Named in 1770 by Captain Cook, for the trouble he ran into before grounding his ship on a nearby reef, Cape Tribulation is anything but that for visitors today. The experience now is incomparable relaxation. A genuinely delightful holiday is in store for you. You can bushwalk, horse-ride, kayak, snorkel, fish in the estuaries or simply let go in one of Australia's most beautiful settings.

The dense rainforest reaches all the way down to the coast from rugged mountains rising in the west, with ancient, exotic plant life bordering the waterfalls and clear jungle streams. The area is home to some of the oldest species of ferns, including the renowned Angiopteris, the largest in the world.

Ferntree Rainforest Lodge makes the very best of this setting, featuring low pitched buildings that are set harmoniously within the vivid green landscape. The Lodge's magnificent gardens are designed to attract the splendid rainforest creatures. You can witness from your room the operatic display of butterflies and birds unique to this spectacular region.

It would be hard to find a better place to delight, inspire and refresh you.

Accommodation
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge has 28 rooms in total.

Poolside Rooms Poolside rooms provide a resort feel with an upstairs private balcony overlooking the lagoon-style pool. Rooms have a spacious living and sleeping area and ensuite facilities with combined bath and shower. Rooms feature one king bed or two single beds. Additional in-room amenities include a lounge.

Garden Rooms Set in the tropical gardens, these rooms are perfect for families. Rooms are comfortable and spacious, containing a separate loft bedroom upstairs that sleeps two children comfortably. The downstairs room features a lounge and verandah deck overlooking the lush gardens. All rooms feature one king and two single beds (quad configurations are also available).

All rooms contain the following amenities and facilities

Private rainforest views Air-conditioning Tea and coffee making facilities Direct dial telephones Ceiling fan Private bathroom with shower Refrigerator

Lounge chair Balcony Insect screens Alarm clock/radio Iron/ironing board Cots available (no extra cost) Extra blankets

Resort Information

Ferntree Rainforest Lodge shares its touring schedule and programs with Coconut Beach Rainforest Lodge located a short distance away. Two swimming pools Tour desk Facsimile service Free parking Bicycle hire Babysitting Television room Self cook kitchen Barbeque facilities

The Cassowary Café

The Cassowary Café is situated overlooking the main pool at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge. The Café consists of 2 dining huts built into the rainforest along with a main building and outside deck. The tropical style adds to the ambience and wonder of the Lodge itself. The Café is casual, fun and relaxed and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A delicious continental buffet selection is available for breakfast between 6:30am to 9:30am daily. For dinner, the menu offers a range of pastas, gourmet pizzas, grilled steaks, fish and chicken as well as an extensive salad bar and a "sides" selection. The Café is open for dinner from 6pm.

The Bar
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge has two bars, each by one of the Resort's two pools. Cassowary Cafe Bar is just the right spot to enjoy a pre-dinner drink and the Daintree Bar offers a lively atmosphere with pool table, internet terminals and a juke box - a great place to relax with old friends or make new ones.

The Cape Restaurant and Bar
Guests staying at Ferntree Rainforest Lodge and who maybe looking for a more intimate dining experience are welcome to dine at The Cape Restaurant and Bar at our sister property nearby, Coconut Beach Rainforest Lodge which has reciprocal room charge facilities. The Cape Restaurant and Bar focuses on fresh local ingredients with an a la carte menu which caters to all diets. Seafood is a speciality, with The Cape Restaurant and Bar offering a Seafood Buffet (seasonal) featuring reef fish, prawns, lobsters, octopus and much more. The menu also takes advantage of the abundance of fresh tropical fruits available to the region. The Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Location
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge, Lot 36 Camelot Close, Cape Tribulation, Tropical North Queensland

Cape Tribulation is located between two World Heritage areas: The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree National Park, approximately 140km north of Cairns (2½ hours drive), and 75km south of Cooktown. Coach transfers are available between Cairns and Cape Tribulation daily.

You can also organise to hire a car or drive your own and enjoy the magnificent scenery at your leisure. Once you arrive at the Daintree River the car ferry will take you across to Cape Tribulation. It operates between 6am and midnight every day and costs $20 per return trip for cars. Light plane and helicopter private charter transfers are also an option. If this interests you, please advise when making your accommodation booking.