Licuala Lodge, Mission Beach

Licuala Lodge - A 4-star rainforest retreat with cassowary sightings, saltwater pool, and tropical gardens

Licuala Lodge offers a secluded rainforest experience on 1 hectares of private grounds in Mission Beach, featuring five ensuite rooms with garden or rainforest views. The property includes a saltwater pool, spacious guest lounge with board games and cooking facilities, and daily continental breakfast served on the verandah with homemade bread and tropical fruits. Located 1.5km from Wongaling Beach and adjacent to Lot 66 protected Cassowary corridor, the lodge provides easy access to the Kennedy Walking Track and Lacey Creek rainforest trails. Guests at Licuala Lodge can arrange local tours like Tully River rafting or Great Barrier Reef snorkeling through the hosts.

Pros

Frequent cassowary sightings in the lodge's tropical gardens

Saltwater pool surrounded by lush rainforest vegetation

Homemade bread and tropical fruit served at breakfast

Proximity to both rainforest trails and Mission Beach coastline

Hosts assist with booking local tours and activities

Cons

No on-site restaurant (only breakfast service)

Some rooms lack air conditioning (fans provided)