Bustard Downs

FARM STAY IN THIS UNIQUE ITALIAN TOBACCO FARMERS HOUSE FROM THE 1950-60s'

Sleeps 1 - 8 Guests in 4 Bedrooms

You won't find accommodation in Cairns Greater Region, Mount Carbine or Cape York quite like this! 

Well above your ordinary bush farm stay, The Guesthouse works several ways:

One section focus's on Luxe for couples The Royal Bush Suite has 3 interconnecting rooms, a full Kitchen/Lounge room and the gorgeous Outdoor Courtyard Ensuite Bathroom, Outdoor Shower looking up the Mary Creek valley or Spa Bath under the stars.

2 King Deluxe Rooms and 1 Twin Room can be added to the booking sleeping maximum 8 Guests or  Rooms can be booked individually, because sometimes we know you just need a quick overnight stay, a comfy bed, a good nights sleep, before continuing on your journey.

The Italian Farm charm remains with recent renovations preserving the Southern Italian/Australian Heritage with traditional rendering over hand made bricks from the nearby Mary Creek. Rooms are clean, crisp and cool with white cotton linen, on king size beds, wool carpets and white-washed walls. All bedrooms have Air-conditioning, windows and doors are screened for natural air flow in the cooler months April-August

The 20 meter freshwater Lap Swimming Pool is a Swimmers delight, perfect for cooling down in the Tropical North Queensland sun with fantastic landscape views looking East over The Great Dividing Range towards Mossman and Port Douglas

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All rooms have a separate entrance via the large veranda with Garden and Mountain views

Lush Native Gardens give the Guesthouse privacy from the Homestead which is situated 60metres awayg

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Bustard Downs Organic Farm is a bush retreat where you can enjoy different activities that include:

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• Bush walks

• Birdwatching

• Self-Guided Walking & Mountain Bike farm tracks through open woodland, native grass lands in Tropical Savannah

• Explore along the Mary Creek, its sandy bottom, crystal clear water, see a gallery forest of Malaleaucas

• Stars Gazing at night can bring our Northern Hemisphere friends to tears of joy

• Fishing, we support catch and release to help preserve this pristine ecosystem

• Swimming in the creek (no crocodiles) or the swimming pool

• Base yourself here and day drive exploring the local area

• Disconnect from the outside frantic world and relax in privacy

• Retreat - set yourself up with lots of fresh healthy food, walk, swim, run, ride, exercise, read, rest, meditate, spend time in the hammock, whatever your me time needs to be

• Telstra Mobile Phone Service available at the Guesthouse 

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