Surrounded by water and rainforest you are perfectly placed to walk the
trails of the national park, canoe the Barron River Gorge, swim in natural
waterfalls or simply relax on the balconies and private platform overlooking
the river. Dive on the Great Barrier Reef or enjoy a sunset walk on nearby
Palm Cove beach. Wanggulay is your dream escape.
Wanggulay - a luxurious home in the rainforest. Five star holiday
accommodation in tropical north Queensland beside the Great Barrier Reef.
Ten minutes from the vibrant city of Cairns and beautiful northern beaches.
Wanggulay House
The spectacular landscape surrounding Wanggulay is embedded with enormous
meaning and significance to the 'Djabugay' Aboriginals. A rainforest tribe
who have been proud custodians of this region for thousands of years. Story
places (natural features such as mountains, rivers, waterfalls, swimming
holes, trees) symbolise features that were created during the ancestral
creation period (sometimes called the "Dreaming" or the "Dreamtime"). These
places have powerful meaning and properties.
Nearby is a natural ponding area on the Barron River which has been a
popular hunting and resting place for the 'Djabugay'. Their word for resting
place is 'Nani'. Here the river splits into two, forming Kamerunga Island.
This is a 'sacred' place for the tribe where initiation ceremonies took
place.
On two levels, the home offers all the amenities one would expect. As you
enter, a large living area with cathedral ceilings flows uninhibited through
to expansive decks with views over the rainforest. Furnishings include large
lounges, Balinese day beds and a dining table seating eight. A gourmet
kitchen, beautiful master bedroom with ensuite and spa and a further guest
bedroom also share the upstairs.
Downstairs, a media room and two further bedrooms all have access to their
own private deck area. The two-metre deep wet edge swimming pool is
stunning, incorporating a Zen-like water feature and spa. Seating on
different levels within the pool area provides quiet spots for relaxing and
dining. Close to Cairns, the reef and rainforest, this is an exceptional
retreat.
Sleeping Arrangements - A place to dream in the
land of the 'dreamtime. The master bedroom looks out through the dappled
sunlight of the treetops with the river down below. Birds sing and play in
the branches surrounding the large balcony outside. Fine linen, polished
timber floors - attention to detail, decorative soaps in a Balinese tray,
fragrant frangipannis floating in a bowl and a luxurious ensuite bathroom
with a spa-bath.
Another bedroom is located on the same level as the master bedroom. Down the
stairs, on the next level, are two more bedrooms with a large bathroom and a
wide balcony overlooking the forest. Enjoy the eucalyptus-scented breeze
from the forest or close the doors and turn on the air-conditioning.
Wanggulay Living Area - Natural ochres, earth-colours and
textures invite you into the main living area under a large timber cathedral
ceiling. The spacious open-plan living area extends outside to a wide
verandah high above the forest floor in the treetops. Bi-fold doors slide
back, allowing the large outdoor area to become part of the living room. On
hot days, with the doors closed, the integrated air-conditioning keeps the
house cool. On the floor below is a smaller living area with a lounge, large
screen television and bi-fold doors opening onto a verandah. Of course you
can take your 'living area' outside to the resort-style pool or the deck
amongst the trees on the hillside below the house.
Kitchen and Dining - A chef could not wish for a
better catering kitchen with all crockery, cutlery and utensils at hand, a
wall oven, cook top, refrigerator and plenty of bench space to serve that
special meal. The dining table sits up to ten people. A place for a quiet
intimate dinner under candlelight out on the verandah, or a meal with family
and friends after a day out on the Great Barrier Reef. Outside, next to the
pool, is a 'state of the art' barbeque and a table to sit eight people under
the stars or enjoying the tropical sunshine.
Amenities - The amenities room has a laundry with a washing machine,
clothes dryer and ironing facilities.
Wanggulay Pool - The cooling sound of pool water cascading
into Japanese riverbed rocks has a 'zen' like quality in harmony with the
environment. The custom-made pool is unique. A series of long steps lead
down to water two metres deep which, at night with the pool light on,
becomes a cool luminescent blue. Beside the pool, a wooden Balinese
crocodile bench on wheels, a superb stainless steel barbeque and a table for
eight. If you feel like a midnight swim under the stars there is access to
the pool via the main bedroom. Throw some steaks on the barbeque, lie on the
sundeck with cool drinks or swim in the cool water - 'Wanggulay' has the
perfect outdoor entertaining area.
Facilities
• 4 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• Saltwater swimming pool
• Barbeque
• Spa in the upstairs ensuite
• Home theatre
• Rainforest environment
• Luxurious Oriental Furnishings
• Office facilities
• Gourmet kitchen
• Large open verandahs with views over the rainforest
Location
Wanggulay is located on the Barron River near Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia
Five minutes away are the Skyrail rainforest cableway and the Tjapaki
Aboriginal cultural park, wildlife parks and golf courses. Just ten minutes
away Palm Cove beckons. Nearby Kuranda is renowned for its village
atmosphere and eclectic markets, while cosmopolitan Port Douglas is making
its mark on the international tourist map.
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