EXPERIENCE
With the best of the region’s experiences effortlessly within reach, every day offers something new to discover.
Chase adventure on the world-class Smithfield Mountain Bike Park, cast a line on a private Great Barrier Reef fishing trip, or explore the hiking trails of Earl Hill Conservation Park right from the Lodge. Prefer a gentler pace? Tee off at Half Moon Bay Golf Club, cycle the breezy northern beaches, or spot rare birdlife at Cattana Wetlands — all just moments from your suite.
PEDAL THRU PARADISE
Discover the freedom of two wheels and take in the tropical charm of Cairns' Northern Beaches at your own pace. The newly constructed Leisure Trail winds through coastal communities offering a scenic and serene way to explore the region.
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Whether you're pausing for sunrise views, a cooling ocean dip, or a beachside bite, cycling is a relaxed and rewarding way to connect with the landscape and local lifestyle.
WETLAND BIRDWATCHING
Play 'iSpy' with feathered friends at Cattana Wetlands, just a 14-minute bike ride away.
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Once a cane farm and quarry, this 80-hectare site has been beautifully restored into a thriving nature conservation park. Stroll the elevated boardwalks through palm forests, freshwater and saltwater lakes, and discover one of Cairns' top birdwatching hotspots - all teeming with life and quiet beauty.
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Image credit: Mark Lethlean
HIKE THE TRAILS
Set off on foot and reconnect with nature on the trails of Earl Hill Conservation Park, just 800 metres from the Lodge.
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This scenic network of woodland and beachfront trails offers a rewarding escape into the tropical landscape — where panoramic views, shaded paths, and a sense of stillness await just minutes from your door.
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Image credit: Qld Dept of Environment, Science & Innovation
GOLFING GROOVE
Turn your holiday into a hole-in-one experience at Half Moon Bay Golf Club — just an 11-minute drive from the Lodge.
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Framed by mountain ranges and the sparkling waters of the Coral Sea, this scenic 18-hole course offers a relaxed yet rewarding round for golfers of all levels.
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Whether you're teeing off at sunrise or winding down with a casual afternoon game, it's the perfect way to blend leisure with the laid-back rhythm of the tropics.
MOUNTAIN BIKING MAGNET
Tackle world-class trails at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park — only 6 minutes drive from the Lodge to trail head.
Australia’s oldest and most iconic rainforest trail network with over 60km of green, blue, and black-rated tracks winding through lush rainforest, crystal-clear streams, and ridgelines with Great Barrier Reef views, this legendary park is a magnet for mountain bikers of all levels.
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Hire a bike, catch a shuttle, and craft your own rainforest ride.
