Fact Sheets & Video - Palm Cove

The Angsana Resort and Spa Great Barrier Reef is nestled in Palm Cove, just north of Cairns. It's a member of the five star Small Luxury Hotels of the World group and is the only resort in the region to boast absolute frontage to the magnificent Coral Sea. It is sister to the famed Banyan Tree properties of Asia and shares their reputation for luxury.

The resort opened in September 2000 and features 67 luxurious suites which are spacious, air-conditioned and lavishly decorated with drapes of Thai silk. There are four types of suites, including a one bedroom, two bathroom suite ideal for romantic couples or honeymooners.

There are plenty of activities on offer, including the spa treatments, snorkelling out on the Great Barrier Reef and walks along stunning Palm Cove. If you'd prefer to get more active, there's water skiing, windsurfing, parasailing and even bungee jumping available. You can also go hiking in the World Heritage Rainforest or visit the Wildlife Park.

Aside from the activities Angsana Resort offers some great places to hang out and relax. The Far Horizons Restaurant and Bar has been voted one of the best restaurants on Queensland's Northern Beaches, serving international cuisine with an Asian influence and mouth watering seafood dishes. The restaurant offers diners the romantic choice of eating alfresco by the beach with a sea breeze, or dining indoors in cosy comfort. In the evening, head over to the Reef Bar to sample their variety of cocktails or chill out in the comfortable Ulysses Lounge with a board game.

If you'd like to turn your holiday romance into a long lasting commitment, the Angsana Chapel is the perfect place to say 'I do'. Your ceremony will cost you about $1500, and a three course buffet meal with drinks is around $140 per person.

The facts

Qantas will fly you to Cairns with one way prices starting from $181 from Brisbane and $238 from Melbourne.

Qantas

Tel: 13 13 13

A one bedroom suite at the Angsana Resort start from $395 a night. The first 50 viewers to make a booking will receive a complimentary 60 minute massage for two people in the world renowned Angsana Spa.

Angsana Resort and Spa, Great Barrier Reef

Tel: 07 4055 3000

Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

Tel: 07 4051 0444

Prices correct at 12/07/04