Your hosts, Roy and Anna Turner have put twenty years of their lives into extending the beauty of this truly unique Island with everything they have created.
Their hand crafted free form buildings of varying style are placed gently in the island jungle, giving the feeling they have been there forever. The main building captures the imagination;
heavy beams, high thatched roof, light flickering from the cooking fire. At the ocean, a thatched
jetty hovers over a lagoon that vibrates with fish life.
While the small island is undeniably lovely, the Turners back yard makes the resort unique; the lagoons, reefs and open ocean of the Northern Great Barrier Reef spread for hundreds of virtually untouched kilometres at one of the outer edges of the continent. It is this region that the Turners can access and explore with ease.
The Turners now have a family; Sam 12 years and Tasha 9 years and it naturally follows that the island and its staff are family friendly. Children warm to the escape from deadlines, uniforms, television and parental boundaries. They can live out the fantasy of
Swiss Family Robinson.
Visitors to the island come from all points of the globe. They come to experience adventure, seclusion and the unique island holiday that is Haggerstone.
Haggerstone Island has Six principal Structures
- All huts are serviced daily
- Hot and cold running water
- Queen sized, single & day beds with romantic mosquito netting
- Refrigeration
- Gas cooking facilities
- Sink
- 12/240 volt power
- Shower and toilet
- Lounge and deck areas
- Laundry service
The Main Pavilion
Where all meals are enjoyed at a large communal table or around the open fire. There is also a library, comfortable couches and daybed, bar, open kitchen and two bathrooms. Communication systems, medical, phone, fax and stores are located here.
The Lagoon Hut
Situated on the big lagoon and comfortably sleeps 2 adults or a family of 4. This hut is a timber round house and features an expansive deck with dramatic views overlooking the big lagoon.
The Kwila Hut
Set under the canopy of Coral trees with decks looking toward the reef this hut comfortably sleeps 2 adults or a family of 4. Handcrafted from New Guinea Kwila timber this round house contains an interesting collection of New Guinea artifacts.
The Beach Hut
The most secluded and rustic hut constructed largely of driftwood with large shutters which can be opened out to embrace the wilderness. This hut is set directly on the beach and sleeps 2 adults or a family of 3. A separate completely private shower and toilet are located under the coconut palms.
Tree House
Separate sleeping quarters, separate bath-house, main building has cooking facility 12/240v power.
Jetty
A gorgeous place to sit, relax and watch the schools of fish, the jetty has a thatched roof and a cooking fire and overlooks the big lagoon.
Activities on the Island
- Fishing & Spearfishing
- Skindiving & Snorkelling
- Bird Watching
- Beach Combing
- Helipcopter Adventure
Getting There
To come to Haggerstone you must first fly to Cairns, North Queensland. From there you fly in a twin engine, six seat private charter to neighboring Hicks Island where there is an airstrip. The two hour flight travels up the largely uninhabited mainland, covered with virgin rainforest, and over an aquamarine sea dotted with lime green reefs that look like giant lily pads. Transfer to Haggerstone by boat from Hicks is approximately 20 minutes.
If possible guests should reach Cairns the evening before. This will allow the plane to return with departing guests in time to reach afternoon flight connections. A later flight can be organised if the earlier connection cannot be met.
What to bring:
- Sun hat
- Suntan oil or sunscreen
- Sandshoes for reef walking
- Comfortable trousers for bush walking
- Cameras
- Long sleeved cotton shirts
- Casual wear and bare feet are the norm for the island.
* Please contact AusHoliday 5 Star for further information, rates and advise on your personalised itinerary.
