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Cairns for the Gay
& Lesbian Visitor
Cairns is a "must visit"
for international and Australian travellers alike, and compliments
vibrant Sydney as part of your quintessential gay and lesbian
Australian getaway.
Cairns has grown into
Australia's premiere outdoor destination for both adventure
and leisure lovers.
This stunning part
of Queensland boasts some of the best value accommodation in
Australia and many of them -- from budget to luxury -- are customised
to the gay and lesbian traveller.
GayCairnsAccommodation.com
is operated by M-Power Accommodation and provides for all your
lodging needs including private gay hotels, exciting beachside
hotel resort, luxury self – catering apartments and intimate
bed and breakfast accommodation.
Beach Resorts and Tropical Island Resorts near Cairns
Cairns is the Tropical Heart of the
Far North Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef.
With Cairns as your base, the Gay and
Lesbian Traveller can explore beachside towns, and experience
an idyllic tropical holiday in warm seas, against a sweeping
backdrop of rainforest-draped mountains.
Relax in the shade of a palm tree on
Buchan’s Beach (an unofficial gay, clothing-optional, cruising
beach), or play under a sunny blue sky, along the beautiful
unspoiled sands stretching north and south.
The scenic beauty of the Bellenden
Ker Ranges extends south of Cairns to Mission Beach.
The Northern Beaches, stretching 26kms
up the coast to Port Douglas, are made up of Machans Beach,
Holloways Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach,
Clifton Beach, Palm Cove and Ellis Beach.
So many things to do: White Water Rafting,
Skydiving, Snorkelling & Scuba diving, Sailing, Canoeing, Windsurfing,
Sea Kayaking, or just absorbing the sun on the uncrowded sands.
Tropical Rainforest
Around Cairns
Accessible from Cairns are the serene
World Heritage Kuranda and Daintree Rainforests, as well as
the diverse attractions of the Atherton Tablelands. Trek to
the west, into the outback plains and gorges of the Gulf Savannah.
Past Port Douglas and right up to Cape
Tribulation, this pristine wilderness, blankets the coastal
region of Far North Queensland. Experience the beauty and solitude
of these virgin wilds.
Delve into the undergrowth on a Rainforest
Safari, or ride above the treetops on the Rainforest Sky Rail.
Fly an Ultra-light or go Horse Riding, Ballooning, or Bushwalking.
All forms of adventure-tourism, as well as mountain hiking tracks
and scenic day walks range out from Cairns showcasing Australia's
native birds and mammals in their natural environment.
Great Barrier Reef
Tours Queensland
Cruise the crystal waters of the Great
Barrier Reef, one of the natural wonders of the world, or visit
over 1000 islands and coral cays. Enjoy the wonders of the sea,
from Fishing, Sailing and Snorkelling, to Whale Watching or
swimming with the dolphins.
Day trips to the reef come in all forms
from budget sailing cruises to luxuriously appointed reef adventure
yachts.
Day trips and overnight diving tours
can be arranged for the dedicated scuba diver or those wishing
to attain their scuba-diving certificate.
Extending
over 2000kms off the coast, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is
a boundless natural wonderland of leisure and adventure.
Please Note:
Rates and information on this site are subject to change without notice.
Please confirm all information with your accommodation provider
before booking.
In the event of
a discrepancy between information on this site and information
gleaned directly from a hotel, the latter shall prevail.
Please note: some accommodation
providers will charge will charge a 3% surcharge on all payments
made with American Express and Diners Card. Payments with Visa,
MasterCard and Australian Bankcard will usually not attract
a surcharge.
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Skinny Dips
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Gay Hotel - Inner City Cairns
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Abandon yourself to Skinny Dips Resort and Spa - a secluded,
intimate retreat for the discerning gay traveller. Imagine vibrant,
masculine décor, a hip Martini Bar & Bistro, a casual poolside
Café, a clothing optional pool, spa and sun-drenched courtyard,
a Chillout
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Centre with
fitness room, sauna, internet station and leisure lounge and
a Spa Centre boasting an extensive range of massage and pamper
packages, all at sensible prices. Skinny Dips is about getting
away from it all and surrendering to the rhythm of the tropics.
Skinny Dips is an exclusively gay tropical
resort situated 2km's from Cairns city centre, the Casino and
Convention Centre. We are a short walk from the Esplanade and
a stepping stone to the Great Barrier Reef, the World Heritage
Rainforest, white water rafting and Cairns lagoon beach.
Skinny Dips more info...
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Turtle Cove Resort
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On the beach, in the rainforest,
a slice of gay heaven!
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Gay Resort Accommodation
Beach Front
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A Private Gay and Lesbian Resort
Turtle Cove
Beach Resort is an exclusive Gay and Lesbian resort, located
on an all Gay, private beach between Cairns and Port Douglas
in Australia's fabulous tropical Far North Queensland.
Turtle Cove
is the idyllic tropical retreat, perfectly nestled between the
Coral Sea and lush rainforest.
Share this secluded haven with your partner, or simply enjoy
the company of other Gay men and Lesbians.
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Spend a day on the private beach (clothing optional) or relax by the pool. Enjoy the billiards room
and guest lounge, the gym or take a dip in the hot tub. Dine from the ever-changing menu at the
fully licensed restaurant, a favourite of locals who day-trip to Turtle cove from Cairns.
Trek into the rainforest, explore the Great Barrier Reef or simply laze
under a palm tree. Turtle Cove is a great location for an unforgettable Australian beach vacation!
Turtle Cove Resort more info...
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Boyz on the Beach
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Gay Bed & Breakfast
Walk to the Beach
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Boyz on the
Beach is an exclusive Gay owned and operated B&B for Gay men,
on the Northern Beaches of Cairns in Tropical Far North Queensland.
Situated just
a short stroll from a beautiful coconut-lined foreshore, this pleasant
abode is only 15 drive minutes north from Cairns Airport and city.
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You will also find easy access to the
reef, the Daintree, Port Douglas, Sky Rail and the famed ‘clothing
optional’ (and occasionally cruisey) beach at Buchan Point.
Your hosts,
Andrew and Bob, have had many years in the hospitality industry
and have gained expert knowledge of Queensland's Tropical North.
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Boys On The Beach more info...
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Pink Flamingo
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Gay-Friendly Accommodation
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Located in Australia’s own paradise, Pink Flamingo is the perfect
place for gay men and lesbians to escape, relax and go totally
wild!
This property is no longer exclusively Gay and now calls itself
an "Adult Only Retreat" -- children under 18 are not catered
for.
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Could there
be any better location than Port Douglas? Right between two
spectacular world heritage areas: the pristine wilderness of
the Daintree Rainforest and the breath-taking Great Barrier
Reef.
The Daintree
Rainforest is 130 million years old - one of the most ancient
in the world. Unspoilt wilderness, it’s tranquil and vibrant,
powerful and fragile all at the same time, and home to thousands
of species of animals and plants..
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Port Douglas is the closest departure point for the biggest
coral reef in the world. 3000 reefs and islands stretch over
2000 miles creating the world’s largest living structure. No-one
witnesses the magical sights of the Great Barrier Reef without
a sense of awe.
Pink Flamingo more info...
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Sea Change Beachfront Apartments
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Gay-Managed Holiday Apartments
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 5 star, Sea Change Beachfront Apartments has been built on the
last wide beachfront available on Trinity Beach, just 15 minutes
north of Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef and central to all
that Tropical North Queensland has to offer.
This popular beachfront accommodation is located on Trinity
Beach, Cairns' favourite beach, nestled in a protected cove
between World Heritage rainforests and spectacular coral reefs
of the Great Barrier Reef, where you'll discover the natural
beauty of a palm-fringed beach with year-round swimming, temperate
ocean waters and a village atmosphere that will have you wanting
to visit again and again.
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments more...
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Mai Tai Resort
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Gay-Friendly Resort
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Mai Tai Resort is an exclusive Balinese boutique style retreat
offering guests the ultimate in accommodation, privacy and spectacular
views. We are a gated retreat and cater for only a maximum of
8 people at any one time.
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  Mai
Tai is perched high on top of a mountain and nestled amongst
5 acres of private lush tropical surroundings. We offer complete
privacy and magical views across the Daintree Rainforest, Thornton's
Peak and Newell Beach.
Mai Tai
Retreat is situated only 10 minutes from Port Douglas and Four
Mile Beach, and some of the world's most breathtaking tourist
attractions such as the famous Great Barrier Reef, fascinating
Heritage Rainforests are within an easy drive.
Mai Tai Resort more info...
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Jambala & Malibu Beach Houses
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Jambala Beach House and Malibu Beach
House are two newly renovated beach houses in Palm Cove Queensland.
Both are fully equipped with everything
one could need to enjoy a beach holiday in the tropics (linen,
beach towels, BBQ etc....)
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The owners are Port Douglas locals
who wish to provide a less expensive option to the usual gay
accommodation market in the area.
Palm Cove
is popular with the gay and lesbian traveller most of whom stay
in expensive resorts or hotels when visiting.
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Jambala and Malibu Beach
Houses more info...
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Toby's Retreat
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Toby's Retreat - is one of the newest Gay Owned and Operated Bed and Breakfast lodgings to offer accommodation in lush tropical Far North of Queensland.
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The Guest House is for the exclusive use of guests with the hosts living in a nearby apartment, assuring your comfort and privacy Rent a bicycle to explore the quaint beachside community of Holloway's Beach or to relax by the pool or Holloway's beach itself.
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Toby's Retreat more info...
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Queens On Charles Bed & Breakfast
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Located in the city of Cairns itself, Queens on Charles is a beautifully restored and very spacious Old Queenslander Bungalow offering Bed and Breakfast accommodation to adult visitors to Cairns
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The B & B is situated in a leafy inner city suburban area of Cairns city. The lodging is about an easy 20 minute stroll to the centre of Cairns, including the Pier Shopping Centre and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon - Public Swimming Pool and major shopping region of Cairns
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Queens On Charles info...
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