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2015 Travel Planner
84 The Spit Holiday Apartments Mooloolaba Accommodation - Absolute Beachside Self Contained Apartments on the Beach All holiday apartments at '84' are sunny north facing towards the beach. There are spectacular Ocean & Beach views available from this holiday resort. There are also apartments with a peaceful foreshore view. '84' is beachside and has direct boardwalk access to Mooloolaba beach with "No Roads to cross". ■ "Everything for a Perfect Beachfront Holiday ... " ■ Some of our Mooloolaba accommodation is Air Conditioned ■ Year round heated swimming pool ■ Wireless Broadband available in all units ■ Genuine direct beach access - no road to cross ■ Self-contained with kitchens and laundries ■ All linen provided - just bring your beach towel ■ Resident accommodation managers on-site ■ Friendly helpful advice from our Tour Desk ■ 2 & 4 bedroom apartments with ensuites & full bathrooms ■ Video intercom security, lift to all apartments, lock up storage and secure undercover parking ■ Foxtel in all resort apartments ■ Direct dial telephone in most apartments ■ Enjoy the majestic views from our spacious air-conditioned accommodation in all of the Centre resort units. Some side units also have air-conditioning. So for your next Mooloolaba vacation, why not come to 84 The Spit, where the beach meets your back yard. Go on, check it out now on "My next holiday" at the website. Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast is the perfect choice for your Queensland beach holiday. Mooloolaba has transformed from a surfing and fishing locality into an internationally acclaimed world-class vacation destination. Mooloolaba is located in a sub-tropical region of the Sunshine Coast with amazing natural beauty. Mooloolaba Beach is a very safe environment, patrolled year round by the Mooloolaba Surf Club and has a wide sandy bay with crystal clear water. The lively Mooloolaba Esplanade offers cafes, shops and a great variety of restaurants offering some of the finest cuisine to be found on the Sunshine Coast. All just a short stroll along Mooloolaba beach or boardwalk in front of 84 The Spit Apartment Accommodation.
Fact File NAME: 84 The Spit Holiday Apartments ADDRESS: 84 Parkyn Pde, Mooloolaba, Qld 4557 PHONE: (07) 5444 1642 CONT ACT ONTA CT:: Graeme and Lucille Simpson WEB: www.84thespit.com E-MAIL: info@84thespit.com
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Diamond Cove Resort Relax and enjoy your holiday at our premium Mermaid Beach Gold Coast accommodation at Diamond Cove Resort. We not only provide cosy and spacious holiday apartments, we also offer you first rate amenities and facilities that will definitely keep you relaxed and entertained on your holiday. Our facilities include: FREE WiFi: Stay in touch while you are on holiday by taking advantage of our free WiFi. Please note that data limits apply of 500mb included for FREE and then $5 for each additonal 500mb. Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool: Holiday makers at Diamond Cove Resort can have an invigorating early morning swim in the sparkling 30m heated lagoon style swimming pool. For the less energetic laze around on the sun lounges and perfect your holiday tan. Spa / Jacuzzi: After a day of surfing and day trips, guests at our accommodation Mermaid Beach can enjoy some soothing downtime while taking a relaxing afternoon dip in our spa pool. BBQ Area: Share a delightful mealtime with family and friends at our BBQ area. You can have your fill of scrumptious home cooked dishes prepared in our BBQ area with facilities set in the midst of the lagoon style swimming pool allowing extraordinary swim-up access! Our friendly and approachable Tour Desk staff can arrange your bookings, and transport for trips to Dreamworld, Sea World, Wet and Wild and Movie World as well as excursions to the Hinterland, Broadwater and River and Canal Cruises.
Fact File NAME: Diamond Cove Resort ADDRES S: 16 Crescent Ave, Mermaid Beach, Qld 4218 ADDRESS: PHONE: (07) 5572 2277 CONT ACT ONTA CT:: Carol Halkett WEB: www.diamondcove.com.au E-MAIL: info@diamondcove.com.au
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Windward Passage Apartments Fact File NAME: Windward Passage Apartments ADDRESS: 31-35 Landsborough Pde, Caloundra, Qld 4551 PHONE: (07) 5492 3666 CONT ACT ONTA CT:: Harley and Mary WEB: www.windwardpassage.com.au E-MAIL: holiday@windwardpassage.com.au
Caloundra Accommodation Windward Passage Holiday Apartments – Golden Beach Accommodation Caloundra. Enjoy Golden Beach Holiday Accommodation and Caloundra Accommodation with Windward Passage Apartments – Sunshine Coast Holiday Resort Accommodation for families and couples. Absolute waterfront, no roads, no footpaths only the landscaped gardens of Windward Passage and parkland are between you and the beach … and it is the perfectly safe, clean and sheltered beach of Pumicestone Passage. From your spacious balcony, enjoy the spectacular ocean view and untouched beauty of Bribie Island. To your left the panoramic night time view of the city of Caloundra is simply breathtaking. Whether you enjoy fishing, windsurfing or just relaxing on the sand, it is right on your doorstep. And all of this in the sub-tropical beauty and wonderful unpolluted climate of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Caloundra's Beaches Our fully self contained accommodation includes a magnificent Penthouse, superb Executive suite, two specifically designed Disabled Person apartments and spacious luxury two and three bedoom apartments. All accommodation include ensuites, complimentary Pay TV and DVDs, most with airconditioning, some with spas, heated pool, lift, Free Wi-Fi available, undercover b.b.q area, ISD phones, tour desk and disabled parking. The kitchens are models of good design with up-to-the-minute quality appliances including dishwasher, microwave and every kitchen has a walkin pantry. Washing machines, clothes dryer and laundry tub are installed in your apartment.
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Elysium Holiday Apartments Palm Cove, Tropical North Queensland Place of perfect happiness
Elysium means 'place of perfect happiness'. These beautiful, modern Palm Cove apartments with their distinctive urban chic dĂŠcor style present wonderfully convenient holiday choice that, combined with the lovely destination of Palm Cove, will match your expectations in every sense. Bask in the sun on your private balcony, create superb tropical cuisine in the ultra modern kitchen, or stroll to the award winning restaurants of Palm Cove. Stay in touch with loved ones with fast Broadband or Wi-Fi internet access in your own suite. These Palm Cove luxury holiday apartments combine high style and practical choices for discerning holidaymakers. Being only a 3 to 4 minute stroll away from Palm Cove's beach and esplanade, Elysium's superbly decorated studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom self contained holiday apartments all feature spacious, open plan living areas with floor to ceiling glass opening out to large private balconies. The small complex of 20 Palm Cove luxury accommodation apartments occupies an elevated site on Veivers Road, Palm Cove, and includes a stunning outdoor pool deck, tour booking desk and undercover secure parking. The Destination: Palm Cove is the jewel of Far North Queensland - a tropical destination sought after with its stunning beach and its panoramic views. Palm Cove boasts of its many renown restaurants and cafes most with views of the Coral Sea. Boutique shops and galleries can be found on the esplanade. There is a world championship golf course just a five minute drive away. Palm Cove is also centrally located to all that this region offers including the magnificent Great Barrier Reef and ancient pristine rainforests. On-Site Management Your manager hosts, Roger and Jocelyn, are highly experienced apartment managers who enjoy both the region and the satisfaction of showcasing it to holiday visitors. Whatever your holiday pleasures consist of, your stay at Elysium Apartments is what dreams are made of.
Elysium Holiday Apartments
26 Veivers Road Palm Cove Cairns, Queensland 4879 Australia P: 07 4059 1144 W: www.elysiumpalmcove.com.au E: info@elysiumpalmcove.com.au
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COOLUM SEASIDE APARTMENTS SOAK IN THE SUN AND THAT HOLIDAY FEELING AT COOLUM SEASIDE Our spacious apartments are luxuriously appointed right down to the finest detail.
Stay 7 nights, pay for 5* Book online at www.coolumseaside.com For Reservations call 07 5455 7200 Valid until 31 August 2015 路 Not valid in school holidays
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Sapphire City Motor Inn
Sapphire City Motor Inn I nnvv e rrell ell Mot el A tion A Motel Acc c ommoda ommodation Att Its Fines Finestt We appreciate that the needs of our guests change over time and that we need to keep in front of these changing needs. We provide all our guests with a survey form to give us feedback on what we are doing well, and any improvements that can be suggested. We take this very seriously and have responded to your challenge! As a result, we offer two styles of accommodation: 17 ground floor motel units and a circa 1930’s workers cottage. Our aim is to make your stay as comfortable as it can possibly be. Sapphire City Motor Inn is a highly rated AAA 3 motel and a member of the Golden Chain group of motels. We undertake half yearly independent quality assurance reviews to ensure that our standards are maintained at a very high level. Many guests have told us that our facilities are what they would expect from a 4 star property. Owners and Hosts at the Sapphire City Motor Inn, welcome you to Inverell NSW, the Sapphire City. The Sapphire City Motor Inn is located on Glen Innes Road, an easy 700 metre stroll to the town centre, and is immediately opposite the Inverell East Bowling Club. We are centrally located to provide access to all sporting fields, the showground, and churches. As part of our ever evolving accommodation options we can now offer a range of self contained cottages and apartments to meet your needs. The motel offers a range of accommodation options from single rooms through to a large family room that can accommodate up to six people in comfort.
Fact File NAME: Sapphire City Motor Inn ADDRESS: 34 Glen Innes Rd, Inverell, NSW 2360 PHONE: (02) 6722 2500, 0427 221 109 CONT ACT ONTA CT:: Ross and Rhonda Thomson WEB: www.sapphireinn.com.au E-MAIL: info@sapphire.com.au Heritage Cottage A late 1800's workers cottage. We have kept many of the heritage features while providing all the modern comforts including ducted reverse cycle air conditioning. "Heritage Cottage" is ideally suited to a group of workers, larger families, or sporting teams. Ruby Cottage A late 1800's workers cottage that had extensions added in the 1960's. "Ruby Cottage" was stripped back to bare walls and received a complete renovation in late 2013 - a new bathroom, a new kitchen, re-stumping, the works. "Ruby" is well suited to families, or two couples travelling together. This cottage has a separate shower with no hob making it easily accessible to people with limited mobility. Did we mention that we kept the 50 year old bath? A lovely indulgence at the end of a long day. Sapphire Cottage is a 1980's one bedroom cottage that we stripped bare in 2012 to create a lovely prestige style accommodation option. "Sapphire's" single bedroom contains a super luxury king bed. This cottage is suited to singles and couples looking for more upmarket accommodation. Studio 1 is at the rear of "Sapphire Cottage" and is a self contained studio apartment. This is an executive style accommodation option, king bed, and is ideally suited to single or couples looking for more upmarket accommodation.
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Marrakesh Apartments
Marrakesh Apartments is a 4 star Gold Coast Icon. This Moroccan inspired impeccable resort is located between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach and only a short stroll from the worldrenowned Gold Coast beaches. Enjoy walking, swimming or lazing on the beach, the cafe scene or the fabulous shopping of Broadbeach, or the nonstop entertainment and diversity of Surfers Paradise. Then again, you might choose to soak up the Marrakesh experience - with your restaurant, your choice of pools, your gym, or the beautiful ocean and hinterland views from your balcony. We would like you to think of Marrakesh as ‘your home away from home’. Our team is dedicated to assisting you with all your needs, including a range of services from booking tours to shopping advice and other important local and holiday information, seven days a week. No need to go anywhere really. It’s your choice, have the experience you want. The beach, boardwalk and parks are also just minutes away. Surfers Paradise offers nonstop entertainment from its diverse shopping experiences, nightlife and restaurant choices. Paradise! Broadbeach offers more shopping and conveniences such as supermarkets, bottle shops and a variety of alfresco cafe and restaurant experiences to suit all tastes and budgets. The massive Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is close by as is the entertainment centre of the coast – Jupiters Casino. Public transport is on the door step which can take you anywhere you want to go on the coast. The location of the Marrakesh Apartments is ideal. Marrakesh Apartments is a quality property offering a range of lifestyle options. Reception staff, located on the ground floor, provide a range of services from booking tours to shopping advice and other important local and holiday information, seven days a week. There is a fully equipped private air-conditioned gymnasium, sauna and spas, arcade games room, indoor and outdoor pool, fully licensed restaurant and poolside barbeque.
Fact File NAME: Marrakesh Apartments ADDRESS: 198 Surf Pde, Surfers Paradise, Qld 4217 PHONE: (07) 5584 7000 CONT ACT ONTA CT:: David WEB: www.marrakesh.com.au E-MAIL: shepherd@marrakesh.com.au You can also enjoy the rooftop BBQ and entertainment area which features amazing hinterland and coastal views - 360 degrees of them! We offer a diverse range of one and two bedroom apartments to choose from, all with undercover car parks and a high level of security and safety. Marrakesh Apartments offer: Range of lifestyle options. Diverse range of one and two bedroom apartments. Tour booking and information services seven days per week. Friendly and helpful staff. Onsite management. Babysitting, massage and dine-in services. Fully equipped, private, air-conditioned gymnasium. Heated indoor and outdoor spas. Sauna. Heated indoor and outdoor pools. Arcade games room. Lush landscaped gardens Marrakesh Apartments is around 20 minutes alk tto: o: ( or les lesss ) w walk Gold Coast beaches Ocean boardwalk and parks Public transport (on the doorstep) Broadbeach shops, cafes and restaurants Oasis Shopping Centre Pacific Fair Shopping Centre Cinemas Jupiters Casino Library Convention Centre Surfers Paradise city centre Lawn bowls
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Comfort Inn and Suites Mari Court Fact File NAME: Comfort Inn and Suites Mari Court ADDRESS: 23 Wharf Rd, Surfers Paradise, Qld 4217 PHONE: (07) 5592 2122 CONT ACT ONTA CT:: Wayne Stoddart WEB: www.maricourt.com.au E-MAIL: stoddart05@gmail.com.au
Welcome to Mari Court Resort Surfers Paradise/Broadbeach recognised as ideal accommodation for families, couples, tourist and corporate visitors alike. Mari Court is ideally located just 50 metres from the famous Surfers Paradise patrolled beach, and minutes to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Cavill Mall, Jupiters Casino, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and a multitude of great restaurants in Broadbeach. A shuttle bus stop at the front door allows easy access to all theme parks and major attractions on the Gold Coast. Your Mari Court apartment is your home away from home offering spacious one, two and three bedroom apartments with open plan living, fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, microwave oven and fridge/freezer, a laundry with a dryer, two bathrooms (one ensuite) and two balconies. Facilities include access to wireless internet, secure underground parking, a large games room and a 9 hole mini golf course. There is also a large heated pool, a spa and BBQ area all situated in a lovely lush tropical garden setting. Our friendly staff at Mari Court Resort, look forward to welcoming you to our spacious self catering apartments and doing everything in their power to making your stay truly memorable. Your Mari Court apartment is centrally located near Broadbeach. Our three storey walk up complex offers spacious one, two and three bedroom apartments with open plan living. We are situated just 100 metres from the fully patrolled beach and only 2 minutes by tram to the Broadbeach cafes
and restaurants. There is truly something for everyone in centrally located Broadbeach. Two of the best shopping experiences in the region: the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and The Oasis Shopping Centre. A haven for fashion lovers and boasts more than 100 clothing, variety and eating outlets. Mari Court provides quality accommodation with spacious apartments that are fully equipped for you and your family’s enjoyment
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4 ½ star cottage accommodation with an on-site restaurant seating up to 70 located in the rural village of Ballandean, the hub of Queensland’s premier wine region and an ideal place from which to explore the several nearby national parks which feature monolithic granite outcrops, spectacular gorges, and an abundance of Australian native flora and fauna. Set in 3 acres of gardens with superb views over the valley of Ballandean to the Roberts Ranges 15 km in the distance, Vineyard Cottages is a delightful property where care and attention to detail are a foremost priority. There is a relaxed intimacy about the property. Quality underlies everything, from building and landscape design, the craftsmanship that has gone into the buildings and the creation of the gardens and rockwork, and the provision of quality furnishings, linens, and so on. Approximately 20% of occupancies can be attributed to location and 50% to repeat and word of mouth recommendation. Accommodation is in individual Cottages or Terraces which offer a choice of King and Queen beds and double or single spa baths. The on-site licensed restaurant, The Vineyard Café, is set in the charming ambience of an old country church. There is council consent, planning and infrastructure in place for another 9 cottages. There is also plenty of room for another commercial outlet such as a retail outlet or cellar door which would help drive the restaurant trade for an operator interested in boosting this. Registered Business Names The business has 3 registered business names ■ The Vineyard Café ■ Vineyard Cottages ■ Vineyard Cottages and Café Council Approvals to Trade ■ The Restaurant has a current Food Hygiene License ■ The cottages are licensed to operate as guest accommodation ■ The property has a Residential Liquor License“Location relative to major markets ■ Located on The New England highway in the rural village of Ballandean, 15km south of Stanthorpe and 15 km north of Wallangarra on the Qld / NSW border, it is an excellent stop over for people traveling from the Sydney / Newcastle region to Brisbane and the Sunshine or Gold Coasts ■ Vineyard Cottages is a 3 hour drive from Brisbane or from Byron Bay, making it
readily accessible to the huge and rapidly expanding population centers of Northern NSW and SE Queensland. ■ Vineyard Cottages also draws on population centers in Northern NSW and the Darling Downs from Armidale through to Toowoomba, each of these being approximately 2 hours drive from Ballandean. Land ■ A total of 1.2013 HA: RP 12332 L18/ 20 & RP911030 L77 ■ Rates in 2013 were $1718.52 including garbage and rural fire levies. Access ■ Direct access to The New England Highway, although visually the property is protected by a 4m high earth mound plus tree plantings providing privacy whilst allowing a visually enticing glimpse of the buildings. ■ Direct access to Sundown Road, providing a quiet back road to the wineries (the closest being 200m) and other attractions, as well as an alternative entry. The Restaurant: ■ Seats 70. ■ Licensed ■ Comprises 2 dining rooms which can be used as one large room for functions or as 2 separate dining rooms, a guests lounge with open fire and bar, reception, outdoor dining area, toilets (2 male and 2 female, one of each being suitable for disabled access), office, kitchen. ■ Ramp for disabled access to the restaurant. ■ Central heating system operating on gas with ducted floor outlets in each room. ■ Evaporative cooling system. One system cools the old church dining room, lounge and kitchen with ducted ceiling outlets, and another system cools the new dining room. ■ Central audio system with speakers throughout both dining rooms and the lounge, and with separate volume control to each area. Both CDs and tapes can be played through this system. There is also a remote microphone which can be operated throughout the building, although the building has excellent acoustics and the microphone facility is rarely needed. The Cottages ■ 7 cottages in all accommodating 8 couples in normal occupancy conditions. ■ There are 3 Queen Cottages and 3 King Terraces, each designed for 2 people, but each with a double sofa bed to accommodate additional people or for
a twin share situation. ■ There is one 2 bedroom cottage with a Queen bedroom, bathroom and living room on the ground floor, plus an upstairs bedroom with a Queen and a single bed and ensuite bathroom. ■ One of the King Terraces is suitable for disabled occupancy with adjacent parking, no steps, and wheelchair access for bathroom. ■ There is room on the property and local council consent for an additional 9 cottages plus a managers residence, and the landscaping plan and services (electricity, water) are in place to accommodate such development. Full building plans for each of the 3 styles of accommodation already existing are available. ■ Each building is purpose designed to maximize comfort, ambience, and thermal and noise insulation. Managers Residence ■ Built in the same style as the cottages. ■ Verandahs 2 sides. ■ 4 bedrooms – 2 upstairs, 2 downstairs ■ Open plan lounge / dining area ■ Kitchen ■ Office ■ Bathroom with large spa bath ■ Privacy afforded by hedges yet with superb distance views ■ Private garden area Building Design and Construction ■ The cottages and managers residence have 45 degree pitched rooflines to reflect the original church ■ They are of masonry construction (including all internal walls) on a concrete slab foundation. Walls have been rendered and painted. The exterior walls are 8 inch solid masonry, a 40mm air gap, then a rendered brick outer layer. The rendered brick exterior is sealed with a coloured cement paint sympathetic with the cream of the decomposed granite pathways of the garden in which the buildings are set. The density of the walls provides excellent insulation for both sound and temperature. ■ Roofs are fully insulated zincalume, a material perfectly suited to the climate, while the colour reflects the landscape. ■ The original church housing the kitchen and original dining room is a timber building rendered and painted on the outside.
It has an insulated corrugated iron roof, and polished timber floor of aged hoop pine on brick stumps. ■ The restaurant extension completed in 1998 and housing the new dining room, guests lounge, bar, office, and toilets has solid, rendered masonry exterior walls, timber floors on masonry stumps, and insulated zincalum roof. The floor of the new dining room is 1 inch thick hoop pine polished to continue the theme of the original church. Similarly, the walls and ceiling are 1st grade hoop pine but painted as in the church.. The remainder is carpeted. The ceiling of the lounge and reception is hoop pine with a natural finish. ■ Exterior doors and windows throughout the complex are powder coated aluminium “Elite” for good looks with minimal maintenance requirements, with the exception of the original timber doors and coloured glass windows of the church. ■ Interior doors are solid timber in either cedar or pine with brass fittings. ■ The cottages and managers residence are carpeted throughout.“Parking ■ The restaurant carpark would accommodate approximately 22 vehicles, but there is ample space for twice this number of vehicles on the western access to the property. ■ Cottage parking is either adjacent to or near the cottages. Advertising and Promotional Material ■ Extensive range of professional photos, both internal and external ■ Fully developed and comprehensive website with an administrative interface which enables content to be edited. ■ Well established branding with corporate colours co-ordinated with the colour scheme of the cottages and restaurant and grapevine logo reflecting the major tourism draw card of the region as well as the name of the business. ■ Current brochures for both the restaurant and cottages. ■ Well designed business cards and stationery. ■ Good stocks of the corporate folder which can be used to present wedding and conference packages to prospective clients. For more detailed information, please contact the owners:
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2015-16 Travel Planner
Dive Hotel
If it's a Sydney beach hotel you're after, there's none better located than Dive Hotel. It's 20 minutes drive from Sydney Airport and the City. It's a door-to-door bus ride away to the City, Opera House, NSW Uni, Randwick Racecourse, Sydney Football Stadium and Cricket Ground. And it's a frisbee throw away to parks and pools, clifftop walks and Coogee's thriving restaurant, pub, club and cafe culture.
Fact File NAME: Dive Hotel ADDRESS: 234 Arden St, Coogee, NSW 2034 PHONE: (02) 9665 5538 CONT ACT ONTA CT:: Louise WEB: www.divehotel.com.au E-MAIL: thedive@bigpond.net.au
COOGEE BEA CH AC It's our front yard. A park fringed crescent of beach sheltered by craggy cliffs and the aptly named Wedding Cake Island, just offshore. CLIFF-HUGGING OCEAN W ALK WA One of Sydney's most spectacular walks. With glistening rock pools rich in marine life, weathered rocky platforms, rugged cliffs and a brooding cliff-top cemetery.
No expensive mini-bar. Free-to-air and cable television, CD player, air-conditioning, mosaic tiled bathroom with proper hairdryer & ironing board.
IC ONIC W YLIE’S BA THS CONIC WYLIE’S BAT An idyllic 100 year old ocean pool nestled amongst the Rooms 1, 2 and 19 offer Grandstand ocean views over magirocky shoreline. The massive wooden sundeck precariously cal sunrises and surf gently lapping the sand or foaming over suspended from Coogee's cliff face. the aptly named Wedding Cake Island, just offshore. Not forgetting the occasional silvery moon glistening on the midnight ENDLES S EA T SSTREET TREET S ENDLESS EAT TREETS Coogee Beach is dotted with laid-back, likeable cafes and blue sea. restaurants (35 at last count!), serving up every conceivable cuisine. Our accommodation in Coogee has featured in Conde Nast Traveler, NY Times, Travel & Leisure USA, Time Out, Lonely Planet, London Observer and Guardian. Features include practical things. Free Wi-Fi, free light breakfast. Kitchenette, fridge and microwave.
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The Pavilions, Port Douglas Fact File
The Pavilions Port Douglas your place in paradise! Boutique holiday accommodation in Port Douglas Australia.
NAME: The Pavilions, Port Douglas ADDRESS: 35 Macrossan St, Port Douglas, Qld 4877 PHONE: (07) 4099 4888 FAX: (07) 4099 6025 CONTACT: Stephen Warden WEB: www.thepavilions.com.au E-MAIL: info@thepavilions.com.au
Just a one hour very scenic drive north from Cairns International Airport. As the Accommodation is located in the heart of Port Douglas you are only a short stroll away from everything in Port Douglas - beautiful 4 Mile Beach, 5 star restaurants, boutique and international designer shops, the eclectic Sunday market to the fabulous Marina Mirage. - 4 Star - Boutique Holiday Apartments - In the Heart of Port Douglas - Walk to Beach, Shops, Dining & Marina - Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Accommodation - All have Spa Baths & Private Balconies - Wireless Internet Available Example: 2 BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION - dual key Comprised of 1 Bedroom & Studio Apartments King size bed/twin Spa bath Air conditioning & ceiling fans Private Terrace with ceiling fan Television, Cable, DVD and Data Phone ADSL Wireless Service Kitchen/ette including fridge, microwave and hotplates Room Safe, Hairdryer, Iron Apartment serviced weekly
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