Biboohra Bush Retreat for bird watching and golf in Queensland

You'll find us just one hours drive from Cairns, but a world apart from the hustle and bustle of the busy tourist town.
Wake up to the noise of native and domestic birds!

The 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.

For the more energetic there are 600 acres of bush land to explore, with seasonal creeks, water holes and a dam for fishing, canoeing and swimming.

Our breakfasts are served in the dining area or on the verandas. Several and seasonal choices are available, from European breakfast to tropical delights.

Meals are available on request

We use organic home grown and the freshest products available.

Just 10 minutes away by car Mareeba offers pub and club dining plus several cafes and take-a-ways.

Pricelist:
Room with ensuite: $ 110.00 per day
Room with private bathroom: $ 95.00 perday
Prices include breakfast of choice
Please enquire about our weekly rate.

By special arrangement the homestead can be rented out as holiday home for up to 6 people.

Hosted BBQs and meals are available on request. Please check with us for menus and prices.

The wildlife on our farm is numerous, and besides watching the wallabies our guests love observing the birds. They have spotted many of the species you find on the list below:

Current Bird List
Pallid Cuckoo, juv. – Oct.2004 : Double-barred Finch :Little Kingfisher ( breeding in termite nest on tree behind cottage) – Sept. 2004 :Channel-billed Cuckoo (Storm Bird) -15.Oct.2004 :Common Koel , male - 20.Oct.2004 :Common Koel, female - 5.Dec.2004 :White-bellied Sea-Eagle - Febr.2005 : Dollarbird - Oct.2004 : Figbird - Dec.2004 : Australian Bustard : Red-kneed Dotterel : Pacific Baza - Sept.2004 : Whistling Kite : Peaceful Dove :Diamond Dove : Crested Pigeon : Redtailed Black Cockatoo :Little Corella
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo :Rainbow Lorikeet :Red-winged Parrot :Eastern Rosella :Oriental Cuckoo : Pheasant Coucal :Barn Owl :Tawny Frogmouth, male and female -August 2006 :Southern Boobook : Azure Kingfisher :Blue-winged Kookaburra :Brown Quail :Red-chested Button Quail :Australian Pelikan : Darter :Little Black Cormorant :Magpie Goose :Wandering Whistling-Duck :Cotton Pygmy-goose :Nankeen (Rufous) Night Heron (Resting on trees in front of homestead during the day. The reason why you should NOT park your car in front of the house….) :Black Bittern :Black-necked Stork (Jabiru) :Yellow-billed Spoonbill :Australian White Ibis :Brolga :Sacred Kingfisher :Rainbow Bee-eater :Red-backed Fairy-wren :Striated Pardalote :Blue-faced Honeyeater :Grey-crowned babbler :Northern Fantail :Grey Fantail :Willie Wagtail :Spangled Drongo :Yellow Oriole :Australian Magpie :Pied Butcherbird :Double-barred Finch :Chestnut-breasted Mannikin

Golf :

Mareeba Golf Course
A taste of the outback at this course 90 kilometres west of Cairns on the Atherton Tableland and close to the Kuranda Rainforest Village. Majestic grey kangaroos roam freely around the golf course and provide the backdrop for a game that is totally unique. Mareeba's much drier climate and landscape typifies an Australian country course.
(07) 4092 1528