Luxury Travel Magazine - 2010 Annual Directory of Luxury Escapes.

Chilling out at a secluded rainforest retreat in the hills of Far North Queensland is the perfect way to unwind and appreciate some glorious country, writes JOHN ANDERSEN of the Townsville Bulletin.

Bali Hai features with some very distinguished company (jncuding Lizard Island, Bedarra Island, Silky Oaks Lodge, and El Questro) in Sleeping Beauties - Australia's best places to stay, by David Matheson. Sleeping Beauties is a large coffee table publication published by the Penguin group (Australia) 2004.

"North Queensland - the place where glittering green merges into blue; the only place on earth where two world Heritage listed sites exist alongside each other - the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforest of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation.  This is a magic place; life moves to a different rhythm."

Getting a feel for this property - the elements which make it so special - while living in a shack on the spectactular Newell Beach site, provided insight and inspiration for Sue and Graeme Lawrence to create 'Absolute'; an outstandingly innovative beach home.

Awake to a rainforest downpour and watch the unveiling of a majestic show as mountain ranges mysteriously reveal themselves through thick morning mist. Amble through orchards, select plump guava and passionfruit for breakfast, or feast on mango in a flower-forested butterfly garden - this is the tempo of Bali Hai, located at the foothills of Mossman Gorge.

A sign that says 'The Art of Tropical Living' greets visitors as they pass through the gates of beautiful Bali Hai, secreted away in the lush,verdant rainforest of the Daintree not far from Mossman in Far North Queensland. The retreat is made up of four thatched-roof buildings - a central living area and three separate bedrooms. Owners Wendy and Hans van der Wolf worked closely with architect Chris Van Dyke on the Balinese-inspired design.

It's easy to understand why people seldom leave the property once they arrive at Bali Hai for a holiday. What's the point of going to all the touristy spots in the rainforest when you're in a microcosm anyway? Bali Hai provides the full rainforest experience.

This private Bali-style house is set on lush green lawns amid 13.6 hectares of tropical rainforest.

A house that epitomises the ultimate in tropical lifestyle and living almost never was...The energy and charm of this magnificent site overlooking the Daintree Mountains inspired North Queenslanders Wendy and Hans van der Wolf to consider very carefully what style of dwelling, if any, could enhance Paradise.

As seen on channel 7's - Better Homes & Gardens...The (w)right House

Australia institute of Architects (AIA) hosts the national Architecture Awards.  This year, The (w)right House is a contender for Queensland state, prestigious Robin Boyd Award for Australia's best home.

It demands attention, but this home in Port Douglas, Queensland also meets the designers objectives of 'cool & ecologically sustainable'.