Located just south of Port Douglas, Thala Beach Nature Reserve is a small privately-owned reserve with a difference. Thala Beach Nature Reserve offers luxury accommodation in individual treehouses overlooking the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, World Heritage listed rainforest and tropical beaches. Thala Beach Nature Reserve is the only beach nature lodge on a private headland between Cairns and Port Douglas; the perfect location to explore the Great Barrier Reef, private coastal beaches and tropical rainforest.
However, there is so much more to Thala than its unique location!

Relax at Thala’s Massage Studio
Nested in the tranquillity of the rainforest, Thala’s Rejuvenate Spa is the perfect escape for some peaceful moments of pampering.
The spa offers an extensive range of treatments and packages from hot stone massages and rejuvenating facials to it’s signature packages like ‘Coconut Bliss’ and ‘Jet Lag Reviver’. Or why not go all out an book the lunch & massage special which includes a light lunch and a glass of wine at Osprey’s restaurant after your treatment.
For the full spa menu, click here.
Learn about Thala’s aboriginal heritage with the Kuku Yalangi People
At Thala we run a variety of guided walks and experiences that showcase the best of our surrounding natural and cultural beauty. These activities are free to join for all in-house guests; simply check out our Adventure Desk for our weekly schedule.
We regularly invite interesting experts from our local region to share their extensive knowledge and experiences: This creates opportunities to meet some unusual and very interesting local 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.
More of a night owl? Join our guide for star gazing at Thala’s observatory
On clear dark nights, mankind has always been drawn by the infinite and compelling mysteries of the stars and galaxies that sparkle overhead. But for many of us it is hard to know where to start.
The night sky above Thala, is free from light pollution and is filled with millions of stars. Using a light beam we can give you an introduction to the beautiful Southern Constellations, most of which cannot be seen at all from Europe.
In this flicker of cosmic time with us, we hope that you will gain new insights into the rich and beautiful mysteries above the Land Down Under.
Contact Abbie on abbie@slcrepresentation.co.uk for more information.