Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
)
)
)
)
)
Property Information:
69-73 Arlington Esplanade, Clifton BeachWelcome to the fascinating beauty of Australia's tropical wonderland where Agincourt Beachfront Apartments nestle behind the coconut palms fringing the Great Barrier Reef at Cairns' secluded and most beautiful Clifton Beach. Located 20 minutes from Cairns and central to every activity this unspoilt paradise its a great place to stay in genuine 4 star comfort.
When it comes to relaxing and enjoying the tropics, Agincourt offers every chance to unwind. Stroll along the white sandy beach to nearby Palm Cove or Kewarra Beach. Swim in the Coral Sea right at your door or you may prefer to relax by our large salt water lap pool. The gardens at Agincourt are a lush and tropical sanctuary for a wide selection of birds, parrots and home to the Cairns Birdwing Butterflies.
Garden lovers will delight in the colourful range of local and exotic orchids growing naturally on the rainforest palm trees. And when the mood takes you, enjoy a cool drink or cook a steak on our free gas barbecue under cover in the spacious pool side Cabana.
Resort Features:- Tropical Gardens
- 20 metre lap pool
- Free Gas BBQ
- Non smoking
- Internet facilities
- Tour Desk
Agincourt was the 1998 / 99 winner of the prestigious Flag Choice Hotels Excellence Award as "Best 4 Star - Queensland" and we are proud to announce that Agincourt was again named the winner of this prestigious award for 1999 / 2000. It is your assurance of the quality and comfort you will receive in a most peaceful tropical setting under the care of experienced and friendly management.
Clifton Beach is located just 20 minutes north of the Cairns CBD, 15 minutes north of the international airport and 5 minutes south of Palm Cove. Whilst on his voyage of discovery of Australia, Captain Cook described it as "the finest beach in the north of this great land". It is truly an idyllic setting where you can launch yourself into an adventurous and exciting experience or settle under the coconut palms to relax and unwind - either way, you're in for a great holiday.
Services:Chauffeured Transfers - Transfers are provided for guests wishing to play golf at nearby golf courses or visit our local nature park zoo featuring local fauna or the Opal Mine opal display.
Shopping Bus - The local Sun Bus service offers guests easy access to the Smithfield Shopping Centre which is one of Cairns' major shopping complexes.
Deliveries to apartments - An extensive menu of delicious entrees and main courses are available for delivery to your apartment together with fast foods, wines and beer.
Mail, Facsimile and Internet - For our guests Internet access is available in our front office. Incoming/outgoing faxes and mail can be received and collected from reception.
Departures - Reception can arrange taxis or coaches for your departure and luggage storage and a change room is available for late departures.
When dining out from Agincourt, there's an extensive selection of nearby resorts and restaurants from which to choose. By arrangement many of the following restaurants may provide complimentary transfers and extend discounts exclusively to Agincourt guests. The advantage for guests to be able to dine and wine in the evenings without the concern of driving a vehicle is appreciated and the following services are provided for your comfort and enjoyment.
Accommodation Information:
- Air-conditioned
- Ceiling Fans
- Washing & Dryer Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Self Catering
- Microwave
- Oven & Cooktop
- Ironing Facilities
- TV
Agincourt is a resort style complex of 45 luxury one bedroom apartments on a large beachfront site at Clifton Beach considered Cairns' most beautiful beach. Every Agincourt apartment is beautifully appointed. Large living areas are finished in cool white satin tiles which lead onto your own spacious private balcony overlooking a tropical beach with coconut palms or our lush tropical gardens and 20 metre lap pool.
The apartments are situated in two buildings and for your convenience both buildings are serviced by lifts. Premium linen and ironing facilities are included. Each apartment has a queen size bed in the bedroom and a double sofa divan in the living room. There is a maximum of 3 persons allowed in each of the apartments which are serviced weekly or by arrangement. Ceiling fans are fitted throughout all apartments, a colour television in the living room and your bathroom has a washing machine, dryer and hair dryer. All apartments are air-conditioned and equipped with self catering facilities so you have everything you need in the kitchen which includes a microwave, oven and cook top.
Location Information:
Cairns in Tropical North Queensland is renowned as the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Cape York Peninsula. This provincial city is fringed by lush tropical rainforests extending to the vast volcanic farmlands and vistas of the Atheron Tablelands, one of Australia's richest agricultural areas. Further west and beyond is the Gulf Savannah regions where you can stay at the unique Undara Lava Tubes, relax in mineral hot springs or fossick for precious stones in gemfields that stretch into the outback.
To the north and south of the city are beautiful sandy beaches fringing the Coral Sea with many palm covered islands and sand cays which are home to an enormous array of coral and marine life. Many cruise boat provide day excursions to these islands and the Great Barrier Reef for diving, snorkelling and sight seeing and you can choose from fast catamarans to leisurely sailing craft offering a wide choice of services and prices.
A "must" for your stay while at Agincourt is to take the scenic railway to Kuranda - the village in the rainforest, returning on Skyrail, the world's longest cableway skimming over the rainforest canopy.
Just 30 minutes drive to the north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway you will arrive at the beach resort town of Port Douglas then travel further on to the majestic Daintree World Heritage Rainforest, the largest tract of virgin rainforest in Australia.
Day Tour Operators:Great Adventures: Visits the Outer Great Barrier Reef daily with its flagship vessel, the Reef Prince. A state-of-the-art, high speed catamaran, the Reef Prince incorporates the latest satellite navigation systems, the most advanced safety features and superior passenger comfort with its aircraft-style seating.
Sunlover Cruises: Located just off the Tropical North Queensland coast of Cairns, Australia, the reef is an awe-inspiring underwater display of vividly coloured corals and more than 10,000 assorted and unique marine species. Sunlover Reef Cruises, pride themselves on delivering and introducing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the magic of the Great Barrier Reef through our express daily luxury cruises from Cairns.
Compass Cruises: Escape for an unforgettable day to the Great Barrier Reef onboard Compass. Snorkel amongst fantastic coral formations teeming with colourful tropical fish and an amazing variety of exotic marine life. Relax on the huge sundeck, see the reef from the glass bottom boat or take the wild ride - boomnetting. Scuba diving for all levels of experience, if you've never dived before try the Scuba demonstration first.
Skyrail: Rainforest Cableway, a unique rainforest experience, takes you on an unforgettable journey over Australia's World Heritage Listed Tropical Rainforest and deep into the forest. Spanning 7.5kms, has intimate six person gondolas which glide just metres above the canopy and provide uninterrupted views of the rainforest, Cairns' tropical region and the lush Atherton Tablelands.
Quicksilver Cruises: Award-winning luxury catamarans take you out to the Great Barrier Reef for a full day of snorkeling, scuba diving, helicopter viewing, and adventure on coral cays. Expert commentary by on board marine biologists. Excellent buffet lunch. Hotel pick up available from Cairns, Palm Cove, and Port Douglas.
Waverdancer - Lows Isles: Award-winning luxury catamarans take you out to the Great Barrier Reef for a full day of snorkeling, scuba diving, helicopter viewing, and adventure on coral cays. Expert commentary by on board marine biologists. Excellent buffet lunch. Hotel pick up available from Cairns, Palm Cove, and Port Douglas.
Captain Cook Cruises: From the Great Barrier Reef to tropcial islands, from the bays and beaches of Sydney Harbour to the outback vastness of the Murray River basin, Captain Cook Cruises draws on over 35 years of cruising knowledge to create unique and exciting travel experiences.
Best of Cairns Tour - Grayline: Gray Line's exclusive Best of Cairns tour exemplifies the character of far North Queensland. The highlights of Cairns, tropical gardens, beach resorts, Crocodiles, Kangaroos and "true blue" Outback Aussies.
Dive Operators:Reef Encounter: This vessel is a luxury catamaran designed for the utmost stability and comfort at sea. Heli-Encounter lands right on board Reef Encounter. If your taste for adventure says more, spend the night in your own private stateroom with private bathroom. You have never experienced nightlife like you will on a night dive from Reef Encounter.
Pro Dive Cairns - Liveaboard Dive Adventure: Pro Dive is Cairns premier dive school and outer reef live aboard dive trip operator. Since 1983 they have developed an international reputation for quality, professionalism, safety and value. They specialize in all levels of dive education and liveaboard dive trips. Their dive courses and trips include many exclusive features that you won't find elsewhere.
Deep Sea Divers Den (SeaQuest)- Day Trips: Their modern, advanced diving vessel transports you in air conditioned comfort to the Outer Barrier Reef in just 90 minutes. As one of only 35 divers you can be assured of individual attention from their trained crew. They offer state of the art diving and snorkelling equipment.
