Turtle cove gay
Turtle Cove: Australia&#;s Only Same-sex attracted Resort
Nestled between Cairns and Port Douglas, Turtle Cove Beach Resort has been an iconic sanctuary for the LGBTQIA+ community for over 26 years. The resort stands as Australia’s only all-gay beach resort, born from the vision of local trailblazer Bert in the late s. With its stunning personal beachfront and secluded location, Turtle Cove has weathered both triumphs and challenges, emerging as a resilient beacon for queer travellers. From its humble beginnings and near collapse to its revitalisation under Bert’s leadership, Turtle Cove remains a cherished retreat where the LGBTQIA+ community can find solace and celebration. We had a chance to talk to Nathan Bonneau-Plassa from Turtle Cove about its history and what they&#;re up to now.
Could you tell us a bit about the history of Turtle Cove and how it became the only LGBTQ beach resort in Australia?
Turtle Cove has been around for over 30 years. In the late s, Turtle Cove founder Bert dreamed of creating an all-gay-only resort. After nearly three years of searching, he found the perfect l
40 minutes North of Cairns, 20 minutes South of Port Douglas. LGBT, grown-up only, private Beachfront resort. 30 rooms with en-suite, most with ocean views, poolside restaurant, Jacuzzi, fully licenced exclude, gymnasium, in residence massage available. LGBT day visitors welcome. Private pick up and local coach transfers from Cairns Airport by arrangement.
open: All year; double rooms from A$ (specials available); breakfast from h; number of rooms: 30
- Gay and sapphic mixed crowd
- Air conditioning
- Bar with occupied range of alcoholic beverages
- Non-smoking area
- Parking available
- Guestrooms with Balcony
- Shop
- Showers
- Outdoor seating, terrace or garden
- Swimming pool
- Plunge pool
- Relax room
- Whirlpool / Jacuzzi / Hot tub
- Free extra towels
- Massage on offer
- Work-out equipment available
- Daily menu
- Overnight guests allowed
- Vegetarian meals on the menu
- Extensive wine list
- Free condoms
- Shows or other events
- Video shows
- Free WiFi
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Grab road to Port Douglas. You pass the northern beaches; After around 30 minutes you show up to Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm. From there we are Kilometres further on the beach side of the road. There is no sign If you receive to Thala Beach or Port Douglas, turn around and approach back!
- Crowd:Mixed crowd from all over the world -- lots of locals on the weekends.
Facilities: Outdoor pool, spa, restaurant, bar, private clothing-optional beach, pool room, gym.
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Reservation recommended: No - Directions:Take road to Port Douglas. You pass the northern beaches; After around 30 minutes you come to Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm. From there we are Kilometres further on the beach side of the road. There is no sign If you get to Thala Beach or Port Douglas, turn around and come back!
- Cruising Info/ Tips:Be bold -- they can only say no!
Cruisiest Spots: The beach and the spa at night after dinner - Nudity / Policy:Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:No
- Warnings:Lesbians
Queensland Queer Resort Turtle Cove Recovers After Cairns Cyclones
Nestled in Far North Queensland is Australia&#;s only LGBTQIA+ resort, Turtle Cove Beach Resort, a beautiful haven for our community to come together, relax and enjoy themselves.
This unique and wonderful adults only venue is located between Cairns and Port Douglas, boasting their own private beach, on site restaurant, lock, pool and adjacent confidential nude beach, Turtle Cove is the perfect run away for the LGBTQIA+ traveller.
However after the recent cyclones hit Cairns in January this year, escape was the last thing the staff at Turtle Cove were able to do.
Turtle Cove isolated for twelve days
As tropical cyclone Jasper smashed the shores of Far North Queensland staff at the venue awoke to find the devastation had left them sever off from the planet, without power and water.
Roads in and out Turtle Cove were blocked due to impassable landslides disappearing managers Nathan and Julian trapped on site to attempt to clean up the damage.
It was twelve days until power and water was restored to the venue. It was an incred
Turtle Cove Resort
Grab road to Port Douglas. You pass the northern beaches; After around 30 minutes you show up to Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm. From there we are Kilometres further on the beach side of the road. There is no sign If you receive to Thala Beach or Port Douglas, turn around and approach back!
- Crowd:Mixed crowd from all over the world -- lots of locals on the weekends.
Facilities: Outdoor pool, spa, restaurant, bar, private clothing-optional beach, pool room, gym.
No
Reservation recommended: No - Directions:Take road to Port Douglas. You pass the northern beaches; After around 30 minutes you come to Hartley's Creek Crocodile Farm. From there we are Kilometres further on the beach side of the road. There is no sign If you get to Thala Beach or Port Douglas, turn around and come back!
- Cruising Info/ Tips:Be bold -- they can only say no!
Cruisiest Spots: The beach and the spa at night after dinner - Nudity / Policy:Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:No
- Warnings:Lesbians
Queensland Queer Resort Turtle Cove Recovers After Cairns Cyclones
Nestled in Far North Queensland is Australia&#;s only LGBTQIA+ resort, Turtle Cove Beach Resort, a beautiful haven for our community to come together, relax and enjoy themselves.
This unique and wonderful adults only venue is located between Cairns and Port Douglas, boasting their own private beach, on site restaurant, lock, pool and adjacent confidential nude beach, Turtle Cove is the perfect run away for the LGBTQIA+ traveller.
However after the recent cyclones hit Cairns in January this year, escape was the last thing the staff at Turtle Cove were able to do.
Turtle Cove isolated for twelve days
As tropical cyclone Jasper smashed the shores of Far North Queensland staff at the venue awoke to find the devastation had left them sever off from the planet, without power and water.
Roads in and out Turtle Cove were blocked due to impassable landslides disappearing managers Nathan and Julian trapped on site to attempt to clean up the damage.
It was twelve days until power and water was restored to the venue. It was an incred