Bedarra Island, QUEENSLAND
Airing Date: Nov 21st, 2005
Located just off the North Queensland coast near Mission Beach, Bedarra Island is an ideal destination for some R&R in paradise. With sparkling blue lagoons, secluded white beaches and a dense rainforest covering most of the land, Bedarra Island has all the makings of an exclusive hideaway.
No day trippers are allowed on Bedarra, so the island's stunning beaches and scenery are only open to a privileged few. There's a very exclusive P&O Resort on one side of the island and overnight accommodation is far from cheap.
As a less expensive alternative to resort accommodation, you can enjoy the ultimate in privacy and stay in the Bedarra Island Villa for your next holiday. It's self-contained and sleeps four.
Bedarra Island Villa is positioned right on the water's edge overlooking the stunning Coral Sea. It's a contemporary and luxurious two bedroom house with sensational interiors complementing the tropical surrounds. There's a fully equipped kitchen with all the mod cons and an outdoor dining and lounge area where you can cook up a storm.
However, exclusivity does come at price. You'll need to bring all your own food supplies, which can be arranged through the Mission Beach Supermarket.
Staying in the Villa you'll feel like a movie star - or at least a movie star on holidays! Everything from the lagoon to the beach and luxury accommodation is just for you and anyone else who's lucky enough to join you. On this island you can do whatever you want, whenever you want.
Fancy picking up the pace? The Villa has kayaks available so you can explore the waters around the island. The secluded bays and coastline provide the perfect backdrop to a day in the Coral Sea - and it's a good opportunity for some exercise. A picnic hamper can be arranged so you can enjoy a full day's adventure without getting a hungry belly.
Further information
Jetstar flies one way to Cairns daily from all capital cities, prices start from $119 ex Brisbane, $149 ex Adelaide, $159 ex Melbourne, $159 ex Sydney.
Jetstar
Telephone: 131 538
Website: www.jetstar.com
Prices correct 13/10/05
Skytrans Airlines run charter flights from Cairns to Dunk Island starting from $1434 return per flight (five person aircraft).
Skytrans Airlines
Telephone: 1800 818 405
Website: www.skytrans.com.au
It's then a ten minute boat ride to Bedarra Island costing $150 each way. The Bedarra Island Villa sleeps four people, and starts from $550 per night February through May and $750 per night June to January - and that's for the whole villa with a minimum five night stay.
Contemporary Hotels, Beach Houses & Villas
Telephone: 02 9331 2881
Website: www.contemporaryhotels.com.au
Prices correct 21/11/05
