Activities

Fishing

The fishing in Far North Queensland is fantastic, and around Lockhart River you can catch all sorts of tropical reef and ocean fish, including Coral trout, Salmon, Nannygai, Spanish mackerel, Barramundi, Flowery Rockcod, Giant trevally, Queenfish, Parrotfish, and Black jewfish. Please visit the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) website for details on the areas where fishing is allowed.

You can fish from your boat, line fish from the beaches, creeks, estuaries and rivers, and you can also spearfish out on the Great Barrier Reef. These waters also have plenty of fish, crayfish, prawns, scallops and other fishy delights. The best places to launch your boat are the boat ramps at Quintell Beach and Portland Road. Bait is also available from local vendors.

Walks

Exploring the rainforest by foot is the best way to get up close to animals and plants. Grab your hiking boots and explore the Greenhoose’s exclusive tracks. Alternatively, there’s the Old Coen Road walking track through Kutini-Paymu (Iron Range) National Park and Mount Tozer has a lookout with stunning views of the landscape.

Beaches

Two kilometres from Lockhart River town is the beautiful Quintell Beach. Many of the large rocks in certain areas of the beach have stories and local legends associated with them. The beach is safe to walk along, but unless you want to do the Crocodile Roll, don’t go swimming here! That goes for any body of water too, as crocodile sightings are regular around the Lockhart River and Portland Roads areas.Drive 30kms north of the Greenhoose through pristine rainforest and you’ll come to Chilli Beach. This is your iconic tropical paradise, fringed with palm trees and white sand lapped by crystal clear waters. It’s a wild beach, so you’ll find all sorts of things washed up here like driftwood, making it a beachcomber’s delight. Don’t forget to stop and check out the amazing thong tree!

Portland Roads

Portland Roads is a tiny coastal town 45min from the Greenhoose that looks out to the Great Barrier Reef with Forbes Island on the horizon. In the 1930’s a wharf was built there to ship cattle out of Cape York. During WW II American troops upgraded the wharf and sealed the road from Portland Roads to Lockhart River Airport. After the war, the wharf fell into disrepair and was eventually pulled down but remnants can still be seen at low tide and a well-maintained boat ramp gives access to try world-class fishing and diving.

Restoration Island

Just off the coast of Chilli Beach is Restoration Island where William Bligh landed after being set adrift from the Bounty in 1789 and there’s also a lighthouse that guides the busy shipping passage. Nowadays, the island’s quirky resident is Dave Glasheen who has recently published a book on his experiences titled “The Millionaire Castaway”.

WhY Our Customers Keep Coming Back

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"Highly recommend. The rooms and premesis are very clean and tidy. The location, tucked into the vibrant rainforest just out of town and the hosts Jane, Luke and team were so friendly and helpful. Having self catering and a takeaway shop on the doorstep gives you options after a busy day."

Beautiful Oasis in the Rainforest

"Beautiful and relaxing! I stayed at the Greenhoose for a few weeks for work. The rooms were clean and the staff were friendly. It was a nice getaway from work on the weekends and I would definitely stay again for a holiday."

An Oasis!

"The Greenhoose caught my eye from the road, after a dusty drive on warm day it looked like a tranquil oasis. Beautiful green gardens give this place a relaxed feel. Jane was super helpful and friendly & June is a born host. Excellent new kitchen facilities and wifi are available. My room was clean and comfy, with the veranda looking out onto the natural forest. This place is well cared for and a credit to all those making it happen. Thank you :)"

The Local Experience

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Excellent Hospitality and Great Birdwatching

"I recently stayed at the Greenhoose for four nights in early October 2018. Although the room was small, it was clean and comfortable with A/C and tv. Meals were served family style on the covered porch and were plentiful and delicious. I especially enjoyed the locally caught, chilled prawns. The hosts and their family members were all very welcoming and eager to share their knowledge about Cape York. Finally, the birdwatching on and around the property was fantastic. Thank you for a great Cape York experience."

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Activities

Fishing

Walks

Beaches

Portland Roads

Restoration Island

WhY Our Customers Keep Coming Back

Great Spot, Great Hosts!

Beautiful Oasis in the Rainforest

An Oasis!

The Local Experience

Excellent Hospitality and Great Birdwatching

What a gem!

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