FARMSTAYS : Alkoomie Retreat |

ALKOOMIE HOMESTEAD RETREAT, TENTED CAMPING AND CATTLE STATION

Prices from:				$195 per night/per room
				Includes Most Activities

Alkoomie is an 18,000ha (45,000acre) working cattle station just 30 minutes north of historic Cooktown. The homestead is built on an escarpment 500mts (1,500ft) above sea level atop Mt Dickson and offers breathtaking views across the Endeavour River Valley to Cooktown out to the Great Barrier Reef.

Drive through open savannah forest, typical of Cape York Peninsula , in your own 4WD or their staff can pick you up in Cooktown.

Once on top of the escarpment the true beauty of Alkoomie unfolds.

Alkoomie provides the ultimate destination for those seeking quality quiet time but with plenty of activities if desired. The retreat caters for the needs of, retired couples, families, honeymooners and those wanting to get away from city pressures. It is ideal for small corporate groups for bonding, stress relief or perhaps that budget preparation session.

You can also camp without roughing it in furnished, self-contained, elevated ,all-weather insect proof tents.

FARMSTAYS : Hazelmere Farmstay |

HAZLEMERE Farmstay

Prices from:				$132 per couple per night
				ALL MEALS

Hazlemere is a cattle property in the lovely Endeavour Valley on the road to Laura.

After settling in over a friendly cuppa, explore the nature walks, wander the gardens eating fruuits or relax under the Leichhardt tree.

Over 120 species of birds plus butterflies and native trees have been documented. Discover the awesome volcanic sink hole and stomp over the lava tubes. On the back boundary Lake Hazlemere offers barramundi fishing and swimming.

While in the rainforest and scrub listen to blood-curdling tales of Dominick Brannighan a notorious Irishman of gold rush days who selected this land in 1877. Then hear the history of the present day Morris family from 1960.

So come and enjoy the pristine peaceful environment with great country hospitality.