Our Bed & Breakfast Rooms in the Daintree Rainforest
Bed & Breakfast Rooms
The Epiphyte Bed and Breakfast (near Cape Tribulation in tropical North Queensland) has a range of accommodation types including single, double and superior double/family rooms plus two lovely self-contained cottages. All accommodation types have private balconies and en-suite bathrooms and include a delicious tropical breakfast.
The Golden Orchid Cottage
This gorgeous cabin comprises a bedroom with cathedral roof and balcony and is equipped with a queen-size bed and a single bed plus a large en-suite toilet and shower. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with gas stove and oven and a full-sized fridge/freezer plus tea/coffee making facilities. A gravel pathway through the forest connects the cottage to a rotunda from where guests can marvel at spectacular sunsets, take in the awesome dawn chorus of birdsongs, do yoga or meditation or simply relax. Guests are welcome to use the main kitchen of the Epiphyte for breakfast and other meals or can have breakfast in the privacy of the retreat. Suitable for couples, twins, or small family groups (maximum 3 occupants), the Golden Orchid cottage is an unforgettable place from which to experience the magic of the Daintree.
Refreshments
Tea and coffee (including a large variety of herbal teas) is available from the kitchen at all times and the kitchen is available for the preparation of lunches. Breakfast, included in the tariff, includes a wide range of cereals and tropical fruits as well as toast and homemade jams, tea and coffee. This is available at your convenience any time after 6.30 am. For night-time meals a number of local restaurants, a backpackers and the hotel all provide inexpensive and tasty dishes.
Entertainment
The Epiphyte's front verandah provides a fantastic view across the forest to the Thornton Range but for those who wish to do more than just survey the world from a distance there is an interesting library of books, a great CD collection and a number of videos and games available.
Surrounded by Nature
The Epiphyte grounds are also extensive and contain a wide range of tropical fruit trees (used for breakfast) as well as dense tropical rainforest, palms and a creek. Numerous rainforest animals inhabit the nearby forest including cassowary (a large and beautifully coloured flightless bird), tree kangaroos, paddymellon (a small kangaroo-like animal), anticinus (hopping mice) and feral pigs. A huge variety of birds is also present and the "dawn chorus" is unforgettable.
Relax
A small 'rotunda' is situated on a high point of the property providing a wonderful place for contemplation and a cup of tea as well as a superb viewing spot for the often spectacular sunsets. It is also available for yoga or meditation.
Environmentally Friendly
We operate entirely on solar power and mostly on rainwater so we try to conserve power and water. This just means turning off lights and ceiling fans when not in use, using half-flush on toilets and keeping showers to reasonable times. Please feel free to use appliances in your room but if it requires more than 800 watts ( e.g. a hairdrier) please check with us first.
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PHONE
0435 082 423
INTERNATIONAL
+61 435 082 423 -
EMAIL
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ADDRESS
73 Silkwood road
Cow Bay 4873
Queensland Australia
