The Summit Rainforest Retreat  

Located one hours drive south west from Cairns City, nestled amongst "Mabi" rainforest and Halloran's Hill Environmental Park. The Summit Rainforest Retreat, offers a luxurious 4 bedroom Atherton Tablelands holiday house, for you and your groups private indulgence.

The Summit Rainforest Retreat is located in the Cairns Highlands, also known as the Atherton Tablelands, in Far North Queensland, Australia. The retreat is situated on the summit of an extinct volcano and commands the highest point in Atherton. You will love the tranquil rainforest setting with its 180 degree panoramic views. Walk through the rainforest to the centre of the crater, enjoy an "in house" massage or relax by the pool whilst you sip a cool drink..

Peace and tranquillity is assured on over 2 hectares of land, the house boasts a huge entertainment deck and you'll delight in the abundant native wildlife at your doorstep...birds, wallabies, pademelons, bandicoots, possums and tree kangaroos to name a few.

The Summit Rainforest Retreat, is a luxury 4 bedroom holiday house, which can sleep up to 12 persons, (soon to be 16). Ideal for couples, families, groups, multiple couples, weddings, conferences etc.

The Summit Rainforest Retreat is unique, in its quality, the number of guests it can cater for, its position and the native fauna & flora that surrounds it. An exceptional holiday house on the Atherton Tablelands.
1-4 persons is $400 AUD/night, each additional person is charged $40 /night extra.

Amenities: Air conditioning, Wood Fireplace, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher , Microwave, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Washer, Dryer , TV, Satellite TV, Stereo, DVD Player, Telephone , Private deck(s), View of mountain hill, View of area attraction, and more...

Local Area Attractions: Things to do & see on the Atherton Tablelands A beautiful, scenic and unspoilt, undulating tableland between 500 and 1000 metres above the " The Great Barrier Reef " perfect for self driving tours. Ancient Rainforest (see picture below), Volcanic lakes , Waterfall Circuit (including Millaa Millaa Falls) , Mareeba Wetlands , National Parks, "World Heritage Listed - Wet Tropic " Rainforest areas, and an abundance and diversity of flora and fauna . - (Tree Kangaroos, Platypus, Brolga, Rock Wallabies, Kangaroo, Bandicoot, Quolls, Bird life etc- guided night spotting tours can be arranged.) Adventure Activities include: Hot Air Ballooning, Free Flying, Horse Riding, Barramundi fishing, Bungy Jumping, Pioneer walking trails with Donkeys and Go-Kart Racing. The Dream Continues at Paronella Park , "...The surprise of your Travels". Be assured of a "catch" at the Tablelands best fishing park, "Tarzali Lakes" , or just feed and watch. Visit working Coffee & Tea Plantations, Mango Wineries, Gourmet Dairy food tasting and other agricultural pursuits. Self Drive the Tropical Food Trails. The Mareeba Wetlands, a bird watchers haven & conservation success story. Circum-navigate the lake with the Rangers expert commentary and view the beautiful Gouldian Finches - brought back from extinction. "Rainforestation Nature Park" , Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Koala's and amphibious Army Ducks, restaurants and gift shops. Historical towns of Yungaburra, Atherton, Herberton & Irvinebank - the regions heart from 1880 - 1920. Gemstone fossicking and Gold panning , off the normal tourist track. The Hou Wang Miau Chinese Temple, the last surviving structure of what was Cedar Camp, the Atherton Chinatown, established in the mid 1880's. Indulge yourself in sampling the exotic dairy products of the Mungalli Creek Bio-Dynamic Dairy. Historic Steam Train journeys, up the steepest grades in Queensland. Granite Gorge, feed the Rock Wallabies in their natural habitat and get a feel for the very Australian landscape. Aviation and Military Museum as well as camp sites, recording the Atherton Tablelands role in WWII. Lake Tinaroo and Tinaroo Dam , - Tours, Cruises and Water sports with boat and canoe hire, as well as the peaceful Danbulla State Forest Drive around its foreshores. A Variety of bushwalking tracks, ranging from easy to strenuous, rainforest to savannah, mountains to wetlands, and circum-navigating volcanic lakes to volcanic craters. The Curtain and Cathedral Fig Trees, both over 500 year old Strangler Fig Trees. The Giant Red Cedar Tree, once known as "Red Gold" and the Twin Kauri Pines at Lake Barrine are all testament to the Atherton Tableland origins. Master a selection of Golf Courses, in beautiful fresh mountain air, individually or as part of an organised Golf Tour. Cairns, Kuranda, Mission Beach and Port Douglas are all accessible to and from Atherton, within a 1.5 hours drive. Short drives to Tropical beaches, Outback, and/or Savannah areas, makes The Summit central to the attractions of the entire region. The Undara Lava tubes and Cobbold Gorge, or Charter our 4WD vehicle to explore the Outback town of Chillagoe and other remote areas. Use our Tour Desk to book these day trips, or any other. Why Visit? The "Tablelands" has a beautiful temperate climate, which makes it a January to December Destination. Avoid the rush, and come in the " Low Season " (Dec-April), the climate is comfortable, free of coastal humidity but still accessible to those coastal areas. Alternatively, come in the " High Season " (July-Nov), and feel the warmth of our "Tropical" sun. A three minute drive, brings you to Hastie Swamp, a Two level bird hide that views thousands of birds in their natural habitat, or visit Crystal Caves in the Main Street of Atherton. Mt Mulligan Escarpment is a must see. The region also hosts a number of antique and arts & craft shops, as well as art studio's & galleries.