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THALA BEACH LODGE

Port Douglas, Cairns, Queensland
Australia
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Thala Beach Lodge

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Nature and Garden Walks

Nature and Garden Walks You will be guided through 145 acres of a variety of native flora by Brett and his enthusiastic team. They delight in sharing their extensive knowledge and passion for the environment. Amongst rare Littoral rainforest clinging to the sandy dunes and the soft shade of eucalypts you will enjoy the scamper of native fauna. There are so many exciting plants and animals at Thala.

Guided Bird Walks

Guided Bird Walks David is Thala's bird and butterfly expert and you will be thrilled at the color and variety of the species to be found at Thala. An early start to hear the first chorus of Thala’s birds in full song is a wonderful way to welcome a new day.

Thala Beach Lodge also has local experts who can take you for full day birding expeditions through a wide variety of habitats. Pick up a Bird Sighting Calendar from the Adventure desk and see if you can add to the extensive number of varieties spotted so far.

Turtle Spotting from Sea Kayaks along Thala’s Secluded Coast

Turtle Spotting from Sea Kayaks along Thala’s Secluded Coast To glide low on the water in a kayak is a magical experience. Keeping watch for marine life unperturbed by your silent passage. As you gaze at the lushness of rainforest clad mountains, life becomes timeless and takes on a whole new perspective. Your expert guide will take you in kayaks to his secret places to look for marine turtles, stingrays, dolphins and dugongs.

Nature Photography

Nature Photography Thala provides an opportunity to spend quality time with a professional photographer. The tropical light, vivid colors, skill and imagination are the ingredients for you to create some magical holiday photographs. Paul will give you some wonderful tips and insights; regardless of your skills or camera.

Picnic on a Fabulous Beach, on Your Balcony, or in a Romantic Cove

Picnic on a Fabulous Beach, on Your Balcony, or in a Romantic Cove Take time out from adventure for a romantic picnic in a secluded spot just for two. Tune your moment to the lap of luminescent waves or the call of cicadas at sunset as you feast on Seafood and Champagne or Sushi and Saki.

Local Experiences

Local Experiences Presentations by local specialists.
Thala regularly invites interesting experts from the local region to share their extensive knowledge and experiences. This creates opportunities to meet some unusual and very interesting local people.

Evenings with KuKu-Yalanji People
Elders from the local aboriginal community come and share their stories as passed on from previous generations including the history of their ancient cultural traditions. You will enjoy seeing and learning the value of bush tucker food, the knowledge of which has been nurtured since the age of the hunter-gatherer. The haunting rhythms of the traditional Didgeridoo is being incorporated into many forms of contemporary music, here it will take you back to the beginnings of the aboriginal Dreamtime.

Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness Thala’s Beauty & Wellness Studio
Thala invites you to reconnect with your true self through the powers of nature and touch.

Yoga
Maintain the balance of your body, mind and spirit by taking a sunrise Yoga class: Always under the supervision of a qualified instructor.


 

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