FAMILY FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION
So you couldn't find a babysitter, and you just had to bring the rugrats. Nah, we're just teasing. You know the kids are just gonna love Tropical North Queenland, there's so much for them here.. the reef, the rainforest, the beaches. But how to make sure Mum, Dad, and everyone in the family has the vacation they deserve? Well, that's where we come in!
Tropical North Queensland boasts many family friendly accommodation, free playgrounds for children, zoos and wildlife parks and lots of tours and activities suitable for the whole family.
WE HAVE SCOURED TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION, AND ACTIVITIES THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOY. FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT SENIOR TRAVEL, PLEASE VISIT OUR TRAVELLING SENIORS SECTION.

FEATURED FAMILY FRIENDLY PROPERTIES

Meridien at Trinity, Trinity Beach, Tropical North Queensland, features huges balconies overlooking the ocean in a family-friendly environment.Meridien at Trinity, in Cairns, offers family-friendly beachfront accommodtion. MERIDIEN AT TRINITY
26-30 Moore Street, Trinity Beach (MAP)
Phone (07) 4057 1700 / Fax (07) 4057 1799

www.meridienattrinity.com

• Fully Air Conditioned with individual room controls
• A fully equipped Gourmet Kitchen
• Ensuite to Master Bedroom plus Second Bathroom
• Full Laundry facilities / Cable TV/Video/DVD/CD / Pool side Electric BBQ / Dial-up and Wireless Internet available

The Coral Sea and palm fringed beach is right on your doorstep. At the Meridien at Trinity they believe that space and privacy is everything. All the apartments are over 17 squares with huge balconies overlooking the sparkling ocean. All individually furnished and come with gourmet kitchens, cool white tiles, ceiling fans, air conditioning, spa bath, 2 bathrooms and 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms.

Take a moonlight wander along the beach and relax in the refreshing solar heated pool and spa. Just 20 minutes north of Cairns, but a whole world away from your average holiday experience. The unique village ambience of Trinity Beach is yours to enjoy; Award winning restaurants, Al Fresco dining, cocktails and live entertainment onlazy tropical afternoons.

Hinchinbrook Island Wilderness Resort, in Hinchinbrook Island, Tropical North Queensland, is an eco friendly accommodation for the whole family.Hinchinbrook Island Wilderness Resort, in Hinchinbrook Island, will make the whole family feel at home.HINCHINBROOK ISLAND WILDERNESS LODGE
Cape Richards, Hinchinbrook Island (MAP)
PO Box 3, Cardwell
Phone (07) 4066 8270 / Fax (07) 4066 8271

www.hinchinbrooklodge.com.au

Splendid isolation...

Hinchinbrook Island Wilderness Lodge is unique amongst island retreats. Everything about the Lodge compliments the natural environment. The design and location of the Tree Houses, the minimal impact intent of the boardwalk and the general construction of the lodge are all specific to the features of Hinchinbrook Island. Guests are limited to 50 at any time and the atmosphere is very personal and welcoming. The lodge is entirely self-sufficient, with its own bore and dam, waste water treatment station and energy conservation policies. We hold an advanced Eco tourism certification as does the Ferry that brings you to our shores!

Oasis at Palm Cove, in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, provides the perfect getaway when travelling with kids.You and your kids will enjoy their tropical holidays at Oasis at Palm Cove, in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland. OASIS AT PALM COVE
McDonald Close, PO Box 180 , Palm Cove (MAP)
Phone (07) 4059 0522 / Fax (07) 4059 0577

www.oasis-palmcove.com.au

Your Oasis in Paradise!

An exclusive accommodation complex, Oasis occupies its own quiet cul de sac, and garden and recreational areas form approximately 70% of the site. Featured are 36 luxurious 145m˛ apartments with large front and rear balconies accommodating from two to six people. Built with quality craftsmanship, the suites comprise the finest fittings and fixtures to capture the timeless charm and grandeur of North Queensland's distinct architectural style.

The generous 2.5 acre tropical rainforest garden site hosts a variety of native birds, butterflies and wildlife and is elevated to capture the sea breezes.

Oasis at Palm Cove features spaciously designed 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments fully air-conditioned with ceiling fans and screens. Fully equipped family size kitchen, video, stereo and Austar TV, King size bed standard, Laundry within apartment. Large private balcony with six seat garden setting and 25m lap pool with large shaded children's wading pool.

Cassawong Cottages, in Mission Beach, Tropical North Queensland, is the perfect accommodation for those travelling with kids.Cassawong Cottages, in Mission Beach, Tropical North Queensland, where the whole family will enjoy their holidays.CASSAWONG COTTAGES
47-51 Reid Road, Mission Beach (MAP)
Phone / Fax (07) 4068 8500

www.cassawongcottages.com.au

Award-winning family-friendly accommodation!

Situated only 2 minutes walk across the road to the magnificent golden sands of Mission Beach, from which you can view Dunk Island, and backing onto natural untouched wet tropical rainforest, these six very individual and luxurious self contained Mission Beach cottages are nestled under great canopy rainforest trees, enjoying cool breezes from the Coral Sea.

Multi award winning tourism operator: WINNER 2005 Queensland Tourism Award, Hosted Accommodation / WINNER 2006 North Queensland Tourism Award, Hosted Accommodation / WINNER 2005 North Queensland Tourism Award, Hosted Accommodation / WINNER 2005 AAA Tourism Queensland 'Conservation Eco Tourism' / WINNER 2005 AAA Tourism Queensland 'New Tourism Development' / WINNER 2004 TNQ Tourism Awards, New Tourism Development

Palms at Trinity, in Trinity Beach, Tropical North Queensland, is a family friendly accommodation.The whole family is welcomed at Palms at Trinity, in Trinity Beach, Tropical North Queensland.PALMS AT TRINITY
83-85 Moore Street, Trinity Beach (MAP)
Phone (07) 4055 6644 / Fax (07) 4057 7122

www.palmsattrinity.com.au

Thinking of all the little details!

The Palms at Trinity is a smaller complex offering personal friendly service and attention. Their 12 one and two bedroom fully self contained apartments offer comfortable, affordable accommodation just a short stroll from Trinity Beach. The amenities and facilities include a freeform swimming pool, spa, BBQ, entertainment facilities and more.

Palms at Trinity is the perfect holiday getaway with private apartments nestled amidst lush tropical gardens. The one and two bedroom apartments offer a fully equiped kitchen, air conditioning, colour TV, ceiling fans and a private balcony.

Castaways, in Trinity Beach, offers family friendly accommodation in Tropical North Queensland.Castaways Trinity is located in one of the most popular beaches of Tropical North Queensland, Trinity Beach, where the whole family will enjoy superb holidays.CASTAWAYS
Crn Trinity Beach Road and Moore Street, Trinity Beach (MAP)
Phone (07) 4057 6699 / Fax (07) 4057 6565

www.castawaystrinitybeach.com.au

Short stroll to the beach, shops & restaurants.

Castaways Trinity Beach is located just 75 metres from the esplanade offering one and two bedroom fully self-contained apartments in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. The air-conditioned apartments all have full size fridges, stoves and ovens, microwaves, washing machines and dryers, free Austar T.V. and DVD players. Ideal for families. There are three saltwater swimming pools, bbq areas and undercover parking set amongst lush, tropical gardens. Plenty of room for children to play and they even provide buckets, spades, etc, for use on the beach. Free tour booking service for the huge variety of tours available. They are there to help you select the most suitable trip for your needs.

Trinity Beach is an extremely family friendly area and children are made very welcome at all venues. Even the hotel has video games to keep the kids happy while mum and dad enjoy a coldie. Their convenient location places everything necessary for your holiday enjoyment at your doorstep.

Seagulls Resort on the Seafront, located in Townsville, is a four star accommodation overlooking Magnetic Island and Cleveland Bay, in Tropical North Queensland.Segulls Resort, in Townsville, Tropical North Queensland, is a top quality family friendly accommodation.SEAGULLS RESORT ON THE SEAFRONT
71 The Esplanade, Townsville (MAP)
Phone (07) 4721 3111 / Fax (07) 4721 3133

www.seagulls.com.au

The perfect accommodation or venue

Multi award winning Seagulls Resort is a 4 star property located on the seafront and set amongst 3 acres of lush tropical landscaped gardens. This North Queensland property has won more than 35 tourism awards ranging from garden to accommodation and restaurant categories. Overlooking Magnetic Island and Cleveland Bay Seagulls Resort offers serenity and relaxation to all its guests.

Seagulls Resort is popular with tourists, business people and families and provides facilities for guests with disabilities, including specially modified hotel rooms and ramp access throughout the entire resort.

Lychee Tree Holiday Apartments, affordable family friendly accommodation in Port Douglas, offer private patio or balcony surrounded by tropical gardens.Lychee Tree Holiday Apartments are located in Port Douglas, Tropical North Queensland, between the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. A perfect location for the whole family.LYCHEE TREE HOLIDAY APARTMENTS
95 Davidson Street, Port Douglas (MAP)
Phone (07) 4099 5811

www.lychee-tree.com.au

Affordable excellence in beautiful Port Douglas.

Forget the stresses of every day life and join guests at the Lychee Tree Holiday Apartments in Port Douglas, your tropical home away from home. Get away from it all and escape to this small town between the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, where no building is taller than a palm tree and you can choose to do as little or as much as you please.

Lychee Tree Holiday Apartments offer the affordable way for singles, couples and families to enjoy the tropical paradise that is Port Douglas.

Lychee Tree offers quality holiday accommodation and unbeatable value. Ideal for a quiet retreat, an action packed break, or for family fun, the Lychee Tree is situated in the perfect position, within walking distance to Four Mile Beach, Restaurants and Port Douglas Village Centre.

Out of the Blue at Newell is located only minutes away from Port Douglas, in Tropical North Queensland.Out of the Blue at Newell is a luxury holiday home, perfect for your accommodation in Tropical North Queensland.OUT OF THE BLUE AT NEWELL...
25 Coulthard Close, Newell Beach (MAP)
Phone (07) 4091 1909 / Mobile 0409 756 906

www.newellbeach.com.au

Family friendly. Senior friendly. It's the only place you need!

Peaceful and secluded from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Out of the Blue is a luxury holiday home next to the endless sandy beach where azure water awaits you in the sleepy hamlet of Newell, your own little piece of paradise. Only minutes away from Port Douglas, Out of the Blue has everything you need to fulfill your holiday whatever your desires. It is perfect for the whole family, you can unwind and the children can play.

The house has four bedrooms – three queen beds, main with ensuite and TV, one room with two single beds, all air-conditioned with built in cupboards, all linen provided. Two Bathrooms with hairdryers, including en-suite in main bedroom, second bathroom with a bath and shower and separate toilet.

The Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa offers quality Cairns family friendly accommodation, providing the ideal Cairns holiday experience.THE LAKES CAIRNS RESORT & SPA
2 Greenslopes Street, Cairns (MAP)
Phone (07) 4053 9400 / Fax (07) 4053 9401

www.thelakescairns.com.au

So much more than you can imagine...

This premier resort offers a relaxed village atmosphere with spacious modern apartments set amongst 11 acres of lush landscaped gardens, lakes and beach lagoon pools. Offering complete 4 1/2 star resort services and facilities, you can choose to unwind at the Day Spa, dine at the elegant Lago Restaurant or cook a BBQ by the pool - all part of your tropical resort lifestyle experience. Located just 3kms from Cairns City Centre and next to 300 acres of tropical flora and fauna of the Cairns Botanical Gardens, The Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa is the ideal Cairns holiday experience.

The Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa offers a range of open plan apartments offering comfort & space, reminiscent of luxury Cairns hotel accommodation, with the added benefit of room to enjoy your surroundings. Choose from 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments equipped with modern European appliances, quality furnishings and separate dining and living areas. Kids playground and games room are available.

FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTELS AND RESORTS

MAGNETIC ISLAND INTERNATIONAL RESORT
Mandalay Ave, Nelly Bay
Phone (07) 4778 5200 / Fax (07) 4778 5806
Magnetic Island International Resort features a playground, located near the games room, parental supervision is advised.

NOVOTEL ROCKFORD PALM COVE RESORT
Coral Coast Drive, Palm Cove
Phone (07) 4059 1234 / Fax (07) 4059 1297
Palm Cove Resort offers a wide variety of spacious, well appointed room styles nestled in various locations around the Resort. The resort also features many facilities for kids, including a 25 metre lap pool, wading pool for children and crocodile slide.

RYDGES ESPLANADE RESORT
Corner The Esplanade and Kerwin Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4044 9000
Overlooking the picturesque Coral Sea on the Cairns Esplanade, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns features a variety of superbly appointed rooms, outstanding dining facilities, and recreational facilties to suit everyone. Equipped with a children’s wading pool.

SANCTUARY PALM COVE
6 Cedar Road, Palm Cove
Phone (07) 4059 2200 / Fax (07) 4059 2288
Sanctuary Palm Cove offers private, open and luxurious apartments overlooking age-old melaleucas in a tranquil landscape minimally disturbed. The hotel features a children's heated wading pool.

DUNK ISLAND RESORT
Dunk Island
Phone (02) 8296 8010 / Fax (02) 9299 2103
When it comes to family fun, Dunk is truly the Island of Peace and Plenty. There's a whole host of things to enjoy together. But when Mum and Dad want a little peace and quiet together, the Kids Club Rangers Program has plenty of great activities for the children.

PLANTATION RESORT
1 Cooks Highway, Port Douglas
Phone (07) 4099 3522/ Fax (07) 4099 3544
This four Star Port Douglas resort is set on 4.5 acres of lush cultivated tropical gardens and offers family style holiday accommodation in your choice of two bedroom villas, or one bedroom apartments. Babysitting services are available.


FAMILY FRIENDLY HOLIDAY HOMES

PLATYPUS LODGE
6 Black Gully Road, Kairi
Phone (07) 4095 8384 / Fax (07) 4095 8084
Platypus Lodge is a modern, spacious three bedroom family home with great views across Lake Tinaroo to Platypus Bay. The lodge is situated on 1.6 secluded hectares of private bushland. Children are welcome.

CASA BREEZE
29 Oliva Street, Palm Cove
Phone (07) 4059 0544 / Fax (07) 4059 2545
Casa Breeze is a tropical, stylishly decorated four bedroom holiday home to call your own, with luxurious features for the perfect Palm Cove family vacation or group holiday.

VILLA BLUE
Trivia Street, Palm Cove
Phone (07) 4059 0111 / Fax (03) 9873 8188
Mobile 0423 587 787
Villa Blue is a luxury fully self-contained three bedroom holiday house. This Palm Cove holiday accommodation is on one level and fully fenced making it ideal for young guests. There're board games, a toy box for the kids and complementary premium sparkling wine to welcome you on arrival.


FAMILY FRIENDLY HOLIDAY APARTMENTS

TRADEWINDS MCLEOD APARTMENTS
191 McLeod Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4031 2422 / Fax (07) 4059 1297
Tradewinds Mcleod Apartments provides Cairns holiday accommodation for couples, small groups and families. A great getaway for the whole family. Baby sitting can be arranged if required.

CLUB TROPICAL RESORT
Cnr Wharf and Macrossan Sts, Port Douglas
Phone (07) 4099 5885 / Fax (07) 4099 5868
Club Tropical Resort Port Douglas offer a variety of one bedroom business class apartments or two and three bedroom family friendly apartments.

MARLIN GATEWAY HOLIDAY APARTMENTS
35-37 Trinity Beach Road, Trinity Beach
Phone (07) 4057 7600 / Fax (07) 4057 7785
Relaxed and friendly atmosphere for couples and families. Accommodation is fully self-contained, with access to a swimming pool, barbecue, and other facilities to make your holiday more comfortable. Marlin Gateway can help you with child minding.

NIMROD RESORT APARTMENTS
31 Nautilus Street, Port Douglas
Phone (07) 4099 3399 / Fax (07) 4059 1297
Nimrod Resort offers superbly fitted out, fully self contained apartments for you to be able to feel "at home" whilst on holiday in Port Douglas. The facilities include a vast pool with landscaped waterfall, spa, tennis court, gym, children's playground, entertainment areas and barbecue.

BEACH TERRACES
15 - 17 Garrick Street, Port Douglas
Phone (07) 4099 5998/ Fax (07) 4099 4113
With only 20 holiday apartments, Beach Terraces excels in personalised service and the highest standard for Port Douglas holiday accommodation. Amenities include very spacious one, two & three bedroom holiday accommodation and a babies pool.

OUT OF THE BLUE
25 Coulthard Close, Newell Beach
Phone (07) 4091 1909
Out of the Blue is a luxury holiday home next to the endless sandy Newell Beach, close to Port Douglas. Children’s toys, books and puzzles, children’s cubby house with sandpit and swings, cot available on request.

PANDANUS BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS
Cnr Reid Road and Whiting Street, Mission Beach
Phone (07) 4068 8989 / Mobile 0418 688 930
Offering family units with two bedrooms fully fitted kitchens and private balconies. The pool area is covered with a shade sail and we have deck chairs, pool toys for the kids, and a relaxing waterfall to sooth the soul.


FAMILY FRIENDLY CARAVAN PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS

CAIRNS COCONUT CARAVAN RESORT
Corner Bruce Highway and Anderson Road, Cairns
Phone (07) 4054 6644 / Fax (07) 4054 7591
Cairns Coconut Caravan Resort has lots of activities suitable for kids, such as garden pool with waterslide, kids wading pool, a huge adventure playground, etc.

For all your family equipment hire: highchairs, cots, strollers, kiddy car seats and baby capsules, not to mention a wide range of toys and games, please visit our CAIRNS EQUIPMENT HIRE page.

Two lovely homes to make your holiday the best. One in the garden suburb of Whitfield and the other centrally located in Bungalow.
www.cairnsholidayhomes.com.au
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REMEMBER: JUST AS YOU'RE TRAVELLING DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, SO ARE MANY OTHER FAMILIES. BE SURE TO PLAN AHEAD AND BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION AND ACTIVITIES THROUGH CAIRNS UNLIMITED TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

Tropical North Queensland is the ideal destination to relax with your whole family.