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Overlooking a palm-lined esplanade and white sandy beach, the award-winning restaurant enjoys unsurpassed ocean views and gentle sea breezes. This superb setting alone would be reason enough to visit, however the cuisine created by Executive Chef Philip Mitchell stands out as a highlight of the âÂÂReef House experienceâÂÂ. In true boutique style, Philip sources produce from local waters and the Atherton Tablelands, making regular trips to nearby markets to hand-pick the freshest ingredients. Focusing on this prime local produce, the menu has an eclectic feel with Mediterranean, Asian and traditional influences blended to create a truly unique modern Australian cuisine. Careful preparation of the individual ingredients and simple execution in their combination is the key to Philip MitchellâÂÂs creations, reflecting the very best the region has to offer. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Reef House Restaurant is a popular up market venue for intimate gatherings of all sizes and attracts a diverse range of discerning clientele from around the world. Poolside Restaurant Situated alongside a pristine blue pool and cascading waterfall this is a lovely sheltered area which is surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Open daily for lunch, it is also available for private functions. BrigadierâÂÂs Bar And Lounge Operates on a unique honor system similar to an officerâÂÂs mess in the army. Candles lit at twilight indicate complimentary punch is being served where guests can gather to share stories surrounded by artifacts and books of the BrigadierâÂÂs travels.
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The Sebel Reef House, Brigadier Beachfront Spa Room
Similar in design to the elegant Brigadier Rooms, these rooms feature a magnificent beachfront outlook and an over sized spa for that decadent touch. Available as a double (1 x king bed) only.
Cleanse the body, clear the mind, soothe the soul. The Reef House Day Spa has set a new industry benchmark and enhancing Palm Coveâs position as the emerging âSpa Capitalâ of Tropical North Queensland. Since opening in 2005, the spa has consistently been voted as one of the top 3 spaâs in Australia/South Pacific by the UKâs coveted Conde Nast Traveller publication. The Reef House Day Spa occupies a freestanding 2-story building that reflects the timeless tropical style of the hotel. Integrating many unique elements such as white wash walls, terracotta tiles and rich native timbers, a freshwater moat frames the building with access via a wooden footbridge, creating a psychological and physical buffer between the outside world and the sanctuary within.
Located just 25 minutes north of Cairns in beautiful beachside Palm Cove, The Sebel Reef House & Spa is the perfect venue for your wedding, reception or honeymoon. The resort is a photographerâÂÂs dream â rambling bougainvillea, beautiful melaleuca trees, three picturesque pools and of course, the calm tropical waters of the Coral Sea. The Sebel Reef House & Spa offers a variety of venues, menus and packages to suit your special needs. Get away and experience a romantic, idyllic setting, in the heart of Palm Cove. The resort features the convenience of room service, in-room movies, dreamy candlelit dinners on your verandah, and less than a 10 metre walk to one of the nicest beaches in North Queensland. But itâÂÂs not just the features that make the Sebel Reef House & Spa so romantic â itâÂÂs the sensation you experience when you walk through the colonnade; itâÂÂs the atmosphere that makes it perfect.
Elegantly designed to capture the charm of the original Brigadierâs house, these studio-style rooms feature a balcony or terrace with a romantic double lounge swing, and overlook pristine pools and tropical gardens. Available as double (1 x king bed) or twin (2 x single beds), the bathroom has a shower only.
Cleanse the body, clear the mind, soothe the soul. The Reef House Day Spa has set a new industry benchmark and enhancing Palm CoveâÂÂs position as the emerging âÂÂSpa Capitalâ of Tropical North Queensland. Since opening in 2005, the spa has consitently been voted as one of the top 3 spaâÂÂs in Australia/South Pacific by the UKâÂÂs coveted Conde Nast Traveller publication. The Reef House Day Spa occupies a freestanding 2-storey building that reflects the timeless tropical style of the hotel. Integrating many unique elements such as white wash walls, terracotta tiles and rich native timbers, a freshwater moat frames the building with access via a wooden footbridge, creating a psychological and physical buffer between the outside world and the sanctuary within.
These pool or garden view rooms open onto a wide verandah that captures the stylish elegance of tropical living. A spacious open plan room perfect for relaxing with cocktail in hand after a busy day sightseeing. Available as Double (1 x King Bed) or Twin (2 x Single Beds), there is room for a rollaway bed at an additional cost.
Lochie Daddo presents The Silky Oaks Lodge for Voyages Hotels & Resorts. Experience the soothing sights and sounds of the rainforest at Voyages Silky Oaks Lodge & Healing Waters Spa, nestled on the edge of the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park. The Lodge blends casual and contemporary design, amongst the most tranquil surrounds. 50 Treehouses and Riverhouses each feature wide verandahs and spa baths. Enjoy fine food and wine at the Treehouse Restaurant - one of Northern Queensland's premier dining experiences. This unique open-sided restaurant features unobstructed rainforest and river views set above the trees. The menu showcases the freshest local produce and Australian wines. Only 20 minutes from Port Douglas, Silky Oaks Lodge provides the perfect base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, Atherton Tablelands, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree River.
Cradle Mountain Lodge is an iconic, unique wilderness experience and is the closest you can be to the entrance of the spectacular World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park. Just 2 hours drive from Launceston and 1.25 hours from Devonport, this superb escape showcases the best Cradle Mountain has to offer, with warm hospitality, sensational local food and wine, breathtaking scenery and magnificent wilderness surrounds. The Lodge itself is warm and inviting with open fires, comfy chairs and cosy spots, perfect for enjoying the postcard views or just relaxing.
To whet your appetite, please enjoy this one minute film presentation and experience a day on Longitude 131.
Lochie Daddo introduces Voyages, Longitude 131, A luxurious Australian Outback Experience, eco-sensitive and romantic, Longitude 131 lies at the gateway of the dual World Heritage listed wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, complete with 5-star luxury and private views of the sun rising and setting over Uluru (Ayers Rock). With just 15 tents in total at Longitude 131 you only have to share this amazing experience with just a few others.
Lochie Daddo discovers the tropical Queensland resort of Wilson Island for Voyages, Australia.
Lochie Daddo discovers the tropical Queensland resort of Heron Island for Voyages, Australia.
Lochie Daddo discovers the tropical Queensland resort of Bedarra Island for Voyages, Australia.
Lochie Daddo discovers the tropical Queensland resort of Lizard Island for Voyages, Australia.
Lochie Daddo discovers the tropical Queensland resort of Dunk Island for Voyages, Australia.
Lochie Daddo discovers the tropical Queensland resort of Brampton Island for Voyages, Australia.
Just what is the Undara Experience? Set in the Gulf Savannah country, Undara is as ancient and alluring as the continent itself, the Undara Lava Tubes stand as silent sentinels to our pre-history. Here you can walk in the path of a volcano and sleep cocooned in an antique railway carriage as your dreams connect you with the essence of this timeless land.
One beautiful Sunday morning I made a crazy decision to hike Walsh’s Pyramid – one of the North's largest natural wonders, a glacial formed pyramidal peak. To make my trip more interesting (I love endurance training!) I rode my push bike from Cairns to the mountain’s base (58 km round trip~ yes I felt it the next day).
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