sunbird retreat birdwatching julattan port douglas cairns queensland australia

Julatten is a rural locality located centrally to one of the richest regions for birds in Australia. It is approx. 440m above sea level ensuring a cooler climate with less humidity.

Within a World Heritage Area- The Wet Tropics is one of the worlds diverse ecosystems considered one of the most outstanding heritage places on earth Sunbird Retreat is the gateway to this magnificent display of Australia’s natural beauty.

The tropics are a feast for the senses, sights and sounds. Be inspired by the amazing array of nature and wildlife- and its glorious simplicity.

 
  Activity
Description
Distance

Horse Riding


Horse riding down the historical Bump Track through the spectacular rainforrest and logging tracks.

Go bushwalking. See golden bowerbirds, blue faced parrots and southern cassowaries. Take a scenic 28km drive through the forrest. Picnic beside a rainforrest creek.Walk the short distance to the dam. Explore, experience enjoy.

www.blackmountainhideaway.com.au

20 mins drive


Mossman Gorge
Daintree National Park


The crystal clear water of the Mossman gorge. Bush walking through the rainforest for a good selection of rainforest birds. It is a very accessible and scenic section of the World Heritage listed Daintree National Park

http://www.epa.qld.gov.au

35 mis drive

Cooktown

 

Mountain views, majestic rivers and pristine beaches.

Located in the heritage listed Cooktown Botanic Gardens.

www.naturespowerhouse.info   and   www.cook.qld.gov.au

2 hrs drive

Cape Tribulation

50 mins drive

Daintree National Park


Enjoy traversing canopy tours.

www.junglesurfingcanopytours.com

1 hr 30 mins drive

Daintree Discovery Centre

Award winning world class interpretive centre.

www.daintree-rec.com.au

40km

Golf
30 mins drive

Scuba Diving

Great Barrier Reef
35 mins drive

Hartley Creek

Crocodile Farm
50 mins drive

Kuranda Village

Skyrail and Scenic Railway
1 hr 30 mins drive

The Cairns Highlands
1 hr drive

Mareeba
50 mins drive

Barramundi Gardens  

Taste of the Tropics

Australian tropical foods


www.australiantropicalfoods.com

 

Oriental Massage Therapies  

Julaten Community Centre
Facilities include
C & K kindergarten. Years 3 – 5
Limited Hours care. Years 0 – 5years
 

Julatten Tennis Club

 

 

Julatten Highlander Country tavern with excellent home cooked food.  Courtesy bus available. Log fire in winter
1 km

The National Hotel
Mount Molloy
Historic mining and timber town
13 km