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Activities
There are so many activities, both at Misty Mountains Nature Retreat and in the surrounding area that you'll find it hard to decide what you want to do next.
Misty Mountains Nature Retreat offers a range of activities for couples seeking romance, relaxation, or adventure - it is after all your honeymoon or getaway, so do whatever you both want.
Experience Nature's Wonderland by walking through the rainforests and gardens and explore the many different varieties and species of wildlife and plants that call this their home in Mt Bellenden Ker.
A nature photographer's dream you will have the opportunity to snap the striped possum, tree kangaroo's, the flightless cassowary, platypus, green and blue peacocks, red bush turkeys, blue Ulysses and Cairns birdwing butterfly, the green tree frog, wahoo pigeon, fireflies and hundreds more.
Explore the rainforest and for the adventurer's take a hike up the mountain, swim the secret rock ponds, and have a natural spa in the running streams, a perfect alternative for a romantic afternoon.
At dusk you will see the fairies of the rainforest, fireflies come alive and glow like little cities in the forests.
Bird-watching is another popular choice for visitors, even if you aren't into birdlife you can't help but admire the huge array of tropical bird life that live all around you. On our Nature page we have some great birding links for you.
There is also a club car, (electric golf buggy) that you can use to explore the property if you don't want to walk.
The massive pool is at the entrance of the Glass Club Bar where you will be able to dance away the hours, play a game of pool, watch your favourite movie in surround sound on a 180cm screen, or play a game of virtual tennis on your Nintendo Wii, or make your own cocktails, or choose from a great selection of the finest local and imported beers, wines and spirits available at your private bar.
For guests wanting to arrive in style Down Under Helicharters can drive your hire car down to Misty Mountains while you both take a scenic 15 minute Helicopter flight to Misty Mountains as they have a helipad, or you may wish to take it one step further and take a champagne breakfast to the Great Barrier Reef by helicopter, they offer transfers from Misty Mountains to the Reef.
Contact Tom at info@helidownunderheli.com - www.downunderheli.com - Phone 07 40 349000
Champagne Balloons will pick up guests from your front gate and take you on the most magical ride
of a life time, another early morning for a beautiful champagne breakfast a must for romantics.
Contact www.champagneballoons.com or phone 07 40 399 955
Paronella Park is also a must do see www.paronellapark.com.au only 1 hour drive south from Misty Mountains Nature Retreat, also there are plenty of fruit stalls along the way and also the Atherton Tablelands is another day trip to explore a drive in the countryside, filled with rolling hills, cheese and chocolate factories, coffee and tea plantations, and road side fruit stalls, there are also many waterfall trails along this drive.
White water rafting for the adventurers please see www.ragingthunder.com.au to seek the thrill of white water rafting they will also pick up from Misty Mountains to tour the Tully Rapids.
Bellenden Ker National Park offers an array of activities for nature lovers:
- Josephine Falls are only 20 minutes south of Misty Mountains and features majestic waterfalls and rainforest walking tracks. The Park entrance is 8 km from the Bruce Highway and an 800 metre track leads to the falls, Picnic facilities are overlooking the spectacular falls.
- Neighbouring Mount Bartle Frere, Queensland's highest peak at 1622metres, offers a variety of hiking tracks for the brave and the fit.
- The Boulders are another popular site to visit close by at Babinda.
- For fishing enthusiasts you can hire a small boat, and head to Deeral Landing only 5kms north and catch a Mangrove Jack or Barramundi - both are highly valued north Queensland eating fish.
- The Great Barrier Reef is a must for any couple to experience whether you are a snorkel diver or SCUBA diver or just want to cruise the world's largest living coral reef.
- Etty Bay has a very secluded and private beach only 25 minutes away and is a well kept secret in the area, you can also visit the popular beaches of Mission Beach and Palm Cove, with its wonderful array of restaurants, bars and cafes.
There are many popular tourist attractions within a short distance of Misty Mountains Nature Retreat and we have chosen our own favourite activities and also provided links on the bottom of this page especially for you.
Nature lovers should also visit our Nature page for natural history information and links to some wonderful nature related Web sites just for you.
Your honeymoon or romantic escape to Far North Queensland will be remembered long after your footprints in the golden sands have washed away.
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