Tablelands Retreats

Accommodation Facilities

Accommodation Features

• 2 bedrooms (lodge)
• Self contained (lodge)
• Balcony / courtyard
• Full kitchen (lodge)
• Iron & ironing board
• Opening windows
• Satellite / Cable
• Balcony / courtyard
• Opening windows
• Tea/Coffee Making
• Communal Kitchen (ensuite)
• Communal laundry

Lake Tinaroo Terraces Style of Rooms

Lake Tinaroo Terraces have absolute lakefront access and feature two accommodation styles:
The Lodges are two-story terrace style accommodation that have two bedrooms. The master bedroom is located up stairs and there is a double bunk bed room downstairs. A futon in the living room sleeps an additional two guests and the lodges can carry a maximum of 9 guests. The lodges at Lake Tinaroo Terraces have fully self-contained kitchens or if you wish to dine out, Pensini’s Restaurant is a quick walk away. Deluxe lakefront lodges have double spa baths in the master bedroom ensuite.

Ensuite Rooms overlook the lodges and the lake and have either a double bed and futon or three single beds. These rooms have private bathrooms and use of communal kitchen and dining facilities. There are five ensuite rooms in total that can be rented out separately or together accommodating groups of up to 15 people.

Lake Tinaroo Terraces Facilities

Lake Tinaroo Terraces is a family friendly complex and children will love the sandy lake front access, salt-water swimming pool and lush green grounds perfect for playing. Couples can also seek privacy and seclusion at Lake Tinaroo Terraces as the quiet nights filled with calming noises of wilderness chatter can prove to be quite romantic. Pensini’s located next door has fabulous views of Tinaroo Dam wall and a relaxed laid back environment.

The property has communal shaded barbeque areas perfect for that afternoon or evening barbeque and there is also a salt water swimming pool to cool off in. Water sport rentals are available too. You can hire canoes, kayaks, jet skis, fishing boats, wind surfers and paddle skis or take waterskiing or wakeboarding lessons.

Lake Tinaroo Terraces are located near the township of Tinaroo Falls with a convenience shop and two restaurants within walking distance. Pensini’s Restaurant is a family friendly casual restaurant that overlooks Lake Tinaroo. Serving a la carte style meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner; a meal at Pensini’s is a must do while staying at Lake Tinaroo Terraces. Cathedral Lodge Restaurant is also just steps away from Lake Tinaroo Terraces and serves Australiana themed food in a non formal and cozy environment.

There are several wilderness bush walking tracks around the lake where prolific birdlife and native Australian animals can be spotted. Lake Tinaroo is renowned for its collection of native Australian birds as it features about 18% of all Australian bird species. Wildlife that can be spotted includes tree kangaroos, possums and scrub turkeys amongst much more.

Lake Tinaroo is a man made dam that supplies the agricultural industry on the Atherton Tablelands with water. Tinaroo Dam usually sits at 100% full so there is a constant water supply year round. The lake has 200 kilometers of shoreline and has several calm bays perfect for water sports or fishing. Explore Lake Tinaroo on a guided cruise or hire your own boat for the day.

Fishing is an extremely popular activity at Lake Tinaroo as it is stocked with barramundi. Recent fishing records on Lake Tinaroo include the world’s largest Barramundi and the worlds largest Sooty Grunter. Other popular catches include red claw yabbies, sleepy cod, archer fish, bony bream, saratoga, silver perch and mangrove jack.

The wilderness environment around Lake Tinaroo Terraces ranges from dense rainforest, pine-tree plantations and Australian scrub. Wildlife to keep your eyes open for include tree kangaroos, scrub turkeys and possums and some common birds that are sighted include the Topknot Pigeon, Orange-Footed Scrubfowl, Golden Whistler, Southern Boobook amongst many other in fact, this region possesses 18% of Australian endemic bird species. Wildlife hikes and cruises are available in and around Lake Tinaroo as are guided fishing trips and boat hire.

Location

Lake Tinaroo Terraces are located at Lake Tinaroo Township which is 1.5 hours west of Cairns. Access Lake Tinaroo via the Gillies Highway south of Cairns or the Kuranda Range north of Cairns.