Thala Beach Nature Reserve, Port Douglas

Thala Beach Nature Reserve, Port Douglas

Thala Beach Nature Reserve combines incredible natural beauty with man-made luxury for the experience of a lifetime, tucked between the rainforest and the tropical Queensland coast, just south of Port Douglas. Built by a local family well known for their love of Indigenous culture and the local environment, that connection is incorporated throughout the Reserve's design.

Built in an environmentally friendly way, Thala Beach Nature Reserve sits spectacularly atop a headland with breathtaking views of the Coral Sea, offering luxury holiday escapes on a private beach between Palm Cove and Port Douglas. Imagine strolling at sunrise on your own private tropical beach, or relaxing with cocktails while watching the sunset over the coastal ranges - Thala Beach Nature Reserve offers the ultimate couples getaway.

Just a 10-minute drive south of Port Douglas, the property offers excellent features including Osprey's Restaurant and cocktail bar with breathtaking views, two free-form rock pools, a day spa, and complimentary onsite guided nature tours. The deluxe timber bungalows are built high on stilts and nestle in the forest canopy, providing a magical, unobtrusive relationship with the natural world. All bungalows are air-conditioned, stylishly decorated, screened, and offer stunning views of either the ocean or forested mountains.

Thala Beach Nature Reserve sits on a unique rainforest-backed 145-acre property with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Port Douglas and the Daintree Rainforest. It's a great base for a day out on Low Isles with Wavedancer, a great spot for snorkelling. Drive through the rainforest and spend a day in Kuranda - another World Heritage destination the majority of Port Douglas and Cairns visitors make time for. Or book a balloon ride with Hot Air Balloon Port Douglas, which includes door-to-door transfers to Thala Beach Nature Reserve and is the ideal tour to combine with a morning in Kuranda, since both are on the same drive. After an early morning pickup by air-conditioned coach, you'll be transferred to Mareeba for a spectacular scenic flight over the Tablelands - don't forget to use the on-board binoculars to look out for kangaroos and local birdlife.

If you'd like to try some different dining options during your stay, we suggest a delicious lunch of local produce at Zinc Restaurant on Macrossan Street, or casual dining at Port Douglas Surf Club Bar & Bistro with glorious views of the Coral Sea. Many locals visit Thala Beach Nature Reserve for a romantic weekend getaway, and it's especially popular with overseas and domestic honeymooners - Thala is the place to stay for an unforgettable, out-of-this-world escape.

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