Thala Beach Nature Reserve

Journey to the North: A scenic road trip from Cairns - SilverKris

"A 58-hectare eco-retreat on a revegetated headland that was once a degraded sugar plantation and is now restored to native beachfront forest; it operates with a clear conservation ethos (recognized by membership in National Geographic's Unique Lodges program) and is a habitat for wallabies, reptiles and prolific birdlife. Guests stay in deluxe treehouse-style bungalows, swim in a pool designed to resemble a natural rockpool, relax in hammocks strung between palms while watching sunsets over the Macalister Range, and enjoy a peaceful, nature-immersed retreat." - Fiona Harper