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Grandview Country Retreat
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| Welcome to Grandview Country Accommodation — a 4 star luxury, self–contained Bed and Breakfast retreat in the heart of the Atherton Tablelands on the Cairns Highlands — a scenic 70 minute drive from Cairns.
Grandview offers our guests the unique opportunity to experience the seclusion and privacy of self-contained luxury cottage-style accommodation combined with all the warmth and hospitality of a traditional Bed and Breakfast.
The three self-contained, individually themed cottage-style suites have been positioned for maximum privacy. Grandview guests can relax on their private decks and enjoy the 5 acres of award winning gardens offering abundant birdlife and wildlife and beautiful views of the Atherton Tablelands. Grandview are participants in the Australian Open Garden Scheme and Land for Wildlife with the gardens open to the public in April 2007.
At Grandview guests will notice the attention to detail and all the little extras including the daily country breakfast hamper featuring the best of the Atherton Tablelands produce; bath robes and personal toiletries; complimentary port and chocolates; undercover parking; TV, DVD/CD system with free movies; fully equipped kitchen and so much more that will make your holiday at Grandview enjoyable and relaxing.
Escape to the cool Cairns Highlands and enjoy all that Grandview offers. Curl up by the cosy log fire in the games room on the cooler winter evenings. Try out your skills on the tennis court, then melt away your cares as you recline in the luxurious ambience of the heated hydrotherapy spa. You will feel the warm water invigorate and relax while the essential aromatherapy oils will uplift the senses.
From Grandview you can easily experience all the wonders of the Atherton Tablelands. Crystal clear lakes and streams with waterfalls cascading through the ancient World Heritage rainforests of the Wet Tropics. Sample the best in local produce from coffee and tea to wines and tropical fruits and everything in between. While exploring the local villages you can browse for arts and crafts, enjoy the weekend markets, chat with the friendly locals, and experience the history of Atherton Tablelands.
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Things To Do
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| Facilities at Grandview: Heated Hydrotherapy Spa. Games Room. Tennis Court. Sun Deck. Mountain Bikes. 5 acres with unique gardens. Bird watching. Wildlife.
Things to do under 30 minutes from Grandivew:
The Millaa Millaa Waterfall Circuit (15 minutes from Grandview). This picturesque drive winds through some of the best scenery of the Southern Cairns Highlands. Start at the popular Millaa Millaa falls then on to Zillie and Ellinjaa Falls.
Millaa Millaa village and Lookout (10 minutes from Grandview). The view from Millaa Millaa lookout epitomises the Atherton Tablelands – a patchwork of rolling green hills interspersed with stands of rainforest and the stunning beauty of the World Heritage listed Wooroonooran National Park. Enjoy the historic village of Millaa Millaa – browse through local crafts and souvenirs and you might even be tempted by the beauty of the opals.
Hastie’s Swamp National Park (25 minutes from Grandview). A well–established bird watching area with approximately 150 recorded species and features an excellent all–weather hide for bird watching.
Yungaburra Village (20 minutes from Grandview). Historic village with arts, crafts, monthly markets and award winning restaurants. Curtain Fig Tree. Petersen Creek Walking Track with platypus viewing.
Malanda Township (10 minutes from Grandview). Home of the famous Malanda Milk with the longest milk run in the world. Malanda Falls Conservation Park & Tulip Oak Walk on the edge of the North Johnstone River. Platypus and turtle viewing with easy walks amongst the World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforest. Monthly markets, the Malanda mosaics trail, and the Malanda Dairy Centre with tours of The Dairy Farmers Milk Factory, restaurant and museum.
Lake Eacham (20 minutes from Grandview). Picturesque Crater Lake in World Heritage Rainforest with abundant wildlife and rainforest walks. Take a short walk to the giant Red Cedar (35m in height).
Lake Barrine (25 minutes from Grandview). The largest crater lake on the Cairns Highlands features a relaxing cruise of the lake. Relax at the Lake Barrine Teahouse (owned and operated by the same family for 3 generations) and enjoy a devonshire tea or a light lunch. Take a short walk to the Twin Kauri Pines – amongst Australia’s oldest trees with an estimated age of 1000 years.
Mungali Creek Organic/BioDynamic Dairy (30 minutes from Grandview). North Queensland’s only boutique farmhouse cheesery and tea house offering free cheese tasting and unique dairy products.
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Rooms
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|  | Highlander Suite
The rustic charm and history of the Cairns Highlands are reflected in the colours and décor of the 2 Bedroom Highlander Suite. Look out to the rainforest or look to the hills of the Highlands. Enjoy the colourful parrots as they feed throughout the day.
Original photographic works depicting the history and scenery of the Atherton Tablelands, combined with a rustic western red cedar feature wall and large deck with comfortable outdoor setting provide a feeling of warmth and comfort.
A separate spacious and comfortable bedroom offers privacy for parents or for friends or family travelling together.
Enjoy alfresco dining on your private deck with your own electric bar–b–que.
Enjoy the best of local produce with the daily country breakfast hamper including locally produced plunger coffee and leaf tea.
Complimentary port and chocolates.
Full kitchen facilities including large fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, cooktop and condiments including cooking oil.
51cm Television. DVD player with free movies. CD Stereo system with alarm clock.
Custom comfortable lounge/dining chairs.
Fully screened with fans, heating and air-conditioning.
Iron, ironing board and shared laundry facilities with free laundry powder.
Private ensuite with hair dryer, personal toiletries and bath robes. Extra spa towels provided.
Sleeping combination is a separate bedroom (with air conditioning) with queen size bed. The main living area has king single bunks and a single bed. Quality mattresses with matching premium bed linen and pillows give a restful night’s sleep.
Undercover parking.
Private entrance to your suite.
Gourmet bar-b-que hampers with fresh garden salads available.
Bar facilities including a good selection of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks.
Enjoy all the other facilities including cosy log fire in the games room, heated hydrotherapy spa, tennis, mountain bikes, library, and our gardens.
Check-in time is anytime from midday onwards. Check–out time is 10.00 am.
| Room Rate
$195.00 per adult couple per night including a daily country breakfast hamper. Extra person $45.00 per night. Discounts available for longer stays. |
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| | Rainforest Suite
Reflections of the Rainforest welcome you when you enter the Rainforest Suite. Nestled into the hillside where your total privacy is assured, you are surrounded by your own personal oasis filled with bromeliads, frogs, palms and other tropical garden delights.
Whether you want to stay for 1 night or 1 week the Rainforest Suite provides a comfortable and spacious home for an adult couple. Everything you need for a relaxing secluded holiday has been provided.
Enjoy alfresco dining on your private deck with your own electric bar–b–que. Relax in the comfortable outdoor setting featuring a uniquely carved timber table.
Enjoy the best of local produce with the daily country breakfast hamper including locally produced plunger coffee and leaf tea.
Complimentary port and chocolates.
Full kitchen facilities including fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, cooktop and condiments including cooking oil.
51cm Television. DVD player with free movies. CD Stereo system with alarm clock.
Custom comfortable cane lounge.
Fully screened with fans and heating.
Iron, ironing board and shared laundry facilities with free laundry powder.
Private ensuite with hair dryer, personal toiletries and bath robes. Extra spa towels provided.
Quality pillow–top queen size mattress with premium bed linen and pillows give a restful night’s sleep.
Undercover parking.
Private entrance to your suite.
Gourmet bar–b–que hampers with fresh garden salads available.
Bar facilities including a good selection of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks.
Enjoy all the other facilities including cosy log fire in the games room, heated hydrotherapy spa, tennis, mountain bikes, library, and our gardens.
Check in time is anytime from midday onwards. Check–out time is 10.00 am.
| Room Rate
$195.00 per adult couple per night including a daily country breakfast hamper. Discounts available for longer stays. |
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| | Reef Suite
The Senses of the Seas are awakened upon entering the Reef Suite. From every outlook of the Reef Suite you can enjoy the garden and the hills beyond. Relax and watch the possums at play from your private deck.
The décor of the Reef Suite reflects Chris and Louise’s passion for fishing and offers a relaxing environment for an adult couple to enjoy their holiday at Grandview.
Enjoy alfresco dining on your private deck with your own electric bar–b–que.
Enjoy the best of local produce with the daily country breakfast hamper including locally produced plunger coffee and leaf tea.
Complimentary port and chocolates.
Full kitchen facilities including fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, cooktop and condiments including cooking oil.
51cm Television. DVD player with free movies. CD Stereo system with alarm clock.
Custom comfortable cane lounge.
Fully screened with fans and heating and air–conditioning.
Iron, ironing board and shared laundry facilities with free laundry powder.
Private ensuite with hair dryer, personal toiletries and bath robes. Extra spa towels provided.
Quality pillow–top queen size mattress with premium bed linen and pillows give a restful night’s sleep.
Undercover parking.
Private entrance to your suite.
Gourmet bar–b–que hampers with fresh garden salads available.
Bar facilities including a good selection of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks.
Enjoy all the other facilities including cosy log fire in the games room, heated hydrotherapy spa, tennis, mountain bikes, library, and our gardens.
Check in time is anytime from midday onwards. Check–out time is 10.00 am.
| Room Rate
Per Adult Couple $195.00 per night including a daily country breakfast hamper.
Discounts available for longer stays. |
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Directions
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| Grandview is a scenic 70 minute drive from Cairns.
Travelling from Cairns via Gordonvale.
Take the Atherton Tablelands turnoff at Gordonvale. Travel 40 klms along the Gillies Highway and take the Malanda/Lake Eacham turnoff (turn left). Travel 12 klms to Malanda and take the Innisfail turnoff (turn left) . Travel 8 klms along the Malanda–Millaa Millaa Rd until you reach Tarzali. At Tarzali turn left into Hogan–Hosie Rd (Grandview B&B sign on the corner). Travel along Hogan–Hosie Rd and turn left into Hogan Rd (Grandview B&B sign on the corner). Travel approximately 300m along Hogan Rd and you will find Grandview on the right (Grandview B&B sign)
Travelling from Innisfail.
Take the Atherton Tablelands turnoff 5 klms north of Innisfail and travel 70 klms along the Palmerston Highway (through East Palmerston & Millaa Millaa ) until you reach Tarzali. At Tarzali turn right into Hogan–Hosie Rd (Grandview B&B sign on the corner). Travel along Hogan–Hosie Rd and turn left into Hogan Rd (Grandview B&B sign on the corner). Travel approximately 300m along Hogan Rd and you will find Grandview on the right. (Grandview B&B sign)
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