Port Douglas Accommodation - Thala Beach Resort Australia, QLD

Thala Beach Lodge offers true luxury Port Douglas accommodation in a glorious beach resort setting conveniently located in close proximity to the natural attractions of Cairns, Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef.

As an award winning resort located just 45 mins north of Cairns and just south of Port Douglas, Thala Beach Lodge is the only beach nature lodge on a private headland between Cairns and Port Douglas; the perfect location to explore the Great Barrier Reef, private coastal beaches and tropical rainforest. Our individual private bungalows are set overlooking the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, World Heritage listed rainforest and lush tropical beaches.

Thala Resort is a true Eco Tourism accommodation destination. Come and see the vast ranges of local wildlife and sea life which lies on our doorstep.

Port Douglas Luxury Resort

Thala's five star Australian beach resort is fully eco accredited for ecotourism and consists of private deluxe timber bungalows built high on stilts and nestled in the forest canopy.

All accommodation has views either to the beachfront or the rainforest mountains. Time spent relaxing on the timber decked verandahs is well rewarded by sightings of birds, butterflies and at night - possums and sugar gliders.

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Resort Experiences

Included in your stay at Thala Beach Lodge are unique resort experiences that add a memorable touch to your holiday. Nature walks, Bird Walks, a Coconut Odyssey , Star Watching and presentations by local specialists are available to all guests free of charge. Extra on-site options include yoga, sea kayaking and treatments at Thala's Beauty and Wellness Studio.

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Sustainable Environment

At a time when there are great concerns about fragile environments, Thala proudly boasts that it has achieved the highest accreditation of eco certification through its sustainable practice and environmental sensitivity. At Thala, guests enjoy a rich experience where wildlife, native forests and natural beachscapes are protected.

The natural history of Australia is unique. At Thala Beach Lodge, guests experience luxury sensitively designed to coexist with forests and abundant wildlife. It is a private sanctuary where wildlife specialists enhance our guest’s awareness of this astonishing environment.

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World Class Restaurant

The views from the restaurant are panoramic, taking in the Tropical North Queensland coast, the sparkling waters of the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage Rainforest that covers our coastal ranges. Guests dine among the birds in the surrounding treetops whilst enjoying world-class fine food with friendly five star service.

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Unique Location

Paths meander through rainforests and woodlands that provide healthy habitats for extraordinary birds, plants & animals, and connect with private beach frontage. Delightful hours are spent discovering native flora & fauna, secluded coves and rock pools. All over the 145 acres of Thala Beach Lodge, guests find themselves in an unsurpassed enchanting, relaxing environment.

Thala Beach Lodge provides memorable experiences that capture the essence of the diverse North Queensland region from the thrill of exploring the secrets of the Great Barrier Reef, ancient tropical rainforest, wild expansive outback and ancestral rock art of Aboriginal tribes - to viewing the grandeur of it all by air. Or simply visit this paradise to step away from the crowd, take some time out for relaxation and marvel at the natural world.

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