Location – Bellenden Ker near Cairns
Misty Mountains Rainforest Retreat is a luxury retreat for couples set amidst world heritage rainforests around Cairns. Its natural beauty, five star luxury and total privacy make it an ideal honeymoon destination, romantic getaway or wedding venue.
This breathtaking wilderness retreat is located 40 minutes south of Cairns within easy reach of North Queensland’s many attractions. The Daintree and Cape Tribulation National Parks lie to the north. Atherton Tablelands, a cornucopia of regional produce, lies to the west. The Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven wonders of the natural world, stretches along the entire North Queensland coast. Sprawling across 350,000 square kilometers, the Great Barrier Reef is larger than the United Kingdom, longer than the Great Wall of China and the only living thing visible from space. It also makes for some of the most spectacular diving imaginable. In fact, the Great Barrier Reef is among the world’s top ten scuba and snorkeling destinations. If you have SCUBA diving accreditation, please remember to pack it.
Getting There
Flights from all over Australia arrive in Cairns daily. Cairns also receives regular international flights and transfers from other cities. For more information on flights into Cairns, please visit:
If you choose to self-drive, there are a number of car rental companies at Cairns airport to assist you. They can suggest reasonable daily and weekly car hire rates.
Alternatively, transfers from the Misty Mountains Rainforest Retreat are available and can be organised at your time of booking.
Taxi and limousine services are also available from Cairns to Misty Mountains Rainforest Retreat. Prices vary according to the style of vehicle and time of travel.
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Helicopter site location
- Latitude: 145.54.220
- Longitude: 17.15.884
About Bellenden Ker
The region of Bellenden Ker is nestled at the base of Mount Bellenden Ker and is part of the World Heritage Listed rainforest which stretches across the coastal plains and mountain ranges between Townsville and Cooktown. It is a region of diverse landscapes, numerous waterfalls and over 40 scenic drives.
Famous among botanists, the rainforest has over 700 different species of plants, many of them rare and threatened, which change as the altitude of Bellenden Ker National Park rises.
The seasons experienced by visitors to tropical North Queensland don't differ greatly between months. Visitors in the summer months, December through March, can expect an average of 30°C days. The wet season makes its mark on the region at this time turning the rainforest into a mist filled haven. The winter months, June through August are also known as the dry season and visitors can expect 25°C degree days with cooler 'snuggle weather' temperatures overnight.
The water at Misty Mountains Rainforest Retreat comes straight from the mineral rich springs deep beneath Mount Bellenden Ker. This is water in its purest state. The ancient rainforest surrounding this luxury retreat for couples is also in its purest state, and each structure – the Blue Lagoon Villa, the Studio Villa and the Glass Bar - has been purposely built to fully appreciate its beauty.
| Climate data for Cairns | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 31.4 (88.5) |
31.2 (88.2) |
30.5 (86.9) |
29.2 (84.6) |
27.6 (81.7) |
25.9 (78.6) |
25.7 (78.3) |
26.5 (79.7) |
28.0 (82.4) |
29.5 (85.1) |
30.6 (87.1) |
31.4 (88.5) |
29.0 (84.2) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 23.7 (74.7) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.0 (73.4) |
21.6 (70.9) |
19.9 (67.8) |
17.8 (64) |
17.0 (62.6) |
17.4 (63.3) |
18.6 (65.5) |
20.6 (69.1) |
22.3 (72.1) |
23.4 (74.1) |
20.8 (69.4) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 392.2 (15.441) |
452.5 (17.815) |
420.8 (16.567) |
198.3 (7.807) |
91.5 (3.602) |
46.8 (1.843) |
29.6 (1.165) |
27.3 (1.075) |
33.8 (1.331) |
39.8 (1.567) |
91.7 (3.61) |
180.0 (7.087) |
2,011.3 (79.185) |
| % Humidity | 70.5% | 73.5% | 72.5% | 71.5% | 70.0% | 67.5% | 64.5% | 63.0% | 60.5% | 61.5% | 64.0% | 66.5% | 67.5% |
| Sunshine hours | 210.8 | 170.8 | 201.5 | 201.0 | 207.7 | 216.0 | 229.4 | 244.9 | 258.0 | 275.9 | 255.0 | 238.7 | 2,701.0 |
