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Exemplar

Coconut GroveRegal

Shantara

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It is the place where glittering green merges into

blue; the only place on Earth where two World

heritage listed jewels exist; the Great Barrier Reef

and the rainforest of Daintree and Cape Tribulation

Enter a laid back tropical oasis with sophisticated

worldly comforts with a small friendly village

atmosphere Go from business suit to barefoot

and frantic to free Refresh, restore and revitalise,

in the aquamarine reef waters of the Coral Sea,

the crystal creeks of Mossman Gorge, and the

palm fringed golden sands of Port Douglas Four

Mile Beach

Discover the breathtaking Northern Tropics of

Australia through pristine Daintree Rainforest walks

and safaris, diving and snorkelling the reef and

sailing the waterways Be inspired by the amazing

array of nature and wildlife and it’s glorious

simplicity

The climate is seductive Balmy days dissolve into

tropical evenings with velvet starry skies The tropics

are a feast for the senses; the sights, sounds and

tastes;youwillneverwanttoleave!

Things to do

Tours from Port Douglas to the Great Barrier Reef

Cruising out across the Coral Sea to spend a day or

even longer on the Great Barrier Reef is a holiday

highlight for every visitor Port Douglas is the nearest

departure point for Low Isles and the Great Barrier

Reef tours on the Tropical North Queensland Coast

The range of Great Barrier Reef tours available

means there is a trip to suit everyone, whether

youareacertifieddiver,novicediver,snorkelleror

non-swimmer and there are several different reef

destinations to choose from

Experience one of the seven natural wonders of

the world, the amazing Great Barrier Reef This

underwater botanical garden is one of the most

diverse ecosystems on earth A living home to

thousands of marine plants and animal species

stretching more than two thousand kilometres

along the Queensland Coast to form the world’s

largest reef system

The basis of the reef is the seemingly endless variety

of corals, displaying every conceivable color, shape

andform.Thegorgeousandpositivelygaudyfish

and other marine animals that live among the

coral reefs afford brilliant displays of multicoloured

movement.Giantclamsandsmallshells,starfish

and sea cucumbers, anemones, turtles, eels,

rays, sponges - there is just so much to see on the

spectacular Great Barrier Reef

In the Daintree National Park, the Daintree Rainforest awaits you The Daintree National Park is the site of the oldest

living rainforest on earth, the Daintree Rainforest,

at approximately 140 Million years with the southern

boundary located at Mossman Gorge and the

northernboundaryatBloomfieldRiver.

Daintree National Park can be divided into three

main areas of interest:

Mossman Gorge (Daintree National Park)

Popular section around a steep sided valley on the

Mossman River Includes lush tropical rainforest and

creek scenery Good bird watching and wildlife

viewing Aboriginal heritage sites in the region

and Aboriginal guided walks from the Kuku Yalanji

Mossman Gorge Community No camping

Daintree National Park

Incorporating the region between Mossman Gorge

and the Daintree River, this region is known for its

long stretch of lush tropical rainforest The Daintree

River is home to unique bird life and is a haven for

crocodile spotting

Port Douglas is just an hour’s drive from Cairns via a spectacular coastal road that is surrounded by rainforest and the Coral Sea

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Cape Tribulation (Daintree National Park)

Tropical rainforest and coral reef meet in this scenic

coastal section of Daintree NP which lies north of

the Daintree River Sandy beaches, mangroves and

swamps as well as wildlife viewing are all part of the

attraction

The age of the Daintree Rainforest varies from

one section to the other It is estimated that the

Mossman Gorge section of the National Park

is approximately 60,000 years old The ancient

Daintree Rainforest is contained within the area

betweenDaintreeVillageandCapeTribulation

and includes freehold land and privately protected

rainforest This area is said to be some 140 million

years old and is the oldest living tropical rainforest

on earth

Port Douglas and Daintree spa and wellness treatments, massage and relaxation What do you look for in a holiday? Is it leaving the

hectic pace of your day to day life? Port Douglas

and the Daintree offer some of the world’s most

luxurious spa and massage treatments set amongst

relaxing and tropical settings that will ensure you

drift from hectic to heaven

Want to escape to a hideaway in the rainforest?

Indulge in a spa treatment? Enjoy the opulence of

a luxury resort? Be spoilt on a charter vessel for the

day?Savourfinecuisineoveralonglunch?Bask

under the warm sun and swaying coconut palms

on a tropical beach stretching for miles?

PortDouglasandDaintree,SimplyRelaxing!

Your holiday would not be complete without

pampering your body and cleansing the soul with a

little indulgence Port Douglas and Daintree boast

some of the best spa facilities in the world with a

range of treatments that are designed to relax,

de-stress, energise and rejuvenate your body for the

ultimate relaxation

InPortDouglasandDaintree,you’llalwaysfindnew

reasons to relax and indulge your senses Whether

it’s exercising your spending power in designer

boutiques, sampling locally grown produce or

wines, kicking back in a luxury apartment and

breakfast; there is something for everyone and

everytastetorelax–families,singles,romantic

couples and groups

Aboriginal CultureIndigenous tours from Port Douglas and Daintree

The Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people are indigenous

to the region and visitors can experience their

culture, from aboriginal art galleries and lessons to

indigenous tours in the rainforest

The Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people were hunters

andgatherers,withmorethanfivegroupsranging

across the terrain as the seasons changed, yielding

their sustenance from the rivers, beaches, reefs

and seas

Theirs was a simple yet ingeniously sophisticated

culture They devised and operated successful

trapsforfishandgame,theylearnttopreparethe

often toxic rainforest foods for consumption, and

evolved social mores that bound the fabric of their

societyfirmly.

Today, the Kuku Yalanji people number

approximately 1,000 and are very active in the

tourism industry offering visitors an insight into their

heritage as well as a reliance and empathy with

the environment

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Star Rating

4 ½ Star (AAA Rated)

Contact Details

Address: 27-31 Davidson Street, Port Douglas QLD 4871

Reservations: Toll free Australia: 1800 427 100 Phone: +61 7 4084 1400 Fax: +61 7 4099 6666 Email: info@shantara com au www shantara com au

Location: Idyllic central location just minutes from Macrossan Street and Four Mile Beach

Target Markets

Honeymoon Market Couples

Top Selling Points

• Immaculatepresentation •Couplesonlyretreat • Twoswimmingpools • Dayspaonsite • Beautifullyappointedrooms • Shantarawasopenedin2007andcompletedtheirfirst

refurbishment in 2011 The property is constantly kept up to date with modern décor King beds in all rooms

Number of Rooms 54

Room Styles:

• 1BedroomApartments 23 • StudioRooms 27 • ShantaraApartments 4

Minimum Nights Stay • 3nights.2nightminimumstayisavailable

on request for studio rooms

Maximum Occupancy

• Studio 2 pax • 1BedroomApartment 2 pax • 2BedroomApartment 2 - 4 pax

Room Inclusions

All Rooms

• Microwave.• Teaandcoffeefacilities• Airconditioning•Ceilingfans•CableTVandDVDPlayer • FreeWiFi• Loungeanddiningsuites• Iron&ironingboard• Shower• Hairdryer• Laundryfacilities• iPoddockingstation

Studio Room

• Kitchenettewithminibarfridge,granitetopswithsink.• Bathroomhasshowerrecessonly• Balconywithoutdoorsetting•Separatelaundryfacilities •GroundlevelPooldeckaccessstudio

1 Bedroom Apartments

• Fullyselfcontainedwithdishwasher,hotplate,convection microwave oven, granite bench tops, large fridge, all appliances in stainless steel, crockery

• Bathroomwithlargespabath,separateshower (NB: some apartments have shower over spa bath)

• Separatelaundryfacilities •GroundlevelPooldeckaccessapartments

Shantara Apartments

• Fullyselfcontainedwithdishwasher,hotplate,convection microwave oven, granite bench tops, large fridge, all appliances in stainless steel, crockery

• Bathroomwithlargespabath,separateshower• Separatelaundryfacilities • Privateoutdoorspalocatedinthecourtyard

surrounded by gardens and out from the balcony is a pool deck for direct access to the pool

Accommodation/Resort Facilities• Twolagoonpools-bothheated • BBQEntertainmentarea • DaySpa •Gymnasium • Elevatoraccesstoallfloors • Undercoverparking •Prebookedbreakfasthampersavailable.BreakfastHamperscanbearrangedpriortotheGuestsarrival–fresh local produce made by a local deli

Guest Services• TourDesk• Onsitemanagement

Reception Open:

8am to 6pm - Monday Friday 9am to 5pm - Saturday 9am to 4pm - Sunday

Check In 3 00pm Check Out 11 00am

Product Description

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The perfect escape for couples or the independent traveller (16 yrs +) Shantara Resort Port Douglas is a 5 star property offering immaculate accommodation and facilities just metres from the heart of Port Douglas Two lagoon style pools are the centrepiece of this tranquil luxury retreat

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Shantara Resort is a 54 room resort for discerning adults Rated 5 star by AAA Shantara Port Douglas is centrally located only a few minutes’ walk to the hub of Port Douglas,MacrossanStreet!Studioroomsand1andtwobedroomfirstclassapartmentsareavailableallwithprivate balconies This resort offers 2 large swimming pools a fully equipped gym and an onsite Day Spa for personalised treatments All reputable tour companies pick up and return guests to the resort daily and breakfast hampers are able to be booked directly with resort staff Peace, privacy and position is Shantara Resort Port Douglas

Shantara Resort Port Douglas

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