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STAY! THE PAINTED FISH
Located just three blocks from South Beach, The Painted Fish boasts sustainable accommodation in a beautiful seaside garden. Three uniquely “Bohemian Fremantle” dwellings, set amongst air-cooling ponds and organic vegetable gardens, offer guests the perfect setting for relaxation and contemplation. The Painted Fish is an oasis within a stone’s throw of the excitement of Fremantle, one of Perth’s most vibrant suburbs. With sustainability as its focus, guests will notice (or maybe just enjoy) photovoltaic solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and innovative heating and cooling systems housed a series of climatically sensitive, retrofitted dwellings. 37 Hulbert Street, South Fremantle, Perth, Western Australia, 6162, Phone: +61 (0) 8 9335 4886 www.thepaintedfish.com.au
HIDDEN VALLEY ECO SPA LODGES & DAY SPA The Painted Fish
Set amidst 14 acres of private Jarrah forest and only 30 minutes from the centre of Perth, this is a unique and indulgent getaway. The luxury, self-contained accommodation is perched within a “bush” (that’s Aussie for woodsy) setting. On each veranda there’s a jacuzzi to relax in while enjoying the surrounding natural landscape. All eco lodges have been architecturally designed to have minimal impact on the forest. Mountain bikes are free to use and if you choose to pamper yourself with a spa treatment, all the materials used are eco friendly and organic. 85 Carinyah Road, Pickering Brook, Perth, Western Australia, 6076, Phone: +61 (0) 8 9293 7337 www.hiddenvalleyeco.com
ECO BEACH RESORT, BROOME Hidden Valley Eco Spa Lodges & Day Spa
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Eco Beach is a multi award-winning eco resort set amidst a pristine and untouched environment. The core business philosophy is to provide guests and visitors with unsurpassed wilderness and memorable cultural experiences whilst having minimal impact on the unique local environment.The owners are passionate in their belief that Eco Beach stands at the very forefront of global ecotourism. Accommodation at the retreat includes 25 superbly appointed Eco Villas interlinked by over 1km of elevated wooden boardwalks, and 30 luxurious safari style Eco Tents. Each solar powered Eco Villa has been interior designed and comes complete with air conditioning and luxury furnishings.The resort has won a plethora of awards since opening at the end of May 2009, including a Silver Medal in Ecotourism at the Western Australian Tourism Awards in November 2011. Virgin Australia flies directly to Broome from Perth in less than 2 hours. 16 Carnarvon Street, Broome, Western Australia, 6725, Phone: +61 (0) 8 9193 8015 www.ecobeach.com.au
Eco Resort, Broome 82 Beach | COCO ECO MAGAZINE | January / February 2012
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