Besides the relaxing tranquility that is Bloomfield's essence, facilities and activities in and around the Lodge are plentiful.

There is no greater way to ease yourself into Bloomfield's aura of calm than with a relaxing aromatherapy massage. With restful music, fragrant oils and soothing breezes from the nearby Coral Sea, choose from a range of treatment options guaranteed to relieve any remaining stress or tension and leave you feeling revitalized.

More social pursuits include pool, darts and table tennis, and the comfortable Endeavour Room has a reference library with videos and an array of information on the rainforest and local history.

The Bloomfield jetty is an ideal place for a spot of fishing and equipment is freely available for anyone wishing to try their luck.

There's even a small gym for the more energetic, or you may prefer to just lie back and read a book beside the pool, with the occasional dip to cool and refresh you.

Meals at Bloomfield are exceptional. Fresh seafood, sumptuous steaks, tropical fruit and vegetables are skillfully prepared by the Bloomfield chef and served in the relaxed comfort of the open-air dining room.

Breakfasts consist of a help-yourself buffet with fresh fruit and juices, home-made pastries, and hot dishes prepared to order.

Delicious set lunches are served for those staying around the Lodge, while special picnics are made for guests taking advantage of the variety of excursions available.

Evening meals alternate between delightful set menus and fabulous buffet barbecues.

Free seating with around 4-6 guests per table makes for very sociable mealtimes and many friendships are formed over a gourmet dinner and a few glasses of wine.

Mulligan's Bar, named after respected explorer and gold prospector James Venture Mulligan, is available all hours on a serve-yourself-and-keep-a-tab honour system.

With a large selection of quality wines and beers, as well as a full range of spirits, the bar is a focal point for guests to make themselves at home and exchange stories of the day's activities.