KINGFISHER BAY RESORT -VILLAS

Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas on World Heritage listed Fraser Island is in perfect harmony with its natural surrounds and offers a rare ecotourism experience for travellers. Hidden amongst the tree covered dunes on the edge of the calm waters of the Great Sandy Straits in beautiful Queensland Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas is a relaxing holiday haven. In fact Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas is the ultimate relaxing getaway providing an exciting wilderness adventure a romantic paradise a fun family holiday or an island conference retreat. The fully integrated large scale ecotourism resort which opened in 1992 setting bench marks in ecotourism which have been used by ecotourism ventures worldwide. The resort is designed to give guests an enjoyable nature based ecotourism experience on Fraser Island while creating minimal impact on the environment. Located on World Heritage listed Fraser Island which stretches for 123 kilometres and features beautiful fresh water lakes lush rainforests spectacular cliffs of coloured sands rare fens sand blows endless beaches shipwrecks wildflowers and abundant native wildlife and Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas provides a world class base from which to explore. The Resorts interpretive expert rangers take guests to explore Fraser Islands significant natural and geological features and interesting Aboriginal and European histories. They provide information and an environmental ethic on guided walks 4WD tours and marine cruises. Plus the resorts own grounds provide great fodder for many themed Ranger guided walks. Landscaping mirrors native vegetation and protects the islands gene pool walkways protect dunal systems. Self guided walking trails with interpretive signage and field guides help guests explore further. Rare acid frogs bats and sugars gliders can be spotted at night around the resort lakes. Ranger guided bird walks help guests discover some of the 354 species of birds recorded on the island. The bountiful plant life provides bush tucker bush food and natural medicines. Dolphins dugong turtles rays frequent the island waters. The calm safe waters of Platypus Bay off the north western coast of Fraser Island in the Hervey Bay Marine Park have also become known world wide as a prime whale watching area. From August to October each year humpback whales on their migration south to the Antarctic stop to rest play and nurture their calves in the bay. They put on spectacular displays for tourists that really do provide the thrill of a life time. The resort offers daily half day whale watching cruises with picks up from Hervey Bay and the resorts own jetty. When the whale season is over dolphin search cruises operate and provide a great deal of fun. The resort also provides easy access to boating fishing swimming and beach combing activities on the island. On Fraser Island you are truly spoilt by nature and after a day spent exploring you are spoilt by the creature comforts available at Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas. Built to strict environmental guidelines Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas has won Australias top architectural prize. It has a distinctive Queensland style with double storey nativetimber buildings designed to harmonise with the environment and not impact upon it. Hidden among the trees all styles of accommodation have magnificent sea lake or bushland views which can be enjoyed from wide private decks. The resort has 152 hotel rooms each with large private decks with bush or lake views and well appointed bathrooms some with spas. Bedding is queen plus a king single. Maximum of three adults or two adults and two children. Air conditioning Television Hairdryer Iron and ironing board Fax Modem Line Tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can opt to stay in one of 100 self contained two and three bedroom villas sleep from 5 to 6 people. All have private decks some with spas fully equipped kitchens laundry iron and ironing board bath and shower fans TV clock radio fax modem line and telephone. Microwave and dishwasher on request. Facilities and Services include Four swimming pools and a spa Three restaurants four bars and a cafe Nightclub 24 hour reception with porter services Conference facilities General Store post office and Gift shop Massage and Beauty Centre Child minding Kids club and playground EFTPOS and Foreign Exchange Safety Deposit Boxes Tennis and water sports Beauty Therapy massage and hairdressing salon. Exploring the local food is part of the holiday experience. Guests can sample the delights of Australian bush foods grown in the resorts own gardens and enjoy our famous Queensland seafood. Three restaurants offer a choice of a la carte dining themed buffets poolside lunches a bistro and pizzeria. Tastes of Australia experiences such as Bush Tucker Talk and Taste sessions Australian wine tasting Palatable Pairings between wine and food sunset champagne cruises fishing clinics guided fishing trips and guided marine and 4WD coach tours give guests an opportunity to experience Australia learn about the environment and mix and make friends. Kids have fun learning about the environment with the resorts Junior Eco Ranger program. This popular program includes art walks orienteering rope courses and canoeing spotlighting for animals stargazing and campfires with damper making story telling and sing alongs. Evening activities include dinner. For the adults if you are not out carving new tracks in a 4WD its the ideal time to wake up with the birds relax with a cocktail by one of the four swimming pools play tennis simply bubble in a spa indulge in a massage or just go fishing and get chef to cook your catch. Kingfisher Natural Therapy and Beauty provides the perfect relaxation experience. In keeping with the natural surrounds and ethos of the resort the trained therapists use only the most natural products. The resort offers conference facilities for 300 with both indoor and unique outdoor venues and quality service facilities and equipment. The resorts experienced conference management team will organise any activity to suit your particular agenda. Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas dedication to environmental tourism has been recognised by receiving 32 Australian and international awards for development architecture and environmental tourism since opening. The resort and all tours have been awarded Advanced National Ecotourism Accreditation. The resorts architectural design infrastructure and activities were developed to minimise any adverse effects to the natural environment conserve energy and minimise waste. Resort buildings are deliberately set below the tree line. An energy efficiency program incorporates building design low energy bulbs and room key shut off systems and saves 855000 kW hours of electricity per year. Paper glass aluminium tin and plastics are recycled. An onsite worm farm turns sewage sludge waste paper and kitchen preparation scraps into compost for a herb garden which supplies the resort kitchens. Other waste minimisation green purchasing and green product programs complete the environmental program. Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas is location three and ahalf hours drive north of Brisbane to Hervey Bay or a 50minute flight from Brisbane three flights daily. Daily Tilt Train and coach connections. A 45 minute catamaran or vehicle barge cruise from Hervey Bay. The resort offers courtesy pickups from the Hervey Bay airport and coach terminals. Security vehicle parking available at the harbour. Its been called sexy by Forbes magazine and a worlds best beach by Discoverys Travel Channel and there is no doubt that Kingfisher Bay Resort -Villas is a must do on any Australian visit. - 262 ROOMS.