General Information

Transfer Timings

Transfers normally depart for Bloomfield Lodge at 08.00 and return to Cairns by 12.00. It is recommended you stay in Cairns the night before your Bloomfield Lodge stay. Exact timings of your courtesy car collection will be confirmed by fax to your hotel the night before your transfer to Bloomfield Lodge.

Click for further information on driving the inland or the coastal route to Bloomfield Lodge or for self fly.

Baggage

Due to aircraft size, baggage is restricted to one small bag per person of 12kg. The informal dress code at Bloomfield Lodge means that travelling light does not normally cause any inconvenience. If returning to the same hotel in Cairns you should arrange to leave your main baggage with the concierge if possible; after your stay, if returning to a different Cairns hotel or travelling onwards your main baggage may be stored at the Hinterland Aviation terminal in Cairns. Please ensure that you bring all items of a personal nature with you as lack of road access to the lodge means that regular supplies other than food and drink are restricted.

Climate

Daytime temperatures range from 26°C to 31°C for most of the year. Winter evenings (June to September) can be a little cooler. The main tropical rains fall during the hottest months from late December to March but are unpredictable, with some years wetter than others.

Meals

Meals are served from set menus, we are able to cater for any special dietary requirements, however, due to our location we request that you provide us with as much notice as possible to ensure that we are better able to meet your needs.

Accommodation

Rooms are serviced daily and are equipped with mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, premium toiletries, fresh drinking water, mosquito nets and repellents, ceiling fans, direct dial telephones, bath and beach towels, hairdryers and torches. Please note that the hillside location of some rooms may be unsuitable for anyone with walking difficulties.

Swimming

Swimming is possible on the Bloomfield Explorer boat excursions, in the swimming pool at Bloomfield Lodge and at Kangaji beach some months of the year.

Communications

Bloomfield Lodge is remote and mobile phones do not work there, however, there are direct-dial telephones in each room. Wifi is available and use of the fax in the Bloomfield Lodge office. For anyone wanting to contact you during your stay the direct phone number for the lodge is: +61 7 4060 8166.

Children

As many guests do seek to get away from it all Bloomfield Lodge has a strict no children aged under 10 years policy. However, children aged 10 years and over are welcome.

Power

Bloomfield Lodge generates its own electricity on a 240v system. All rooms have a UK 13 amp socket, so no adaptors required.

Camera and binoculars

Remember to bring your camera. Binoculars are very useful for wildlife spotting.

Laundry

A guest laundry is available for your convenience.