Exclusive, reclusive, luxurious and idyllic. These are the key words to describe the properties of Executive Retreats in intoxicating North Queensland. Take your pick of a variety of exquisite luxury two, three and four bedroomed homes, townhouses and villas located near Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge and the Daintree National Park.

One property,Bali Hai was the choice of actress Rebecca Gibney for her wedding. So private that its address is 'somewhere in the rainforest', Bali Hai is divine. Three seperate Balinese-style bures are beautifully appointed and cater for couples seeking solitude or groups of up to nine. Families are welcome. The main pavillion is open plan with a large gourmet kitchen and the infinity pool is set in tropical rainforest.

Another, Shangri-La is in the Whyanbeel Valley - a safe haven with the Daintree Mountains as your neighbour. It's an oasis of fruit trees and tropical and exotic gardens, with the French-provincial-designed house everything you could wish for. Read, soak up the mountain air, explore the valley, take a dip in a mountain stream or laze in the 20-metre lap pool. The house itself sleeps eight and the facilities are to die for - the kitchen even has its own cappuccino machine.

There are several beach houses to choose from, including The Beach House, La Casa Blanca, To the Beach and The Villa - all at Newell Beach - or The Beach house at Four Mile Beach. Or you might prefer to stay in your own botanical gardens at Tranquilla, a unique experience that you will never want to end.