Marae
John and Pam Burden’s architecturally stunning timber home, on a hillside 15 km (9 1/2 miles) or 10 minutes’ drive north of Port Douglas, is a glamorous and restful bush retreat. The contemporary bedrooms have white mosquito nets and smart linens on king-size beds, not to mention elegant bathrooms. The garden room overlooks the valley and the pool. Wallabies and bandicoots (small marsupials) feed in the garden, kingfishers and honeyeaters use the two birdbaths, and butterflies are everywhere. A delicious tropical breakfast is served on the deck in the company of a flock of red-browed finches and peaceful doves. Mossman Gorge is just a few minutes’ drive away. You need a car to stay here.
John and Pam Burden’s architecturally stunning timber home, on a hillside 15 km (9 1/2 miles) or 10 minutes’ drive north of Port Douglas, is a glamorous and restful bush retreat. The contemporary bedrooms have white mosquito nets and smart linens on king-size beds, not to mention elegant bathrooms. The garden room overlooks the valley and the pool. Wallabies and bandicoots (small marsupials) feed in the garden, kingfishers and honeyeaters use the two birdbaths, and butterflies are everywhere. A delicious tropical breakfast is served on the deck in the company of a flock of red-browed finches and peaceful doves. Mossman Gorge is just a few minutes’ drive away. You need a car to stay here.
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