Auz ros gums wilderness retreat 2 family very comfortable
Auz ros gums wilderness retreat 1 family very comfortable
Auz ros gums wilderness retreat 3 family very comfortable
Auz ros gums wilderness retreat 2 family very comfortable
Auz ros gums wilderness retreat 1 family very comfortable
Auz ros gums wilderness retreat 3 family very comfortable

Hidden within Far North Queensland’s tropical rainforest is a wilderness retreat

Located 90 minutes from Cairns in the Atherton Tablelands, you’ll find this award-winning oasis. In 1994, Jon and Peta had the vision to build a small eco-retreat and successfully built nine tree-houses on over 93 hectares next door to Wooroonooran National Park.


A place where lorikeets show off their colourful feathers, platypus paddle and glide gracefully through the waters and small kangaroos graze. From your back-door, you can step straight into the rainforest and listen to over 160 species of birds. Watch in awe as your children discover this amazing part of the world.

Together with your family, you will stay in a cosy two-bedroom villa Prepare local Aussie dishes in the kitchen. Fire up the barbecue and enjoy enchanting rainforest views from your balcony. Play board games in the living area or read your favourite book.

After a day exploring this captivating place and the kids are to bed, take a long bubble bath. And adore the tranquillity of the rainforest outside.

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