Swain-selected stayPort Douglas, AustraliaThala Beach Nature ReserveA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Thala Beach Nature Reserve sits on a private headland between Cairns and Port Douglas, its 75 timber bungalows built into 58 hectares of native forest above secluded Oak Beach. It's held Advanced Ecotourism status for more than a decade and Ecotourism Australia's Green Travel Leader status since 2017, among the more credentialed eco-resorts in the country.Guided nature and wildlife walks, stargazing nights and the resort's own Coconut Odyssey Tour are all complimentary, giving guests a running start on the surrounding rainforest without booking anything extra. Guests dine in the treetops at Ospreys Restaurant, looking out over the forest canopy toward the coast, and its position between the reef and the Daintree makes it a practical base for either day trip. A closer lookThala Beach Nature Reserve, in detail.View all 12 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyGuided nature and wildlife walks, stargazing nights and the resort's own Coconut Odyssey Tour are all complimentary, giving guests a running start on the surrounding rainforest without booking anything extra. Guests dine in the treetops at Ospreys Restaurant, looking out over the forest canopy toward the coast, on a private headland between Cairns and Port Douglas holding Advanced Ecotourism status for more than a decade. Plan with SwainAdd Thala Beach Nature Reserve to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →
