Heritage Lodge and Spa in the Daintree
Lot 236/R96 Turpentine Rd, Diwan, QLD, 4873
Overview
Let our staff share their local knowledge of the area and assist you to maximise your time in this magnificent destination. Or simply sit back, relax and enjoy a massage in our day spa, whilst enjoying the sounds of the rainforest.
The Heritage Lodge & Spa, offers five star service in a magical and rejuvenating environment. Staying at Heritage is more then just a holiday, it is an experience!
Room Descriptions
Family Cabins
The cabins are all air-conditioned, with high ceilings and fully screened, louvered windows which open directly to the rainforest. They are designed to blend in to their surrounds. In keeping with the feel of the resort, there are no telephones in the cabins. Nor do mobile phones work in this area. There is, however, a phone available for use in reception.
Queen Cabins
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Business Facilities
Photocopying, typing, fax service available from reception. guests have access to our complimentary wireless internet in our lodge area.
Check In Instructions
From 2pm. Guests are more then welcome to arrive earlier and use our guest facilities.
Children and Extra Guests Details
We are very children friendly! Children stay free as long as family room capacity is not exceeded. Dine early for our super family menu !
Car Parking Details
Free guest parking on site.
Travel Directions
We are located about 2 hours drive North of the Cairns airport. The cosmopolitan village of Port Douglas is located half way between Cairns and the Daintree rainforest. Driving North through Mossman you will cross the Daintree River by river ferry. We are 18km north from here bordered by Cooper Creek, Thornton Beach is 5 min drive away and the beaches stretch on from there .....
Things To Do
Just relax!
Go exploring the many rock pools of Cooper Creek, spot wildlife on our rainforest tracks or simply enjoy the surroundings poolside or in the serenity of your private verandah.
Alexandra Falls
A 2 hour rock hopping hike to the 150m cascade which can be seen from Heritage Lodge. Not for the faint hearted but highly recommended. Packed lunches available.
Diving and snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef
Day trips depart from Cape Tribulation with a choice of leisurely sailing or powered vessels. Trips provide full facilities for introductory or certified diving and lunch, snorkelling and transfers from Heritage Lodge are included.
Cooper Creek Cruises
Croc spotting at its best! The lower Cooper Creek is home to around 30 crocodiles and also to what have been recognised as some of the most pristine mangrove habitats in Australia. The only boat permitted into this World Heritage area.
Rainforest Walks
Guided day and night walks are available as well as a couple of boardwalks roadside.
Horse Trail Rides
Cape Tribulation Horse Rides will take you on an adventure through rainforest and beach. Enjoy morning tea and a swim.
BeachCombing
Thornton Beach is 45 min walk or 20 min on one of our mountain bikes and marks the beginning of a stretch of isolated beaches up to Cape Tribulation itself.
Four Wheel Drive Safaris
A number of options are available to take you into the heart of the Daintree, to Bloomfield Falls and for the intrepid explorer, to Cook Town.
Trib Valley Fruit Farm
Organic permaculture in action!! A two hour guide is hosted daily and includes tropical fruit tasting of seasonal fruits, black sapote.. just like chocolate pudding ... bread fruit served as deep fried chips ... mangosteen .... the Queen of the forest ... mmm!
- Air Conditioning
- Air Conditioning Cooling
- BBQ Facilities
- Balcony
- Bar
- Bar/Lounge
- Bicycle
- Business centre
- Car Parking
- Car parking (fees may apply)
- Ceiling Fan
- Children facilities
- Cot available on request
- Early check-in
- Gym / Fitness Centre
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed Restaurant
- Massage
- Non Smoking Indoors
- Non-smoking rooms/floors
- Pool
- Queen Beds
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Swimming Pool
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Tour Desk