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All units have a balcony with outdoor furniture and on this visit it was very pleasant to sit in the shade in the afternoon and read. Great place for the evening meal too. Last year we had morning shade on the balcony and had our breakfast there. Very pleasant.

The resort has a rooftop barbecue area with sufficient outdoor furniture to have a relaxing meal while taking in the view. With such a great view and pleasant surroundings, we just had to invite some friends over who were staying in another resort.

Each unit had a large bathroom with two basins, which simplified the morning routine of shaving and applying makeup. (I shaved, she applied makeup!) The bathroom also had a spa bath. The main bedroom had a small television with a larger one in the lounge connected to a VCR. We seemed to be busy enough during the day to bypass television viewing, opting for an early night and a bit of reading.

• Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
• Activities: Good
• Amenities: Excellent
• Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
• Family Friendliness: Excellent
• Service: Excellent

I had grilled prawns, which came with a fresh garden salad. The prawns had a hint of garlic and the serving was generous, as was the size of the prawns. A very tasty meal and good value at $16.50.

My wife had grilled fish which came with chips and salad (typical) and was again a very tasty meal and good value at $16.00.

Grilled prawns again, but this time not nearly as nice as those from the Reef Hotel. The prawns were crumbed, but the shells were not properly removed. Still, the view was sensational and the salad that accompanied the prawns was fresh.

The food matched the atmosphere: well-presented, generous servings, and a reasonable price for quality dining. Cheaper options were available for those on a budget, as the restaurant had a wood-fired oven for making pizzas. They also made a great garlic bread!

Service was good, and the waitresses were friendly, efficient, and attractive! Overall, I would recommend this restaurant for a romantic evening meal or for an afternoon coffee and cake. (Coffees were much cheaper during the day!)

Travel was in a purpose-built coach based on a Nissan Patrol 4x4. Some of the tracks off the beaten path were very slippery and the 4x4 was well used and certainly needed.

Getting around on Frazer Island requires a 4x4, preferably a hired one... they rust much more slowly!

We tried both the 14- and 16-foot catamarans. The 16-foot is definitely faster and more fun to sail! Cost is $30 for an hour. The sailing area is limited. Make sure you do the hard sail against the wind on the way out and leave a run with the wind for the return. They are not amused when you get to one end of the river and can't get back!

The half-cabin boats are good for a tour around the Noosa waterways to check out the homes of the rich (and famous?). There are some magnificent homes on the waterfront! Cost was $38 for one hour, which was more than enough to do a good circuit of the waterway, going past the back of the main Hasting Street shops.

Both the sailing and half-cabin boats are well worth doing. Just make sure there is enough wind to make the sailing exciting!

For those with a love of ginger or a desire to see how such a factory works, factory tours were available and included tastings of a variety of ginger products.