Warrawong Lodge: My Sister’s New Aussie Home and B&B on the Great Barrier Reef/Daintree Rainforest

My sister Karen and her husband Frank built a spectacular combination of a dream-home and a bed&breakfast in Clifton Beach, Australia. Their house is on a hill in the Daintree Rainforest with a beautiful view of the Coral Sea.



Per Wikipedia, the aboriginal word Warrawong means the "side of a hill". Karen might correct me on this.


The following is from their website, http://www.warrawonglodge.com, homepage.

“Warrawong Lodge is a new and luxurious boutique lodge in an idyllic rainforest setting featuring a panoramic view of the Coral Sea.

Warrawong Lodge is set at the back of a 4 acre block of rainforest. It is private, secure and has a fully unrestricted view of Double Island, Scouts Hat, Green Island and Fitzroy Island. All visitors to date are gobsmaked by the view from all parts of the boutique lodge. Warrawong Lodge is surrounded by trees, birds, wallabies, and many other rainforest animals and plants.

Warrawong Lodge is a new and luxurious boutique lodge an idyllic rainforest setting featuring a panoramic view of the Coral Sea. It is perfect as a venue for a wedding venue, small groups, newlyweds or someone wanting to be removed from the local tourist market. The building is designed so that all rooms have access to a broad ocean view of the Coral Sea. Each room is self contained with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, full ensuite bathroom and 2 queen size beds. The guest lounge room which is situated between the bed rooms and the swimming pool. The guest lounge room and verandah can accommodate up to 70 people for a function.

The swimming pool and spa have an infinity edge, with full views of the Coral Sea, Double Island and Scouts Hat. The pool is a Mineral Water Pool System, which uses magnesium salts for crystal clear, healthier water that leaves your skin feeling like you have just left the dayspa every time you step out of the swimming pool.

Warrawong Lodge has the best views and surroundings that can be enjoyed on the northern beaches of Cairns. The surrounding views include Buchan Point, Palm Cove, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach and Trinity Beach. Warrawong Lodge is also surrounded on all sides by the rain forest, and sits on the foot of the Macalister range. The panoramic views are a wonderful photographic background for a venue.

The owners are Frank Baars and Karen Higgins. Frank was born in Far North Queensland and has traveled many parts of the world. Karen is from the northwest area of the USA, and moved to Australia after marrying Frank. Frank and Karen enjoy living and working in Cairns.”


My sister literally saved my life when I was deepest in the thralls of my addiction. I am very grateful to her and am happy for Karen and Frank for all their success. They worked hard all their lives to have the wherewithal to build a gorgeous jewel of a home.