Thala Beach Nature Reserve is located on a private headland between Cairns and Port Douglas, Australia. Eco accommodation options are sensitively positioned amongst the resort’s 145 acre property. Guests and visitors alike are invited to dine in the treetops at the popular Ospreys Restaurant.
Complimentary experiences are provided for guests including nature/wildlife walks, star gazing nights, Coconut Odyssey tour and specialist talks from local experts.
Thala Beach Nature Reserve is a Port Douglas resort located on a private headland between Cairns and Port Douglas offering a selection of unique accommodation options. The resort has achieved the highest level of Advanced Eco Certification.
Unique and complimentary on site tours and experiences are available for guests to enjoy during their stay.
Thala’s eco accommodation is available in four different accommodation types.
Individual bungalows are spread throughout the natural forest of a private beachfront headland.
With a vista that stretches from the dunes to white sandy beaches and the sparkling Coral Sea, the views from Sandpiper Suite extend out across the sea to a cluster of small islands and a perfectly unbroken horizon.
Perched on the southern most point of Thala’s private headland and surrounded by nature, the Sandpiper Suite is the ultimate in setting, romance and privacy.
Herbies Beach Shack is located right on the beachfront and available for small private functions. As it’s a beachside venue, limited dining options are available.
It’s well suited for stand up cocktail events or casual drinks and canapes.
The Masked Plover bar is open throughout the day and evening for your pleasure with comfortable sofa’s in a casual setting.
Overlooking our swimming pool and the majestic expanse southwards of coastline and rainforests.
It’s an ideal place to enjoy a cocktail or refreshing drink after a days exploring. Settle in for a pre-dinner drink and enjoy balmy tropical breezes as dusk settles over the forest before dining at Osprey’s Restaurant.
Dine on modern Australian cuisine while taking in uninterrupted Coral Sea views all the way to the horizon at Osprey’s Restaurant Port Douglas.
Enjoy dining in the treetops and take in the panoramic backdrop looking towards Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation across the sparkling waters of the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage forest-clad ranges.
Indulge amongst nature with birds flitting through the canopy as you experience the tastes of the tropics.
Osprey’s Restaurant provides a unique and picturesque dining experience for day visitors and overnight guests of Thala Beach Nature Reserve.
Guests enjoy a seasonal menu with friendly service and complimentary parking. Located 10 mins south of Port Douglas restaurant is open daily for all meals, coffees, sundowners and cocktails.
Australian cuisine
Take time out and enjoy a picnic in the privacy of your room or anywhere on the grounds of Thala Beach Nature Reserve.
Team will supply a picnic blanket, linen and delicious food presented in a wicker basket, delivered at a time that suits you.
Order before 10.00h for lunch and 17.00h for dinner
Thala’s on-site massage studio provides a range of treatments including massages, facials, body scrubs and wraps.
Thala’s Nature Reserve supports many interesting and rare habitats with a constantly changing kaleidoscope of natural wonders, making the experience very rewarding for naturalists and wildlife photographers. The highly knowledgeable Rangers and Guides are here to show you Thala’s many wildlife and nature secrets.
For most travellers Port Douglas is the epicentre of what is known as the Reef and Rainforest Coast of tropical North Queensland.
The small coastal town is happily situated adjacent to two World Heritage listed sites, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree rainforest.
And along the east of the town runs Four Mile Beach, a stunning east facing beach.
David is the bird and butterfly expert and you will be thrilled at the colour and variety of the species to be found at Thala.
On Australia’s only coconut tour, not only do you get to drink & eat from the very young green coconut to the little known ‘Coconut Apple’ – you will also learn the truth about the health benefits of coconuts.
There are certain things in life that surpass your expectations, visiting The Great Barrier Reef is definitely one of those experiences.
Elders from the 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 be guided through 145 acres of a variety of native flora by Brett and his enthusiastic team.
Oak Beach consists of approximately 2kms of pristine sand lined with coconut palms and sheoak trees.
Expert guide will take you sea kayaking to his secret places to look for marine turtles, stingrays, dolphins and dugongs.
The Thala night sky is free from light pollution and filled with millions of stars.
Ideal for private elopers or boutique weddings of up to 60 guests, there is a special place for you at Thala Beach Nature Reserve.
THALA BEACH NATURE RESERVE
5078 Capt Cook HwyOak BeachPort Douglas 4877 QldAustralia