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Kewarra has recently joined the “International Society of Eco tourism”

Based in Washingon DC and established in 1990, TIES Unites conservation, communities, and sustainable travel, TIES promotes responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people. Kewarra Beach Resort is immensely proud to be a participating member of this fraternity.

Kewarra Beach will be visited by two well-known figures in U.S. sport-fishing circles:

In mid-October, Kewarra Beach will be visited by two figures well-known in U.S. sport-fishing circles: Doug Olander, editor in chief of Sport Fishing magazine, and Patrick Sebile, whose company, Sebile USA, is a major manufacturer of fishing lures.

They will be headed up to Lizard Island to fish with Damon Olsen’s Nomad operation (www.nomadsportfishing.com.au) for a week at remote Jewell Reef. There, the pair will have the chance to cast lures to giant trevally and dogtooth tuna the size of major appliances as well as a host of other game fish that prowl these reefs.

The pair hope to accomplish two goals, Olander says. “The first objective will have me helping Patrick test his Sebile lures (www.sebileusa.com), both existing designs and prototypes of new models. There is probably no place on earth for such a tough testing ground equal to the northeasternmost tip of Australia. Olander says they hope to determine which lures are most effective for which species and also ensure that they can withstand the most severe pressure game fish can dish out (with both giant trevally and dogtooth among the meanest bad boys in any ocean).

Their second goal, Olander says, will be for him to come away with lots and lots of spectacular photos that reflect their spectacular experiences from six days of fishing Jewell Reef, and produce a great feature article for Sport Fishing (www.sportfishingmag.com) .

Yet another objective for the editor will be some free time to enjoy Kewarra Beach and Cairns, he says. “Due to demands back home, we don’t have a lot of surplus time in Oz,” Olander comments. “But I did want to be sure to schedule two or three days in the Cairns area before we head north. I think anyone coming to this area should spend time here; I did a few years ago when I visited before fishing the Gulf of Carpentaria; as one who travels the globe, I rate Cairns one of my favorite of all small cities. And I’m really excited about staying at Kewarra Beach Resort, this trip, since it will mean a world of solitude so close to the city, and also knowing how high it’s rated by tripadvisor.com visitors!”

The feature (which will include Kewarra Beach Resort) from this visit is tentatively scheduled to run in March, next year.

Kewarra Beach Resort is extremely proud to be a supporter of the Far North Queensland Wildlife Rescue.

Each week Far North Queensland Wildlife Rescue will be presenting an interpretive talk about the native wildlife found in our region, its habitat and behaviours. They will also talk about how Wildlife Rescue volunteers help sick, orphaned or injured wildlife. Guests of all ages are welcome to come along and join in this informal chat.

Seen hugging an orphaned 4 month old Agile Wallaby is Kewarra Guest enjoying our first presentation

The Four Divas perform at Kewarra Beach Resort..

Kewarra Beach Resort is proud to host Paradise Concerts in their ongoing series of extremely successful concerts. Their 5th concert on Saturady September 19th will prove to be one of their most memorable with the FOUR DIVAS performing. There is no doubt that the serene tropical ambiance of Kewarra’s stunning surrounds will be the perfect accompliment to what will be an “Operatic Extravaganza”.

Pictured are Kirtley Leigh Paine, Ambre Hammond - Piano, Katerini Manolatos - Mezzo-soprano, and Joy Power Cleary - Soprano

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Alicia Rowe joins our team of hosts 

Alicia Rowe hails from South Australia and has joined the team of dedicated hosts who welcome guests to Kewarra Beach Resort. Having lived in tropical north Queensland on a number of previous occasions she regards herself very much as a local who can’t keep away from the relaxed tropical lifestyle that abounds.

Contributing towards creating happy memories for her guests and going that extra caring mile to please is what makes for her perfect day.

Wonder Roo Boy

“WONDER ROO BOY” Macca is the ever enthusiastic Maintenance Manager at Kewarra Beach Resort, seen here on Australia Day patriotically bouncing along to work…Macca, a staunch believer in carbon emmission reduction commutes daily to and from Kewarra Beach Resort by means of his “Sky Runners”.

Like most of Australia’s wildlife Macca is inclined to be somewhat nocturnal, but he can often be spotted during hours of daylight amongst the lush rainforest vegetation that abounds the beautiful gardens at Kewarra Beach Resort.
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Kewarra Beach Resort featured in Bongusto.de magazine

Karina Beste published an excellent story about “Cuisine in Queensland” in the popular cuisine magazine BONGUSTO.DE. This is a result of Queensland on Stage this year.

Karina writes about popular meals (BBQ, Barramundi, etc) in QLD and she also included Kewarra Beach Resort!!!

Extract from the article…

Australien — Küche Down Under

Australien ist nicht gerade für sein Essen berühmt. Zu Unrecht, denn der englische Einfluss nimmt in der australische Küche stetig ab. Die Küche ist heute modern und ein Mix aus asiatischer, italienischer und englischer Küche, kombiniert mit einheimischen Lebensmitteln. BonGusto verrät die Top 10 des australischen Essens und der beliebtesten Gerichte. Inklusive Rezepte und Getränketipps – damit Sie vor Ort keine Leckerei verpassen.

Australisches Essen: Top 10

Damit Sie wissen, was Sie auf keinen Fall bei einem Australienbesuch kulinarisch verpassen sollten, hier nun die Top 10 der Gerichte, Produkte und Getränketipps aus Australien.

Platz 1: Barbecue — Das beliebteste Essen ist, wie schon erwähnt, ein schönes Barbecue im Freien mit allem drum und dran.

Platz 2: Seafood — Für Meeresfrüchte-Fans ist Australien ein Traumland. Unbedingt probieren: Austern, Jakobsmuscheln und Hummer. Gegessen im Kewarra Beach Resort nahe Cairns

Platz 3: Pavlova — Diese Nachspeise sollte man sich nicht entgehen lassen. Erinnert an fluffigen Baiser mit knuspriger Hülle. Dazu gibt es meist Passionsfrüchte.

Platz 4: Krokodil, Emu, Känguru - Etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig, sollte man aber trotzdem unbedingt probieren: Känguru (vorne links), Krokodil (in der Mitte), Emu (hinten rechts).

Platz 5: Barramundi — Um diesen typischen australischen Speisefisch kommt man nicht herum, denn er wird oft als “Fisch des Tages” in vielen Restaurants angeboten. Ob gedünstet, gebraten, gegrillt oder wie im Bild unter einer Kräuterkruste - der Barsch ist sehr vielseitig und schmackhaft.

Platz 6: TimTams — An diesen Schoko-Keksen kommt man in Australien nicht vorbei. Und Naschkatzen sollten sich diese Kekse auf Vorrat mit nach Hause nehmen. Als Mitbringsel eignen sie sich auch hervorragend! Es gibt sie klassisch mit Milchschokolade, mit dunkler Schokolade und mit extra viel Schokolade.

Platz 7: Meat Pie — Der kleine Fleischkuchen ist ein sehr beliebtes Fast-Food-Gericht und hat den gleichen Staus wie bei uns Hamburger oder Pizza. Jeder Australier ist im Durchschnitt 12 Meat Pies im Jahr, am liebsten bei Rugby — oder Football-Spielen.

Platz 8: XXXX — Bier ist das wohl meist getrunkene, alkoholische Getränk in Australien. Und wer sein Bier immer kühl genießen will, der steckt es wie die Australier in einen “Stubby Holder”, einen Flaschenkühler aus Neopren.

Platz 9: Käse — Wo es guten Wein gibt, sollte es auch guten Käse geben - in Australien ist das jedenfalls so. Ob Cheddar, Brie- oder Edelschimmelkäse - unbedingt mit Crackern und Früchten probieren.

Platz 10: Vegemite — Die Australier können nicht ohne Vegemite leben - der Rest der Welt schon. Der braune, zähflüssige Aufstrich erinnert an konzentriertes Maggi. Einmal probieren sollte man es aber auf alle Fälle schon!

Bilder: Karina Beste

Extracted from article printed in Bongusto magazine (www.bongusto.de November 7 2008)

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Top Travel Writers Visit Kewarra Beach Resort

Kewarra Beach Resort Australia has recently had the pleasure of hosting some of the top travel writers from Germany, Austria, Italy, France and Switzerland. During their time with us the journalists experienced dining on our private tropical beach and savoured some of the regions unique seafood, and farmed produce from around Australia, including beef from Kewarra Beach Resort’s private cattle farm in the Snowy Mountains of Australia. Participants in Tourism Queensland’s recent successful media campaign included representatives from some of Europes leading publications such as:

• Le Monde (France)
• Tuttoturismo (Italy)
• Frankfurter Neue Presse (Germany)
• Kurier (Austria)
• Kronen Zeitung/Krune bunt (Austria)
• Tages-Anzeiger (Switzerland)
• Gluckspost (Switzerland)
• ReiseBlick Travel Magazine (Switzerland)
• Kleine Zeitung GmbH (Austria)
• Welt am Sonntag (Germany)
• HORZU (Germany’s TV magazine)
• B+B Medien/SWR Radio Network (Germany)
• Le Parisien/Aujourd’hui en France (France)
• DOVE/ I Viaggi de La Repubblica (Italy)
• L’Express (France)
• Kulinariker (On line Germany)
• BonGusto.de (Germany)
• Travel Industry Professional (Austria)

Call Home for Less Than a Local Call

We’ve recently installed VOIP phone services in all our suites and done away with the old style expensive phone services throughout most major hotels around the world.

It now costs you less than a local call at home to keep your friends and family jealous of the wonderful holiday you’re having in Australia!

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Free Wireless Internet Access

There’s something very attractive about checking your email while lazing on a deckchair on the beach. Well, at Kewarra Beach Resort we’re happy to offer our guests free wireless internet access across the whole resort. In your suite, by the pool, in the foyer or on the beach we’ve got you covered.

Don’t spend too much time surfing the internet though, we want you to have a great holiday!

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From the Pastures to the Plate…

Today Kewarra Beach Resort Chefs took their first delivery of meat from the resort’s very own farm in the Snowy Mountains…

“The meat is from our farm called Mt. Falcon. It is located in the Upper Murray region near Khankoban — Snow Mountains territory — is 7,000 acres in size, and has a two-kilometre border with the Kosciusko National Park. The cattle are pure Angus, lead a pampered life and are of lower-than-normal fat content”, said Kewarra Beach Resort Owner, Sean Howard.

Last week the chefs prepared a sumptuous 3 course menu hosting a lunch for the Australian Culinary Federation, leaving guests with a little more than just a lasting impression on their guest’s taste buds.

Kewarra Beach Resort took a further step in positioning the resort’s cuisine as a truly remarkable culinary experience, with their premium grade meat taking pride of place on the menu at the Lagoon’s Restaurant within the resort.

For more information about our Mt Falcon farm, please visit the website.

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Kewarra Beach Resort Upgrades

The tropical tranquility that Kewarra has always been renowned for continues.

Refreshing new furnishings with enhanced fixtures and in room facilities including new LCD televisions, efficient split system air conditioning, and complimentary in room wireless internet access are some of the improvements already completed.

Environmentally sensitive lighting, both in the beautifully refurbished rooms and throughout the stunning gardens has resulted in further reducing Kewarra’s carbon footprint.

Additional enhancements include a solar heated swimming pool for those occasional chilly tropical days or evenings. A beautiful casual beachfront café and bar for a light and healthy snack or sunset cocktail. Newly created menus incorporating the unique ingredients of Australia are enticing discerning diners from around the world. The serene tropical ambiance of Kewarra’s “Lagoons” restaurant and lounge continue to reflect the characteristics of an authentic Australian tropical hideaway.

Kewarra Beach Resort has embraced a revitalized focus on maintaining the philosophical concepts that has positioned Kewarra as one of tropical Australia’s most outstanding environmental beach resorts.