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LATEST NEWS - Double Island has recently been sold to a private buyer and is no longer available for holiday stays.


The Resort
If you thought the luxury of your own private tropical island was reserved solely for movie stars and entrepreneurs...then think again. Double Island Resort is on an exclusive private tropical island, located just 10 minutes off the coast of Palm Cove in tropical North Queensland and for a very limited period is offering a rather exclusive deal.

To celebrate the re-opening of its Longhouse Restaurant, following a major refurbishment, Double Island Resort is available for private hire for up to 40 guests at half the normal price. Australia's most exclusive island retreat has provided a haven for international VIPs and celebrities due to its total privacy, remaining strictly the home to only one group at any given time.

With extensive facilities available it's also the perfect location for conferences, incentive programmes, weddings, private functions and parties. Set amongst lush tropical gardens Double Island boasts facilities such as: 25m resort pool, outdoor spa, indoor 52" plasma screen cinema, beachside gymnasium, banqueting and conference rooms, private restaurant and bar, the use of catamarans....

Accommodation - 20 rooms, apartments & Safari rooms, Check in - Flexible, Check out - Flexible
The property has ten one-bedroom Garden View rooms each with marble bathroom and private balcony and ten one-bedroom Apartments each with luxurious open plan lounge and dining area, opulent bathroom, fully-equipped kitchenette, plus either a private plunge pool or outdoor spa.

All Double Island Apartments and Garden View rooms are fully air-conditioned and adjoining Apartments and Garden View rooms may be configured to form larger two-bedroom, two-bathroom accommodation. Exotic Safari Rooms are located just metres from the water¹s edge, close to the sandy beach with magnificent views. All Safari Rooms are authentic canvas tent structures offering rustic luxury with timber floors, private bathrooms, cooling fans and tea & coffee-making facilities.

Activities
Guests at Double Island Resort have exclusive use of the entire island's 46 acres of lush rainforests and secluded beaches, including all land and water-based facilities with resort supervision. The 25m heated resort pool and outdoor spa are set in manicured gardens, while the air-conditioned beachside gymnasium offers uninterrupted views across Trinity Bay and features the latest in exercise equipment. Or just relax in the quiet library room with computer and Internet access.

Entertain guests with the outdoor cinema, and even an indoor theatre complete with 52" plasma screen TV and surround sound system, plus a large games room with pool and table tennis tables and computer game stations. Outdoor and beach activities include the use of catamarans, jet skis, windsurfers, canoes, kayaks and motorised dinghies to explore the warm delights of the surrounding Coral Sea. Nearby Palm Cove has a wide variety of shopping experiences, beauty shops, day spas and restaurants for the day-tripper.

Dining
All meals are provided and a range of venues and options including the Longhouse Restaurant will ensure each meal is a memorable occasion. Facilities include a full commercial kitchen, fully-equipped bar and outdoor barbeque areas that allow guests to host perfect beach, deck or poolside functions all in magnificent tropical settings.
THREE Reasons to book your next holiday here...
1. SERVICE... Australia's #1 agency for our resorts means we know them best
2. PRICE... Exclusive specials & upgrades that no-one else can offer
3. PEACE OF MIND... 24/7 trip support just a FREECall away if needed!

Reservations & Enquiries...
Phone (Australia) 1800 456 236 (International) +617 3100 7999 or
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Room features
Garden View Rooms & Apartments
• Air-conditioning  • Bathrobes  • Beach towels  • Dining area  • Fully-equipped kitchenette  • Interconnecting options  • Maid service  •  Marble bathroom option  • Open plan lounge  • Outdoor settings  • Private plunge pool or outdoor spa  • Private balcony option
Safari Rooms
• Absolute beachfront  • Bathrobes  • Beach towels  • Maid service  • Deck chairs  • Fully floored & decked  • Insect screens

Facilities
• Barbeques  • Business centre & services  • Cocktail bar  •  Conference facilities  • Games room  • Gymnasium  • Indoor & outdoor cinemas  • Internet facilities  • Drycleaning & laundry services  • Library  • Postal services  • Restaurant  • Safe deposit boxes  • Spa  • Swimming pool  • Watersports gear

Events & Conferences - capacity 400
Double Island Resort can cater for receptions of up to 400 guests on the open-air waterside deck or 85 guests in the majestic Long Room restaurant. The lush tropical setting is the perfect location for a special sales conference or senior management workshop and the ultimate destination for an incentive program.

The spacious Games Room converts easily into an ideal conference room for up to 40 delegates. The indoor cinema accommodates up to 20 for audiovisual presentations, and the library serves as a break-out room for smaller groups. The majestic Long Room restaurant with its high ceiling and open sides offers the perfect venue for a cocktail party, banquet or open-air presentation.

Special events are transformed into truly memorable occasions on the island, with their management team, and/or your own event organiser, developing a unique program to suit any requirement. Professional food and beverage catering facilities ensure the highest hospitality standards are met and a variety of colourful local and international entertainment is available to suit every instance. Theming, staging, lighting and audiovisual services can all be introduced to create a definitive Double Island experience. For assistance please contact our Groups Specialist.

Getting There
Situated just 1½km off-shore from Palm Cove, 20km north of Cairns Airport which is serviced by regular flights from all major Australian capital cities. Shuttle or charter coaches & private chauffeured limousines are available for transportation between Cairns and Palm Cove.

The Double Island catamaran provides a 10 mins transfer for guests between Double Island and the Palm Cove pier as required. Heli transfers from Cairns Airport to the main beach of Double Island take 5 mins. Boats can be moored off Double Island or docked at Half Moon Bay Marina, Yorkeys Knob, which is a short 15 mins drive from Palm Cove.

Golf
Just 10 mins away by launch is the Novotel Palm Cove Country Club offering a challenging 9 hole golf course with 18 tees. It measures 5067 metres and consists of four par 3's, twelve par 4's and two par 5's. Equipment hire and electric golf cart hire are also available. World championship courses at Port Douglas are 15 mins by heli and an hour by launch & private car or shuttle coach.

Children
Double Island Resort provides babysitting services, a wading pool, water slide, and three different children's facilities providing Day Care & Kid's Club activities from ages 6 weeks to 16 years.

Honeymoons
Double Island Resort is one of the most romantic and exclusive wedding locations in Australia. Imagine, a beautiful beach ceremony followed by a banquet on the waterside deck with views of Palm Cove and the stunning mainland coastal ranges, and the tranquil sound of the Coral Sea gently lapping against the beach.

Your choices are endless and limited only by your imagination... Wedding receptions include your overnight accommodation in either the Roundhouse honeymoon suite or a stunning apartment with heated private plunge pool. If you would like selected guests to stay over and celebrate your first day as newlyweds the retreat will provide luxury accommodation for up to 50 guests (twin share basis) for no additional charge.

The Double Island Resort can cater for receptions of up to 400 guests on the open-air waterside deck or 85 guests in the majestic Long Room restaurant providing the perfect choice for your perfect day.
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