Your friends might think that retirement is all about watching tele, and learning to crochet, but not you. You're off to the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics rainforest and the North Queensland Outback. And why not.. you deserve it! But there's more to consider as you get older, isn't there?
Relax! We've found all the information you'll need to ensure that your Far North Queensland experience is the most fun you've had since the sixties!
All Queensland residents aged 60 and over are eligible for either a SENIORS CARD or a SENIORS BUSINESS DISCOUNT CARD. Australian Seniors Cards are issued free by each state and territory government and entitle holders to a wide range of discounts at thousands of business outlets throughout the country.
Being of a more senior stature isn't always a disadvantage. There are plenty of things to see and do around Tropical North Queensland that don't require the nimbleness of youth. In fact, your longevity will even earn you savings on many of your holiday purchases, if you play your cards right. From mechanics services to fresh bread rolls, from a relaxing massage to a scenic flight, there are thousands of businesses in Tropical North Queensland which offer substantial discounts to our greying friends!
CLICK HERE for more information about Seniors Cards and Seniors discounts.
SENIOR FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION - SCROLL DOWN FOR ALL AREAS
Fully self contained Beachfront and Garden View Apartments located right on the beachfront at beautiful Clifton Beach. All have large private balcony or patio, Cable TV, full kitchen, laundry, air-condition. All Apartments serviced by lifts. The resort style complex features Large 20m Heated Lap Pool, Undercover BBQ Area, Undercover car park. It is great place to relax and enjoy the ocean breeze.
PALMS AT TRINITY
83-85 Moore Street, Trinity Beach (MAP)
Phone (07) 4055 6644 / Fax (07) 4057 7122
Palms at Trinity is the perfect holiday getaway with private apartments nestled amidst lush tropical gardens. The Palms at Trinity, in the Trinity Beach area of Cairns Northern Beaches, offers self contained one and two bedroom holiday apartments with a resort feel just three minutes walk from Trinity Beach. The Palms at Trinity resort facilities include a freeform swimming pool, spa, BBQ, entertainment facilities and more. Comfortable & affordable facilities & amenities.
Palms at Trinity offers competitive rates & specials. With an on-site management team seeing to your accommodation needs, your holiday will be relaxing and stress free.
OUT OF THE BLUE AT NEWELL...
25 Coulthard Close, Newell Beach (MAP)
Phone (07) 4091 1909 / Mobile 0409 756 906
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.
This two bedroom self contained holiday unit is situated on the beach front with ocean views. Completely refurbished in May 2007, the new owners have gone to great lengths to ensure this unit has everything. Large screen TV plus an extra slimline TV/DVD in the second bedroom for the children's enjoyment. Beautiful new furniture, new tiles and new kitchen. This unit is right beside the pool with a lovely grassed area outside.
* Beach Frontage
* 2 bedrooms plus 1 bathroom
* Patio with private BBQ overlooking the pool and ocean
* Airconditioning and ceiling fans
Fairways is a one bedroom fully self-contained holiday apartment that is air-conditioned throughout and well equipped with the neccessities of holiday living.
Just a short stroll from the beachfront, this popular newly refurbished and tastefully decorated holiday unit offers separate bedroom with queensize ensemble, sofa bed in lounge, two way bathroom, laundry, kitchen, dinette and patio.
Linen is supplied. Weekly rates and special deals are available and airport transfers can be arranged.
This five star luxurious self-contained apartments offering absolutely beachfront and stunning views of the beach and ocean. This stylish resort provides the ULTIMATE in Trinity Beach accommodation. All the apartments are sumptuously appointed and magically complimented by the stunning views of the Coral Sea from your private balcony or roof deck.
An aura of mystique is created with thatched roofs and Balinese water features together with vast Mediterranean style roof decks, resort pool and spa.
HILLVIEW HOUSE and WILKS HOUSE
Hillview Crescent, Whitfield, Cairns (MAP)
78 Wilks St, Bungalow, Cairns(MAP)
Phone (07) 4045 2143 www.cairnsholidayhomes.com.au
Cairns most beautiful hillside suburb!
Hillview house, in the beautiful old hillside suburb of Whitfield, has the flavour of old Cairns. About 60 years old and surrounded by mature trees and palms, it is well set up to make your holiday comfortable and easy.
Wilks house is close to the commercial heart of town in Bungalow. Another old Queenslander which has been modernized, it is ideal for the larger family who want to be close to public transport and a shopping centre.
This inner city Cairns apartment block is small and gracefully designed and situated close to the city heart. Regency on Spence is close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Railway, Convention Centre, Law Courts, Casino and right in the centre of the local restaurant and entertainment districts. You can even walk to the Reef Fleet Terminal for your connection to a day on the Great Barrier Reef.
All apartments are spacious and stylishly furnished. The main bedroom has a corner spa bath and the lounge features a TV with DVD & VCR. The large balconies catch the breezes and allows you to entertain and enjoy the tropical atmosphere. The garden apartments have a large patio area which is ideal for families with young children. All apartments at Regency on Spence feature their own large private balconies for those lazy afternoons. In terms of value for money and location the Regency on Spence will certainly not disappoint.
A vibrant city life awaits you at Clarendon on Spence, destined to become a major architectural icon of Cairns, Clarendon on Spence is prominently positioned in the heart of the city just a short stroll away is a vast array of activities including the popular new Cairns esplanade and lagoon development.
This exclusive city complex of self-contained 2 and 3 bedroom apartments offers the ideal base from which to explore the wonders of this beautiful region. Clarendon on Spence is the ideal accommodation and apartment choice for your holiday seeking comfort and space in the beautiful tropical setting with all of the apartment features you would expect. All the apartments are spacious and air-conditioned and feature Large private balconies with city and pool views. The kitchen is fully equipped and the bedrooms have queen beds and ensuite with spa bath.
JUNGARA BED AND BREAKFAST Lot 38, 20-22 Robb Road, Redlynch(MAP)
Phone (07) 4039 1892 / Fax (07) 4039 1813
"Jungara" is a spacious colonial style home, set on an elevated 8000m2 (2acres) property surrounded by rainforest mountains. This Cairns BnB offers impressive air-conditioned rooms with private ensuite. Situated a short distance to local shop, shopping centre, family hotel, restaurants and bus stop.
Your hosts Kim and Marilyn welcome you with hospitality North Queensland style and will help you plan your holiday with their extensive local knowledge of reef trips, car hire, tableland tours and more. "We look forward to welcoming you soon!"
FIRST CITY CARAVILLA
Kelly Street, Earlville, Cairns
Phone (07) 40541403 / Fax (07) 40337251
To enjoy a Cairns Holiday you need accommodation that can offer access to all of the wonders of Far North Queensland. The Great Barrier Reef, Heritage rain forests such as the Daintree, the beautiful beaches of Cairns, the Cairns casino and other entertainment found in the city of Cairns and of course Queensland's incredible Outback.
At Cairns First City Caravilla Top Tourist, guests are offered it all and more! They are a four star Holiday Park, located close to everything and offering a complete range of Cairns holiday accommodation styles, space, outdoor activities, tour advice and information and above all - friendly and experienced service.
BLUEWATER BED AND BREAKFAST
Trinity Park, Cairns (MAP)
(15 minutes north of Cairns Airport)
Phone (07) 4055 6137
Nestled at the base of Earl Hill on The Marlin Coast, this quiet tropical paradise can be found. It's hard to believe that so close to so many of Cairns famous attractions you can find such tranquility. The hardest thing that you will have to do is make up your mind as to where to dine.
While staying in this large, modern self-contained unit, you can maybe have breakfast around the cool salt-water pool. Perhaps a wine while watching the wallabies and native birds feed each evening, an amazing experience. Or a tropical barbecue right at your front door, what ever you decide this is a quiet retreat just for that occasion.
These spacious apartments offer beach and ocean views from the kitchen, lounge, dining and the patio. They offer three separate bedrooms, main with queen size bed and large en-suite with spa, second and third bedrooms both have 2 single beds which can be made up as kings when requested. The comfortable lounges seat 7 and one converts to a double bed. The fully equipped kitchen is at the front of the apartment and overlooks the ocean.
The patio overlooks the ocean and beach has direct access to the saltwater pool and is equipped with a full size barbeque. The outdoor setting is ideal for al fresco dining. Quality furnishings and fittings throughout and linen is supplied plus beach/pool towels.
This spotless two bedroom self contained holiday unit with absolute beach frontage is nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac at the southern end of Yorkeys Knob beach, where a private path leads to a secluded beach. The unit faces the ocean and overlooks majestic gardens, melaleuca and palm trees. If you are looking for a spot to relax and recharge your batteries this is place to stay.
* Balcony with private BBQ overlooking the majestic gardens
* Airconditioning (main bedroom) and ceiling fans
* Private laundry (auto washer and drier)
* Full size oven, hotplates, microwave and dishwasher
BILLABONG BED & BREAKFAST
30 Caribbean Street, Holloways Beach, Cairns
Phone (07) 4037 0162 / Fax (07) 40370162
This holiday home is built on an island surrounded by a private lake with spectacular bird life. Billabong Bed & Breakfast offers two guest rooms with doors opening on to your own deck enjoy views across the lake, air conditioning, en-suite and quality queen size beds.
PORT DOUGLAS TO MOSSMAN
PAPILLON B&B
36 Coral Sea Drive, Mossman (MAP)
21km north of Port Douglas
Phone (07) 4098 2760 / Fax (07) 4098 2760
Welcome to Papillon Bed and Breakfast. Relax and unwind on your private deck; float away in the heated pool, dream under the trees in a hammock; enjoy the tropical garden and watch the Ulysses swallowtails and the many other butterflies; listen to the birds; have a massage or just read a book in your own comfortable chair.
Two private and well-appointed rooms with king beds, shower ensuite, AC, fan, TV, filtered water, local tea and plunger coffee. Enjoy a brought in meal on your own deck – cutlery and crockery provided. Microwave available for guest use.
Papillon Bed and Breakfast is a wooden pole-house. The guest rooms have their own entrance. Papillon B&B is tranquil, private and the rainforest is on your doorstep. Come and join Papillon B&B…………
MANTA RAY BED AND BREAKFAST
23 Coulthard Close, Newell Beach (MAP)
Phone (07) 4098 1261 / Fax (07) 4098 1254
Mantaray Bed and Breakfast is a tropical getaway offering deluxe, private accommodation at secluded Newell Beach.
The B&B environment is Bali-inspired and the accommodation is situated within a tropical garden compound. The two pavilion bedrooms are in a separate wing with individual entrances from a shady verandah and feature marble floors, high bamboo lined ceilings, fans and air-conditioning. A central, large, salt water lap pool divides the guest accommodation from the main house and features a Bali Bale and day bed catching the sea and mountain breezes – perfect for relaxing day or evening.
At the rear are cane fields stretching to rainforest covered mountains and beautiful, pristine, white sanded and palm fringed Newell Beach is just a two minute stroll from the back gate and can be viewed from the main house.
PORT DOUGLAS MOTEL
9 Davidson Street, Port Douglas
Phone (07) 4099 5248 / Fax (07) 4099 5504
The motel offers a choice of motel rooms, standard self-contained studios, deluxe self-contained studios & family deluxe self-contained studios. Rooms include air-conditioning, ceiling fan, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. 10% discounts to Senior Card Holders for stays of 2 or more nights.
DAINTREE AND CAPE TRIBULATION
DAINTREE ECO LODGE AND SPA
20 Daintree Road, Daintree
Phone (07) 4098 6100 / Fax (07) 4098 6200
Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa - offers award winning, unique tree house style resort accommodation in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest World Heritage region, just 40 minutes drive north of Port Douglas on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Atherton Bluegum Bed and Breakfast is a magnificent pole house on Halloran's Hill with panoramic views, an a choice of rooms. Caters for singles, couples, family groups, business travellers and those returning to Atherton for special occasions. Sparkling pool and heated spa, poolside pergola with guest barbecue facilities.
Atherton Blue Gum B&B is a home-away-from home. Spacious, clean, rustic rooms makes it a great place to base yourself. Wake to a chorus of native bird life and enjoy breakfast served on the upper deck. The views are magnificent, looking down on Atherton township, which is nestled in an emerald valley. The mist enshrouded mountains, with tropical sunlight glistening on their exposed peaks in the morning, is a delight to behold.
Situated on the summit of an extinct volcano and commanding the highest point in Atherton, this fully self contained four bedroom retreat (three with ensuites) enjoys 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.
The Summit Rainforest Retreat is a 5 bedroom holiday house or a 1 bedroom apartment in a luxurious, "nature lovers" setting. If available and requested, rooms can be booked on a Bed & Breakfast basis, with shared facilities . Ideal for singles, couples, families, groups, multiple couples, weddings, conferences, meetings & seminars etc.
LAKE TINAROO TERRACES
Cnr Church and Russell Streets, Lake Tinaroo (MAP)
Phone (07) 4095 8555 / Fax (07) 4095 8777
Whether you are planning a family holiday or a romantic getaway for two, or you are simply exploring the area, Lake Tinaroo Terraces is surely the best way to experience the beauty of Lake Tinaroo. Absolute lakefront fully self-contained two bedroom cabins.
Barramundi can be caught all year round as this is a stocked impoundment that is not subject to seasonal closures... so why not hire a boat from Tinaroo Terraces!
LAKE TINAROO HOLIDAY PARK
Dam Road, Lake Tinaroo
Phone (07) 4095 8232 / Fax (07) 4095 8808
The park has received a major upgrade with fully sealed internal roads, new luxury villas, a free-form landscaped swimming pool, spring-fed lagoon camping site, wide-screen TV in the entertainment room, and picnic and barbecue areas.
You will find all your creature comforts at the Moondarra Motel which can be found on the southern access road into Innisfail's CBD (Central Business District). After a long hard days driving, there is nothing better than relaxing in a nice hot shower, then going for a delicious meal, before laying down your head amongst crisp clean sheets in a cosy soft bed, and be ready for the next days driving.
Perhaps, you wish to stay longer and see the wonderful attractions that abound in and around Innisfail? Not a problem, the Moondarra Motel can cater for your every need, whilst staying in this beautiful part of the world. Bookings to most of the tourism attractions in and around the district, can be made at the Moondarra Motel's reservation and booking desk, just ask the friendly staff for more information.
KOOKABURRA HOLIDAY PARK
175 Bruce Highway, Cardwell (MAP)
Phone (07) 4066 8648 / Fax (07) 4066 8910
Set in tropical gardens, Kookaburra Holiday Park offers a wide range of quality accommodation, sparkling swimming pool, three covered
BBQ areas with free gas BBQs, full laundry and well stocked kiosk. The park is presented in a beautiful tropical setting and has built quite a reputation for providing a first class and friendly service across all of the accommodation styles.
Kookaburra Holiday Park offers single, double and twin rooms, four bed dormitories, family cabins or motel accommodation, all with cooking facilities, as well as camping.
TOWNSVILLE AND MAGNETIC ISLAND
BALGAL BEACH HOLIDAY UNITS
284 Ocean Parade, Balgal Beach, Townsville (MAP)
Phone (07) 4770 7296
Balgal Beach Holiday Units offer 10 self-contained beachfront units where guests can 'Relax in Paradise'.
UNITS 1 – 9 are located at 284 Ocean Parade with reception, pool and resident owners.
STUDIO 26 is located separately at 26 Madelaine Drive and caters for guests travelling with pets.
All the units are spacious, homely and well maintained. Relax in the tropical gardens, look and listen to the abundant wildlife. Prepare your own meals indoors, on the barbeques or dine at a local eatery.
The combination of well equipped units, peaceful location and family friendly atmosphere help to ensure a relaxed stay. Balgal Beach is central for day trips to Townsville, Ingham, Wallaman Falls, Paluma or numerous nearly islands
ARCADIA BEACH GUEST HOUSE
27 Marine Parade, Arcadia Bay
Phone (07) 4778 5668 / Fax (07) 4778 5816
A newly renovated bed and breakfast which is centrally located, close to pristine beaches and National Parks, still great for a relaxing tropical island getaway.
The Whitsunday Organic Bed & Breakfast is set amongst tropical gardens with ocean views over the Port of Airlie and Whitsunday Islands. Creating a relaxed and friendly holiday atmosphere, there are only seven rooms that are spacious, modern and light filled, each room has air-conditioning as well natural ventilation. The house has been designed with sustainable features in mind and reflects the hosts' philosophy of sustainable living.
Breakfast is served on the Balcony. The panoramic views will have you mesmerised by the natural beauty of the region. The Whitsunday Organic B&B prides itself on using wholesome organic ingredients for their sumptuos three course breakfast.
FEATURED BUSINESSES
All the businesses featured on this page are reputable, participating organizations, which offer genuine discounts to Queensland (and in many cases, interstate) Seniors Card holders. Cairns Unlimited has a 'zero tolerance' policy on businesses which falsely purport to offer a Seniors Discount, by applying the 'discount' to an artificially inflated price. We will not recommend or advertise such businesses, and if you have any problems dealing with any of the businesses featured on this page, please .
All Queensland residents aged 60 and over are eligible for either a SENIORS CARD or a SENIORS BUSINESS DISCOUNT CARD. Australian Seniors Cards are issued free by each state and territory government and entitle holders to a wide range of discounts at thousands of business outlets throughout the country.
Being of a more senior stature isn't always a disadvantage. There are plenty of things to see and do around Tropical North Queensland that don't require the nimbleness of youth. In fact, your longevity will even earn you savings on many of your holiday purchases, if you play your cards right. From mechanics services to fresh bread rolls, from a relaxing massage to a scenic flight, there are thousands of businesses in Tropical North Queensland which offer substantial discounts to our greying friends!
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OUT OF THE BLUE AT NEWELL...
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