Seabreeze

Town of 1770 and Sunrise at 1770

This tiny village of 200 people (120 kilometres north of Bundaberg on the Central Queensland coast) is one of Australia’s best keep secrets. Surrounded by four National Parks, this is the launch pad for the Great Barrier Reef’s spread north and the last of the magnificent surfing beaches which roll south.

Historically, it is significant as the first landing site in Queensland of Lieutenant James Cook and the crew of the Endeavour in 1770 when they came ashore to restock supplies and sort out much needed repairs. The tropical paradise which Cook and his men discovered then, remains virtually untouched to this day - and some of the beaches just have to be seen to be believed!

For an Australian, this is the best of all worlds - an abundance of coral reefs and islands, fishing and diving, white sandy surf beaches and plenty of native animals enjoying life in the local bushlands. The nearest town is Agnes Water (around 60 kilometres away) and just further south is Sunrise at 1770 - Australia’s leading environmentally sustainable coastal community. It is a true paradise retreat, boasting endless kilometres of beautiful pure white sands. Owners of the exclusive beach houses here are allowed only to clear a ‘building footprint’ on their land - ensuring absolute privacy and views of nothing but coastal landscape and towering trees. Access to this stunning little known enclave of Queensland is via a flight to Bundaberg followed by a glorious coastal drive (just over an hour).

Seabreeze

Perched atop an escarpment of this spectacular ocean front land, Seabreeze has been described by “The Australian” as the best new beach house in the country. Set in the bush with 180-degree views of the astonishingly blue Coral Sea, the house was specifically designed by Sydney-based Dellarose Baevski so as to be open to the cooling winds and surrounding bush. The vast open deck houses a lap pool and hot tub, whilst inside, upmarket elegance prevails, with lime-green Philippe Starck chairs and bar stools, zebra-skin poufs and a monumental Liebherr fridge, with capacity for chilling 200 bottles of wine.

The house is comprised of two wings - ‘living’ and ‘sleeping’. The sleeping wing is a blissful retreat with three king size bedrooms (two with ensuites and private balconies) and a games room.The centre of the living area boasts a sprawling state-of-the-art kitchen with a large walk-in pantry (ideal for a private chef to create a memorable dinner party) and a media room with Bose surround sound and feather-down sofas.

The yoga deck, facing due east, is the perfect spot for enjoying an end of the day drink. Alternatively, your access to the member’s private elegant Beach Club below the house on a rocky beach provides an opportunity for enjoying the company of other 1770 exclusive members. The Club features a 25 metre swimming pool, charmingly retro changing rooms and romantic picnic cabanas propped amongst cabbage tree palms and aged paperbarks.

Enjoy local trips out to Lady Musgrave Island and other parts of the Great Barrier Reef or even charter Seabreeze’s Superyacht for one or two days! Discover the local natural history by walking the Red Rock Trail and observe loggerhead turtles laying their eggs in the cool sandy cove below the house.

PRICES Prices from £143 per person per night based on 6 sharing. A minimum 3 night stay applies and reduced rates apply for longer stays. Flights to Australia vary in price considerably depending on date of departure though there are always good deals on quality airlines. Fares on Qantas/British Airways, for example can start from as little as £699 including taxes and fuel surcharges. From April 2008, Qantas will be introducing its all-new Premium Economy cabin. With dedicated check in, 40" seat pitch, extra width and enhanced meal service, all this extra luxury comes at a suprisingly low upgrade cost. Please ask your sales consultant for more details.