Cairns Highlands Holiday Houses accommodation: The Summit Rainforest Retreat & Conference Centre

22 Twelth Avenue , Atherton, QLD

Located one hour’s drive south-west of Cairns City, The Summit Rainforest Retreat in Atherton is nestled amongst Mabi rainforest and Halloran's Hill Environmental Park, an inactive volcano with an environmental walk into its crater. The Summit Rainforest Retreat offers a one bedroom apartment, a five bedroom holiday house or a conference centre on the Atherton Tablelands in a luxurious setting, for you and your group’s private indulgence.

The Summit Rainforest Retreat is located in the Cairns Highlands, also known as the Atherton Tablelands, in Far North Queensland, Australia. The retreat is situated on the highest point in Atherton. You will love the tranquil rainforest setting with its 180 degree panoramic views. Walk through the rainforest to the centre of the crater, enjoy an in-house massage, use the conference facility, or relax by the pool and spa whilst you sip a cool drink.

Peace and tranquility is certain on over two hectares of land. The holiday house boasts a huge entertainment deck and you'll delight in the abundant native wildlife at your doorstep... birds, pademelons, bandicoots, wallabies, possums and Lumholtz tree kangaroos, just to name a few.


House at Night House at Night
Fireplace Fireplace
Pool at Night Pool at Night

The Summit Rainforest Retreat is a five bedroom holiday house that sleeps up to 16, or a one bedroom apartment with bedding for up to 4 guests in a luxurious, nature lover’s setting. If available and requested, rooms can be booked on a bed & breakfast basis with shared facilities. Ideal for couples looking for a romantic setting in the Mabi rainforest, families who just want to get away for the weekend or stay a few weeks to relax and enjoy the views, groups, several couples travelling together, weddings, conferences, meetings and seminars.

Packages for either accommodation and conferences, or both, are available, so that you can mix business with pleasure. Be assured, each booking for The Summit Rainforest Retreat has exclusive use of the facilities. If needed, Atherton Blue Gum B&B is also available for extra accommodation and is only a few minutes’ walk.

The Summit Rainforest Retreat is unique, in its quality, the number of guests it can cater for, its position and the native fauna & flora that surrounds it. An exceptional holiday house and conference centre on the Atherton Tablelands.
Book direct by calling 1300 761 612

Rates per Night

Season 1 1–Apr–08 to 31–Mar–09
Room Type Persons Rate Max persons per room
Retreat House 1 – 4 $450.00 16 Book Now»
1 Bedroom Apartment 1 – 4 $300.00 4 Book Now»
The Summit B&B Bandicoot Room 1 – 2 $200.00 2 Book Now»
The Summit B&B Pademelon Room 1 – 2 $200.00 2 Book Now»
The Summit B&B Wallaby Room 1 – 2 $200.00 2 Book Now»
Extra Person   $50.00  
Conditions: Minimum 2 night stay
One group per booking
50% non-refundable deposit required at time of booking
Weekly and Monthly tariffs available on request
Rates may be subject to change without notice
Credit Card payments incur a 2% fee
Final Payment due 30 days prior to arrival


Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2
Dining Dining
Conference Room Conference Room