Idyllic, private and hosted by a genuinely welcoming couple, this is everything a B&B should be. Rooms and cottages are expansive and tropical, as are the exotic-fruit-laden breakfasts. It's got free bikes, an inviting freshwater pool and an enviable location just 50m from the beach.
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Top choice in Cairns & Far North Queensland
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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
30 MILES
In the southeast corner of Daintree National Park, 5km west of Mossman town, Mossman Gorge forms part of the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people…
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Cairns Esplanade, Boardwalk & Lagoon
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Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
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This broad stretch of squeaky sand wraps around the eastern side of the peninsula in a near-perfect arc of sand and swaying palms – access is off the…
Nearby Cairns & Far North Queensland attractions
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2. Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
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