At Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat your luxury eco-cabin blends seamlessly with the rainforest around you, creating true seclusion.
Location:
Set within 230 acres of lush Atherton Tablelands rainforest, Rose Gums is just 90 minutes from Cairns, bordered by the World Heritage–listed Wooroonooran National Park. It feels beautifully secluded yet comfortably within reach of the the famous Australian Tablelands’ volcanic lakes, waterfalls, and wildlife-rich trails.
Rooms:
This is a truly intimate hideaway of just nine hand-crafted studio, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom treehouses made from pole-and-timber. Each one features a self-contained kitchen, spa bath, private balcony and BBQ, and each is private and separated by at least 100 metres for total tranquillity.
Amenities:
Despite its remote feel, you’re welcomed with thoughtful comforts, including a first-morning breakfast hamper, full kitchen and BBQ in your treehouse, tennis court, walking trails, and even an elevated treetop restaurant, LEAF, for private dining.
Activities:
Spend your days walking rainforest trails, birdwatching over 160 species, watching for platypus and cassowaries, or enjoying a game of tennis. The surrounding Tablelands offer nearby volcanic lakes, waterfalls and small market towns to explore.
Sustainability:
Here, eco-care is heartfelt: since 1995, the owners have planted over 25,000 native trees and restored the land from past farming, leading to recognition as a Queensland Nature Refuge. You stay not just in the forest, but in a meaningful, living conservation story.
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January
A month of extremely hot weather. Celebrate summer on Sydney’s beaches, explore the Great Barrier Reef, or enjoy the Australian Open in Melbourne. Tasmania is also perfect for hiking in mild weather.
February
Very hot, but lively in the southern parts of the country. Head to South Australia for the Adelaide Fringe Festival or Western Australia for the Perth Fringe Festival. Visit Kangaroo Island for wildlife and dramatic coastlines, or dive Ningaloo Reef for manta rays. Northern end is humid and wet.
March
Things start to cool down in the Southeast: enjoy Melbourne’s food and wine scene, hike the Blue Mountains. Alternatively, head north to spot wildlife in Kakadu as the Wet Season eases.
April
Visit Uluru for clear desert skies, explore Margaret River’s wineries, or catch whale sharks at Ningaloo. Tasmania’s wilderness is beautiful in autumn colours.
May
Ideal for the Red Centre and Top End: cooler and drier. Explore Kakadu and Litchfield. Southern states are great for city breaks in Sydney or Melbourne.
June
Ski season starts in the Snowy Mountains. Queensland offers sunny escapes, from the Whitsundays to the Daintree. Western Australia’s Kimberley region is at its best.
July
Perfect time for whale watching along the east coast. Explore Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, or cruise the Kimberley’s remote gorges and waterfalls.
August
Northern Australia is dry and sunny: visit Darwin’s Mindil Markets, Kakadu, and Arnhem Land. Enjoy stargazing at Uluru or explore the Great Barrier Reef islands.
September
Spring blooms in Western Australia’s wildflower regions. Visit Perth, Rottnest Island, or Margaret River. Sydney warms up, perfect for harbour cruises and coastal walks
October
Great time for Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea and whale watching. Visit Tasmania’s wilderness, or explore Melbourne and the nearby Yarra Valley wineries.
November
Early summer brings perfect conditions for the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. Explore the Great Ocean Road or enjoy wine regions like Barossa Valley.
December
Celebrate Christmas on the beach in Sydney, Perth, or Adelaide. Watch the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Catch the Ashes cricket tournament in either Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, or Sydney. Tasmania offers hiking, while tropical Queensland is lush and vibrant.
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