DETAILS - What Makes Your Stay at Daintree Secrets so Special?

Private Paradise - Natural Swimming Hole, Series Of Waterfalls, Lush Rainforest

• We are Eco-certified by Eco-Tourism Australia, so you can be confident that your carbon footprint is minimal whilst enjoying all the comforts of your jungle home.
• You have absolute privacy.
  The property is set on four acres of verdant rainforest, in a valley just below Thornton Peak (the 3rd highest mountain in Queensland).
  The entire property is all yours for your stay.
  There is no on-site management.
• You have a deep, crystal clear, permanently running mountain stream complete with waterfalls- and you don’t have to share it with anyone! This is all yours!
• This is the largest private swimming hole in the area - approximately 15 x 10 metres, and 4 metres deep. Perfect for diving into!
• Our smaller, shallow, sandy pool right below the veranda is perfect for those that cannot swim and small children.
• It’s a short 30 second walk from the house to the swimming hole.
• Swimming at Daintree Secrets is safe from crocodiles. We are situated too high for crocodiles (about 150 metres above sea level), and the water is too cold for them.
• We share our swimming hole with jungle perch, fresh water yabbies and if you’re lucky – a turtle or 3 !
• The temperature at Daintree Secrets is 5 degrees or more cooler than in Cairns and surrounds.
• We are powered by our hydro and solar electricity, not noisy generators.
• The large veranda has 270 degree views of the rainforest, stream, swimming hole and waterfalls.
• The sound of the waterfalls will lull you to sleep.
• We are situated at the end of a cul-de-sac
  Choice of places to sit and look at the view. Many are shaded, but some are perfect for sun worshippers and there are a couple of fabulous spots for early morning yoga.
• We have a large cleared grassy area behind the carpark, perfect for stargazing at night. This is an astronomers delight as there are no nearby lights. Also popular for games of cricket.
• Centrally located in the Daintree/ Cape Tribulation area. All local attractions, cafes and restaurants are within 2 – 20 minutes’ drive.
• You have a full sized and fully stocked kitchen so you can cook up a storm. Including:
  A full sized fridge/ freezer. Loads of room for food for 7 people for a week.
  An 80litre esky for drinks for large groups.
  A weber barbeque with all the extra’s is set up on the veranda for alfresco cooking.
  State of the art knives and cooking equipment
  Pantry basics and a large assortment of condiments
  Loads of Daintree and coffee for the plunger.
  
• Al fresco dining in the treetops with waterfall views.
• A love-seat /swing with waterfall views.
• A large daybed inside for those afternoon naps.
• All linen is supplied, including beach towels to be used around the swimming hole.
  We turn over our linen yearly for your enjoyment.
• We have 2 x luxurious king-size beds from the Westin Hotel group for a perfect night’s sleep. A double and single bunk for those not paying the bills
• Loads of DVD’s and games supplied to keep you entertained if you get bored with nature!
• Torches and headlamps for night-time jungle critter spotting walks around the property.
• An eclectic collection of books for your enjoyment.
• Luxury double outdoor bean bags for lazing around the swimming hole.
• Non-break drinkware and plates supplied for poolside entertaining.
• Pool toys for the kids and those who are not strong swimmers.
• Yoga mats supplied for the yogis and “wanna be” yogis.
• No internet or mobile phone connection so you can truly relax and have a holiday. If you’re after a Digital Detox, this is the perfect place for your next holiday!
• Easy parking on the flat, right beside the house.