony with a barbecue and hammock. All are totally secluded and offer a spectacular retreat from the everyday. In a world of rapidly shrinking ecosystems their protected 100 acres of rare upland mesophyll vine forest is part of one of the largest untouched tracts of rainforest on the Cairns Highlands and offers a phenomenally high density of rare and unique wildlife. Resident Cassowaries, Lumholtz's's Tree Kangaroos and endangered Green Possums call our forest home whilst shy platypus inhabit the river. Pademelon Wallabies abound and Brushtail Possums will visit your balcony every night, whilst Northern Bandicoots and other marsupials forage on the evening forest floor. Wake to a serenade of birdsong every morning as an ever-changing parade of rainforest birds greet you on your Treehouse balcony and immerse yourself in the grandeur of pristine, old growth, high country rainforest. We are privileged to be the custodians of this rare, precious place.

Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges are fully self-contained holiday lodges hidden in 1,200 acres of lush, cool, highland rainforest bordering Lake Eacham National Park on the Atherton Tablelands. Experience excellent bird and wildlife viewing in a private, peaceful and serene rainforest setting. Walk through the forest to the crystal clear waters of Lake Eacham to swim, barbecue and relax around the ancient volcanic crater lake. Every evening there is Rainforest Kangaroo Viewing and Wildlife Commentary. An illuminated Wildlife Viewing Platform is available until 11.00 p.m. for guests to view Sugar Gliders, Stripped Possums, Uromys, Bandicoots, Melomys, Antechinus and other wildlife. Experience excellent birdwatching from the verandah of you lodge. Common sightings include: Victoria Rifle Birds, Spotted Cat Birds, Tooth-billed Bower Birds, Grey-headed Robins, Orange-footed Jungle Fowls, Parrots, Fruit Pigeons, Whipbirds and a great many other bird species, while red Boobooks and Lesser Sooty Owls can be heard at night.

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat is 230 acres of pure paradise situated just ten minutes from Lake Eacham in the Cairns Highlands. The treehouses sit in elevated rainforest surroundings looking out over Wooroonooran National Park. All luxurious pole and timber treehouses are totally private and feature large spas, cosy fireplaces and balconies with stunning mountain views. There are pristine rainforest streams to explore, nine kilometres of walking tracks and abundant bird life with over 160 species recorded. Guided bird watching is available. A complimentary breakfast hamper is also included. This cool tropical mountain retreat offers peace and relaxation and with its eastern outlook, guests are rewarded with fabulous moon and sun rises over the mountains. They are ideal for the romantic hideaway or the family holiday.

A clear, blue lake surrounded by cool rainforest, Lake Eacham offers swimming, birdwatching, canoeing, picnic areas and shady walking tracks, making it a popular recreation area with locals and visitors alike. Lake Eacham, Crater Lakes National Park is in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Like Lake Barrine, Lake Eacham is a maar (a crater lake formed by volcanic explosions) surrounded by rainforest. Take a refreshing dip then lounge on the grassy area near the viewing decks which offer uninterrupted views of the lake. Walk the 3 kilometre lake circuit track and look for musky-rat kangaroos, small marsupials which are active during the day, turtles and fish at the lake's edge and a variety of birds in the rainforest. Explore the fun 1.4 kilometre return Children's walk and learn about local wildlife. Paddle a kayak or canoe on the clear smooth waters of the lake. Ride your bike through the park on Lakes Drive, a winding sealed bitumen access road....

Malanda Falls Rainforest Walk is located within the Malanda Falls Conservation Park on the Atherton Tablelands. Malanda Falls, on the North Johnstone River, tumbles over basalt rock formed by an ancient lava flow that spread from the Mount Hypipamee area 15 kilometres away. Starting on the opposite side of the road to the car park, the 1.5 kilometre Rainforest circuit walk follows the North Johnstone River before turning back through the forest to its starting point. Look for platypus, fish and turtles from the viewing deck over the river, and learn some of the many tree species that make up the forest. Stay on the walking track and boardwalks at all times. Allow one hour walking time to complete this track of an easy grade. ...