Golfing
A tight par 70 all-weather-course overlooking the Coral Sea, Half Moon Bay Golf Club features sweeping views looking west to the Macallister Ranges. Only xx minutes drive from the Lodge, with a backdrop of the lush rainforest and fairways just 20 metres from the Coral Sea, this beautiful course is what golf in the tropical north is all about. Supporting a myriad of birdlife, the course features undulating fairways and beautiful greens that will test any level of golfer. A gently undulating layout overlooking the Coral Sea, tropical wetlands and sweeping views over the mountain ranges
Trinity Beach Lookout – via Cycad Palm Track
Starting from the eastern trailhead accessed via Half Moon Bay Beach and a steep set of stairs, this 1.4km return track takes you through cycad groves and past beautiful Coral Sea views up to the Trinity Beach lookout. Allow 50 minutes return to trailhead. Download trail map here
*Council bathroom facilities located at Half Moon Bay Beach carpark.
Photo credit: @coffeeincairns
Earl Hill Summit – via Woodland Track
A steep 3.6km return track providing stunning views over Double Island and Buchan Point to the north and Yarrabah Range to the south. Accessed from the woodland trailhead at the corner of Roberts Drive and Flagship Drive. Allow 2 hour return to trailhead.
Download trail map here
Photo credit: Qld Dept of Environment, Science & Innovation
Woodland to Beach – via Woodland, Rainforest & Cycad Palms Tracks
An end-to-end 1.6km route branching off the Woodland Track (at 1.1km signed junction), turning right onto the Rainforest Track which connects to the Cycad Palm Track to finish at the beach. Allow 2 hours trailhead to trailhead.
Download trail map here
Photo credit: Qld Dept of Environment, Science & Innovation
Earl Hill Summit – via Lizard Track
Only suitable for very experienced and fit walkers, the Lizard track provides a more difficult alternative to the Woodland track to the Earl Hill summit. Accessed from the Woodland trailhead at the corner of Roberts Drive and Flagship Drive. Allow 2 hour return to trailhead. Download trail map here
Photo credit: © Danora Buschkens