HORSERIDING & FARMSTAY, PORT DOUGLAS HINTERLAND
Black Mountain Hideaway
About Black Mountain Hideaway
Black Mountain Hideaway epitomizes the beauty of the Port Douglas Hinterland.
Its world heritage site surroundings include the majestic Mowbray Falls rambling 120 meters down cliffs and the lowlands to the seascape of the Great Barrier Reef.
Relax and unwind in our rustic hilltop farm nestled in the air conditioned Port Douglas Hinterlands, Australia. Black Mountain Hideaway’s mild and less humid climate allows you to enjoy the tropics in a less sticky way! The picturesque farm is located 35 minutes drive from Port Douglas and easy access from Cairns, through scenic tropical North Queensland, Australia.
At Black Mountain Hideaway, we have a Cattle and Equestrian Centre. We also own a menagerie of various exotic birds, chickens, ducks, cats and dogs. All the animals are treated as part of the family and they enjoy making new friends and receiving love and attention.
Black Mountain Hideaway offers fully self contained accommodation lodges; horse trail rides; guided bush walks; a host of wildlife and bird spotting; Jillaroo courses and horse riding clinics for Horse Safe accreditation. Or, simply relax in total, undisturbed privacy.
We hope you chose Black Mountain Hideaway as a peaceful retreat from your daily stresses.
Suzie and Saxon invite you to Black Mountain Hideaway. The farm is yours to enjoy when you come and stay on our stunning farm-stay retreat.
Suzie & Saxon
Activities
Horse Riding
We offer a wide range of adventurous and exiting trailrides. From short, historical, interpretive, low-impact tours to full days of action. Every tour begins with a brief of horsemanship which includes safety guidelines and instruction.
Jillaroo Courses
Suzie, Saxon and their staff enjoy sharing their experience and knowledge with others and they offer specially designed Jackaroo and Jillaroo courses. We run a 5 day certificate program for both beginners and more experienced riders.
School Camps
The camps are up to one week and can include treks and trail rides for all levels of riders up to 18 years old. We cater from 10 years old (for camps without parent or guardian present). We can teach a maximum of 20 students.
Accommodation
The Gunyah Cabin
This cabin can sleep up to 4 people in a self contained unit. Families can relax and take part in many of the activities on offer. There are facilities to prepare your own meal. Enjoy the great view in piece every evening on your private verandah or undertake a nocturnal walk.
The Honeymooner's Cabin
Not just for those on their honeymoon, this is a romantic, self contained space which offers the privacy and peace for couples to do as they please. There is also an antique claw foot bath on the verandah with a spectacular view!
Horse riding
Cabin guests receive discounts for horseriding. Trailride. on one of the spectacular tracks through the rainforest or savannah We can taylor your own weekend adventure to include mountain biking, trailrides, bushwalks, picnic’s or whatever you desire. Explore the beautiful environment in the way you prefer.
Meal and beverage options are available on request. Phone for pricing and packages.
Covid Policy
We will not be able to offer any accommodation or horseriding activities for those who are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms or those who have been in contact with someone experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms in the last 14 days.
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Information
Local Attractions
Situated in the hinterland of Port Douglas, the Black Mountain Hideaway is in easy reach of several stunning attractions.
Wildlife
The Julatten district boasts the second largest concentration of birds on the planet! We enjoy a really diverse ecosystem of rainforest, mountains and dry savannahs.
Environment
Black Mountain Hideaway at Julatten is set amoungst the rolling hills of the hinterland of Port Douglas. You can stay in what is described as the best climate in the world by National Geographic and time magazine. At an attitude well above sea level we are many degrees cooler than the coast below. Black Mountain Hideaway is a cool place in the tropics and only 4 km diretly from the Great Barrier Reef, catching the cool sea breezes even during the humid hot summers.
Mount Lewis National Park
The Mount Lewis National Park is adjacent to both Daintree and Mount Spurgeon National Park. It is part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland and Einasleigh Uplands bioregions – a biodiversity hotspot with 43 rare or threatened species.
Lyons Lookout
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Port Douglas
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