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'''Bloomfield Lodge''', sometimes known as Peppers Bloomfield Lodge, is a boutique [[rainforest]] lodge set between the [[Great Barrier Reef]] and [[Daintree Rainforest]] in [[Far North Queensland]], [[Australia]]. It is one of [[Australia]]’s most exclusive retreats and a member of [[Small Luxury Hotels of the World]].<ref name="easi">{{Cite web|url=http://www.easier.com/view/News/Travel/article-25969.html|title=Exclusive offers to Queensland, Australia |accessdate=2008-06-02|year=2005-06-27|work=Travel News}}</ref> The Lodge's location allows for [[stargazing]] and claims the ability to see more than 3,000 stars with the naked eye.<ref name="stars">{{Cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/artsandculture/725019/A-night-with-the-stars.html|title=A Night with the Stars|accessdate=2008-06-02|year=2002-09-03|author=Lisa Helmanis|work=The Daily Telegraph}}</ref> In 2005 the Lodge was awarded the best non-beach [[resort]] hotel worldwide in a survey of more than 15,000 [[British]] travellers.<ref name="poms">{{Cite web|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/Breaking-News/Poms-love-to-holiday-in-Australia/2005/04/06/1112489563930.html|title=Poms Love to Holiday in Australia|accessdate=2008-06-02|year=2005-04-06|work=The Age}}</ref> |
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Bloomfield Lodge is a boutique [[rainforest]] lodge set between the [[Great Barrier Reef]] and [[Daintree Rainforest]] in Far North [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]. It is one of [[Australia]]’s most exclusive retreats and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. |
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Its unique location can only be accessed from [[Cairns]] by a scenic flight, private bus and boat. Beautifully remote, the lodge boasts 17 well-appointed rooms, a spa, freshwater pool, bar and restaurant. All rooms boast views of the rainforest or [[Coral Sea]] from their private balconies whilst the Honeymoon Retreats offer the ultimate in privacy and seclusion. |
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Guests can enjoy bird watching, fishing and boat trips to the [[Great Barrier Reef]] on the lodge’s own boat - Bloomfield Explorer as well as a complimentary guided [[rainforest]] walk and river cruise along [[Bloomfield River]]. The lodge prides itself on using local ingredients in all its menus as well as sourcing Australian wine. |
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*[http://www.bloomfieldlodge.com.au/ Bloomfield Lodge] |
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Bloomfield Lodge is owned by Mike Gooley who also owns [[Trailfinders]], the UK's largest independent travel company with 29 travel centres in the [[United Kingdom]], [[Ireland]] and [[Australia]] and Hinterland Aviation, an airline based in [[Cairns]]. |
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Revision as of 15:48, 2 June 2008
Bloomfield Lodge, sometimes known as Peppers Bloomfield Lodge, is a boutique rainforest lodge set between the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is one of Australia’s most exclusive retreats and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.[1] The Lodge's location allows for stargazing and claims the ability to see more than 3,000 stars with the naked eye.[2] In 2005 the Lodge was awarded the best non-beach resort hotel worldwide in a survey of more than 15,000 British travellers.[3]
References
- ^ "Exclusive offers to Queensland, Australia". Travel News. 2005-06-27. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Lisa Helmanis (2002-09-03). "A Night with the Stars". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ "Poms Love to Holiday in Australia". The Age. 2005-04-06. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
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