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The beauty of escaping to this remote corner
But the magic of Daintree Beach Resort isn’t just found in where you sleep, it’s of the world is the chance to truly switch off.
where you eat. And drink. And hang out with your new best friends (whether you Here, the fickle internet isn’t a flaw, it’s nature
brought them with you or met them at the bar). As well as the glamping tents, a gently nudging you to slow down, unplug, and
new alfresco dining space has been created complete with bean bags, fairy lights surrender to rainforest time. (If you do need to
and food trucks creating the perfect setting for a magical evening under the stars. use your devices, because let’s face it, we live
Tacos and Pork Ribs are favourites from the small but well-crafted venue which is in a digital age, Starlink internet is available
on offer every evening from 4pm and from the end of May, the food truck and bar throughout the park giving you full access to
will be open 7 days a week for breakfast, light lunches and dinners. If you time it the outside world).
right, your evening will be accompanied by live acoustic music. For those who prefer to spend their days out
It’s hard to describe the feeling of lounging under the mountains of the world’s exploring (and given the location, it’s highly
oldest rainforest, sipping on a cool drink as the soft strum of a guitar soothes your encouraged), Daintree Beach Resort serves as
soul, but it’s one you’ll want to come back to again and again. the perfect homebase. To the south, you have
And the best part? You don’t need to be a camper to enjoy it. The park’s food and Port Douglas, just a scenic 35-minute drive
bar truck is open to all, and has locals rejoicing for an exciting new nightspot in down the road while to the north, you have
what is otherwise a sleepy town. unlimited access to sprawling canopies of the
Daintree Rainforest and the secrets that lie
within. And, for those days where you don’t feel
like travelling too far, the popular Hook-A-Barra
Farm is conveniently located at the entryway
to the park, providing endless opportunities for
fun, especially for the kids.
For many, a weekend escape to the Daintree
seems an unattainable voyage but that’s the
magic of Daintree Beach Resort. It’s close
enough to Cairns that the drive is a breeze but
far enough that it still feels like a proper escape.
The perfect weekender, one could say. And
with everything now available on site, all you
need is your toothbrush, a change of clothes
and to switch off from the outside world and
tune into the nature in the park around you.
Although, it’s not just a park anymore. It’s a
destination. And it’s one you won’t want to leave.