A Taste of Tropical North Queensland - 5-star nature reserve stay with FREE extra night!

Complimentary Activities include:

Star Gazing

The Thala night sky is free from light pollution and filled with millions of stars. Surrounded by sounds of the rainforest and ocean, enjoy an introduction to the beautiful Southern Constellations from an experienced and passionate guide. View many fascinating stars andplanets using telescopes and binoculars at the unique outdoor observatory.

(Free for house guests, nights of operation varies week-to-week)

Coconut Odyssey

On Australia’s only coconut tour, not only do you get to drink andeat from the very young green coconut to the little known ‘Coconut Apple’ – you will also learn the truth about the health benefits of coconuts.

The ‘Tree Of Life’ has astonishing advantages from helping to reduce body fat and lower cholesterol to building the immune system. A tour that helps you lose weight without exercising?!

(Free for house guests, days of operation varies week-to-week)

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.

(Free for houseguests, day of operation varies week-to-week)

Bird And Butterfly Walks

David is our bird and butterfly expert and you will be thrilled at the colour 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.

We also have 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.

(free for house guests, day of operation varies week-to-week)

Talks with Kuku Yalangi People

Elders from our local aboriginal community, the Kuku Yalangi people, 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.

(free for house guests, day of operation varies week-to-week)

Private Beach

Oak Beach consists of approximately 2km of pristine sand lined with coconut palms and sheoak trees. Thala Beach Nature Reserve occupies the forest-clad headland at the northern end of this beach. All guests can enjoy this private-access beach.

Other Experiences (fees apply)

Sea Kayaking

Our expert guide will take you sea kayaking to his secret places to look for marine turtles, stingrays, dolphins and dugongs. The reef adjacent to Thala Beach Nature Reserve is like a turtle highway with so many turtles congregating for feeding and socialising.

Rejuvenate Spa

Thala’s on-site massage studio has special packages for our guests and provides a range of treatments including massages, facials, body scrubs and wraps.

Local Tours

There are many exciting tours and activities that we recommend ranging from snorkelling on The Great Barrier Reef, safaris into the rainforest to exploring the outback and Tableland regions.