Davies Creek NP Accommodation
About 53km from Cairns via the Kuranda Range. Granite outcrops, open forest, boulder-strewn Davies Creek and Aboriginal rock art are the striking features of these parks. Dinden National Park straddles the Lamb Range. Rainforest cloaks the wetter eastern side of the range, where Lake Morris, the main water reservoir for Cairns, is situated. Eucalypt woodland occupies the drier rain-shadowed areas on the western slopes. Between these two contrasting vegetation types runs a strip of a rare forest type known as wet sclerophyll. Davies Creek Falls is a magnificent waterfall that cascades over huge granite boulders and is a feature of Davies Creek National Park. A number of birds, such as the eastern yellow robin, the white-cheeked honeyeater and white-naped honeyeater are particularly fond of the wet sclerophyll forest of these two national parks. Endangered northern bettongs are also found in Davies Creek National Park and parts of Dinden National Park. These rat-kangaroos, smaller than a rabbit, are found only in very limited areas of north Queensland and nowhere else in the world. Researchers also recently discovered southern brown bandicoots residing in Davies Creek National Park — a long way from the nearest known population on the Cape York Peninsula. The Djabugay Aboriginal people traditionally used this area for ceremonies, painting, and tool making. Examples of their artwork in red and yellow ochre are showcased in Bare Hill Conservation Park.
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Biboohra Bush Retreat Bed and BreakfastThe homestead has 3 bedrooms, 2 with ensuites. Each room has its own access to a wide veranda with private table and chairs, overlooking the gardens. You will be able to watch wallabies or possums and observe the busy Bower Bird right from your doorstep! Visitors can enjoy the common lounge with satellite TV and CD player, relax in the BBQ/sitting area or in one of the many secluded spots in the surrounding gardens. |
