Lake Placid Rainforest Retreat

Most people have heard of Cairns in Far North Queensland, however not everyone knows of one of the best kept secrets in the area.  Lake Placid and surrounds.  A tropical rainforest environment, near the World Heritage area of the Barron River National Park, Lake Placid is ideal for those looking for a more peaceful location when visiting Cairns.

Situated on 14 Lush acres, Lake Placid Rainforest Retreat is a great choice for accommodation & camp sites when visiting Cairns or the Lake itself.

One of the crowning glories of Lake Placid Rainforest Retreat is the range of well presented, Villas, Cottages & Cabins available.   All have had new split system Air Conditioners installed for the quieter stay. 

Choose from the newly renovated 2 Bedroom Rainforest Retreat Cottage (Queen & 2 Singles) Sleeps 4.  With private outdoor areas and backs onto the Rainforest.  Our spacious Reef Villas, that sleep 2 – Queen bed in separate room with open plan kitchen, dining, living. The Rainforest Retreat Cottage & Villas have BBQs on their verandas.   The cosy Cassowary (2 x Queen) & Kingfisher Cottage ( 1 Queen 1 Double)  2 bedroom, sleeps 4 with private outdoor areas .  For couples or single,  the Acacia or Daintree Bungalows provide more open plan living, these sleep 2 and are either Queen or Double.  The Kuranda Bungalow sleeps 3 with 1 Double and 1 Single.  The Barron Bungalows  for a longer stay (7-night min) sleep 2 have all the same features but NO ensuite.  

All Cottages, Villas & Studio cabins are not PET friendly.

Caravans, motorhomes and tents are all welcome at the Lake Placid Rainforest Retreat. The majority of our sites have a concrete slab with a small amount being grass only and they benefit from shady palms and trees.  There are 2 only ensuite sites offering more comfort and privacy.  The caravan and camping sites are dog – cat friendly and there is also free wifi.

Guests enjoy the lagoon-style shaded swimming pool.  Theres also a modern camp kitchen and BBQs, as well as a licensed café for some breakfast and diner treats. 

While staying at Lake Placid Rainforest Retreat, have a chat with the friendly staff who run the tour desk.  They can connect you with many of the activities available in the area.  

Lake Placid Rainforest Retreat is minutes away from the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Sky Rail, take a ride and marvel over the forests from the world’s longest cable car.  Also, The Australian Amour & Artillery Museum is only a 5 minute drive away.