Lake Placid Rainforest Retreat

27/08/2026

🥯 NEW BAGEL RANGE at Bushturkey Cafe! 🥯

Sweet or savoury… which one are you choosing? 😍

🍓 Strawberry Cream Cheese Bagel – $8
Fresh strawberries & smooth cream cheese on a toasted bagel.

🐟 Salmon Bagel – $15
Smoked salmon, cucumber, cream cheese & pickled onion on a toasted bagel.

✨ Made fresh to order and perfect any time of the day!

📍 Bushturkey Cafe at Lake Placid Rainforest Retreat, Cairns

Come and give our new bagels a try! ❤️

17/08/2026

🌴 STAY 7, PAY 5! 🌴

Ready for a tropical getaway? 🌿☀️

Stay with us at Lake Placid Rainforest Retreat and enjoy our Stay 7, Pay 5 special — stay for 7 nights and only pay for 5! 🙌

Wake up surrounded by lush rainforest, enjoy spacious grassy sites, and relax in the beautiful Cairns tropical climate. 🏕️🌺

Whether you're travelling with the caravan, camper or just looking for a peaceful escape, Lake Placid is the perfect place to slow down and stay a little longer.

🌴 STAY 7 NIGHTS — PAY FOR ONLY 5! 🌴

📍 Lake Placid Rainforest Retreat
📞 Get in touch with us to book your stay!

Why stay for less when you can stay for longer? 😉

11/08/2026

☕️ COFFEE LOYALTY CARDS ARE HERE! 🌿

We love seeing our regulars come in for their daily coffee, so we thought we’d give you a little extra reason to keep coming back! ❤️

Buy 5 coffees and your 6th coffee is FREE! 🎉☕️

Pick up your loyalty card next time you visit the Bush Turkey Café and start collecting your coffees.

Great coffee, friendly faces and a beautiful rainforest setting — what more could you ask for? 🌴💚

See you at Bush Turkey Café! 🦃☕️

28/07/2026

This is why we love what we do!

14/07/2026

💚 When things get tough, the tough get going.

Managing a holiday park and café comes with its fair share of long days, unexpected challenges, and busy moments. But one thing we're incredibly grateful for is family. ❤️

While we manage Lake Placid Rainforest Retreat, we're also a small family-run business. When things get hectic, our family is always ready to roll up their sleeves, jump in, and lend a hand.

A huge thank you to these amazing girls for stepping in when we needed them most. We couldn't be prouder of the caring, hardworking young women they're becoming.

Behind every successful day is a team that supports one another, and we're so thankful to have family who are always willing to help when it matters most.

To everyone who supports the Bush Turkey Café and Lake Placid Rainforest Retreat—thank you. Your support means the world to us and to the wonderful community we're proud to be part of. 🌿☕💚

08/07/2026

29/06/2026

🎉 JULY IS PACKED WITH FUN AT LAKE PLACID RAINFOREST RETREAT 🌿☕

Join us throughout July for great food, good company, and some fantastic entertainment!

📅 Wednesday 8th July
🏉 State of Origin – LIVE & LOUD
Catch all the action on the big screen from 8:00 PM. Grab a meal, a cold drink and cheer on your team!

🎲 Bingo Every Thursday
Join us from 5:30 PM for a fun night of Bingo! Great prizes, plenty of laughs, and a fantastic way to spend your Saturday evening.

🎤 Saturday 11th July
🎶 Karaoke with Chevvy
From 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, come along for a fun evening of music, laughs and great vibes. Whether you're singing or just enjoying the entertainment, everyone is welcome!

🎸 Saturday 25th July
🎵 After 5 Duo
Relax with live music from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM while enjoying dinner and drinks in our beautiful rainforest setting.

🌿 Bring your friends, bring the family, and enjoy everything July has to offer at Bush Turkey Café, located at Lake Placid Rainforest Retreat.

We can't wait to see you! 💚

20/06/2026

Sunday mornings are made for good coffee, great food and friendly faces.

Join Sandy & B at the Bush Turkey Café and enjoy our full breakfast menu, now available every Sunday morning!

Whether you're after a hearty cooked breakfast, something light, or just a perfectly brewed coffee, we'd love to see you.

☕ Fresh coffee
🍳 Full breakfast menu
🌴 Relaxed rainforest setting
😊 Friendly service with a smile

See you soon at the Bush Turkey Café! 🌿✨

17/06/2026

1 more good reason to come and see us in FNQ. HAPPY TRAVELS!
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13/06/2026

The Boss is on a roll!

The new manager has been on the job for five minutes and already has the Boss working! 😆 He only stopped in for a quick visit and somehow ended up earning his keep. Welcome to the new team, Boss! 👏😂