TURTLES START TO HATCH AT HERON ISLAND
The annual turtle breeding season has begun on Queensland’s Heron Island with the first Loggerhead and Green turtles arriving to nest on Great Barrier Reef coral cay.
View ArticleENJOY LIFE'S LUXURIES - A WELL-EARNED RETREAT ON LIZARD ISLAND
To establish true loyalty, treat your top performers to the ultimate weekend away on Lizard Island, Australia’s most exclusive and luxurious island resort.
View ArticleEl Questro joins Delaware North Australia Parks & Resorts portfolio
Delaware North Australia Parks & Resorts have taken ownership of El Questro Wilderness Park and Homestead, a million acres of rugged landscape in the heart of the ancient Kimberley region in...
View ArticleDelaware North Australia Parks & Resorts appoints new UK & Europe Sales Manager
Delaware North Australia Parks & Resorts, new owners of some of Australia’s most iconic wilderness resorts, has appointed Rhett Lego as its UK & Europe Sales Manager.
View ArticleNew waterfalls discovered at El Questro
It’s not every day you stumble across previously undiscovered waterfalls. But this is exactly what happened to Michael Fass, the El Questro Wilderness Park Manager who was carrying out a routine aerial...
View ArticleDive into the Great Barrier Reef on Heron Island
Whilst autumn may bring cooler days, for divers the cooler months provide the best conditions for spotting some of Australia’s most exciting marine life.
View ArticleDine Under a Desert Moon at Kings Canyon Resort
Kings Canyon Resort is celebrating the arrival of clear autumn skies and cooler temperatures with the launch of a new gourmet Outback dining experience – Under a Desert Moon.
View ArticleWilson Island voted "top spot" to pop the question
If you're looking for that special place to go down on one knee, then look no further than Wilson Island.
View ArticleGet lured to Lizard Island for the Black Marlin Classic
Experienced anglers from as far afield as Russia, Japan, Canada, USA and the UK are set to join their Australian counterparts on Lizard Island later this year with just one thing on their mind: to fish...
View ArticleDive into Australia's Great Barrier Reef on Lizard Island
The winter months provide the best conditions for spotting some of Australia’s most exciting marine life on Lizard Island, perfect for divers looking to come face to face with curious Potato Cod at the...
View ArticleIntroducing Blake Thornley: Lizard Island's master chef
Lizard Island sous-chef Blake Thornley is eagerly awaiting the results of a long culinary journey having been shortlisted as one of just seven Young Chef Finalists in this year’s 2010 Electrolux...
View ArticleLizard Island joins Luxury Lodges of Australia
Lizard Island, Australia’s most iconic island resort, has reaffirmed its experiential luxury positioning by joining Luxury Lodges of Australia, a new association launched this week to promote the...
View ArticleLET YOUR KIDS BECOME ECO-WARRIORS ON HERON ISLAND
Indulge your children’s dreams of becoming a modern-day Robinson Crusoe with the Heron Island Junior Rangers program.
View ArticleNew waterfalls discovered at El Questro - the Kimberley's outback wilderness...
It’s not every day you stumble across previously undiscovered waterfalls. But this is exactly what happened to Michael Bass, the El Questro Wilderness Park Manager who was carrying out a routine aerial...
View ArticleLonely Planet readers vote swimming off Lizard Island 'Greatest Outdoor...
In the first ever Lonely Planet Awards to be announced this month, avid worldwide travellers voted swimming in the azure waters off Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia as the ‘Greatest...
View ArticleRainfall turns Kings Canyon green
Heavy rainfall across Central Australia has changed the normally red earth landscape of Kings Canyon into an explosion of vivid colours, turning the arid desert into a carpet of lush greens, pinks,...
View ArticleTaste the Kimberley at El Questro Homestead
Guests staying at the exclusive El Questro Homestead this year will be invited to join Executive Chef Alan Groom in the kitchen to learn his culinary tips.
View ArticleLizard Island unveils new look
Lizard Island – Australia’s most northerly island resort on the Great Barrier Reef – has undergone a soft refurbishment to reflect the beauty and surroundings of its location.
View ArticleDive in to the Heron Island Dive Festival 2011
Heron Island is known the world over for its excellent Great Barrier Reef dive sites and fantastic coral gardens and pinnacles, all just minutes from the beach. So good is the diving that Jacques...
View ArticleEl Questro Wilderness Park Sets 'Toad Free Zone' in Australia's Kimberley
As one of Australia’s most invasive species – the cane toad - continues its march across the country towards The Kimberley, El Questro Wilderness Park is taking action to stop the toad by working with...
View ArticleLizard Island is the "Formula One" of heavy tackle fishing
Fishing enthusiasts at Lizard Island are gearing up for another season of heavy tackle fishing as the waters off Far North Queensland provide a haven for black marlin.
View ArticleMark Best comes to Lizard Island
Mark Best, one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs, will bring his culinary talents to the remote shores of Lizard Island in October for a one-off gourmet weekend.
View ArticleDelaware North Companies Resorts Recognized By Conde Nast Traveler
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Oct. 31, 2011)- Three hotels and resorts owned and/or operated by Delaware North Companies have been selected for Conde Nast Traveler’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. The luxury travel...
View ArticleEl Questro and Lizard Island earn their place in the Top 10 Australian Luxury...
Australian Traveller magazine’s current issue has announced its list of the ‘Top 10 Luxury Lodges in Australia’ and two properties owned by Delaware North Companies, El Questro Homestead in Western...
View ArticleDelaware North Companies' Iconic Australian Destination Properties Now Live...
Delaware North Companies’ iconic Australian resorts are now live on all major Global Distribution Systems (GDS) platforms: Amadeus, Worldspan, Sabre and Galileo. GDS connects millions of travel...
View ArticleNews and property updates 2012
Delaware North Australia Parks & Resorts is a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, a 95-year-old company whose family-owned companies are innovators in hospitality, entertainment, food service...
View ArticleDelaware North Companies' Iconic Australian Destination Properties Site Uses...
BUFFALO, NY (July 25, 2012) – Delaware North Companies’ iconic Australian resorts, Heron Island and Kings Canyon Resort, announced the launch of its Facebook booking widget, which allows users to book...
View ArticleLizard Island Resort Stockpiles Awards in First Half of 2012
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Aug. 28, 2012) – Located off the northern coast of Australia, out on the edges of the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island Resort is a spectacular island setting not known to many....
View ArticleCatlin Seaview Survey Partners with Heron Island for Great Barrier Reef...
Australia (September 26, 2012) – Heron Island, located on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, reinforced its position as one of the most spectacular underwater environments today when it was...
View ArticleFlights of Fancy at Lizard Island
Guests will now have the option to arrive in style at Lizard Island following the decision to permanently base a helicopter on the island.
View ArticleEL Questro Wilderness Park Re-Opens For the 2013 Season
One of Australia’s most spectacular destinations, El Questro Wilderness Park, will re-open its gates again from 29 March 2013 to welcome visitors to the magnificent Kimberley region in far north...
View ArticleNeil Perry AM and Wolfgang Blass AM to host exclusive food and wine weekend...
Qantas epiQure, Wolf Blass and Lizard Island are joining forces to host an exclusive gourmet wine and dining experience for just 80 guests over the weekend of 24-26 May.
View ArticleDelaware North Companies to Continue Long-Term Partnership with Melbourne &...
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (April 24, 2013)– Delaware North Companies Australia is proud to announce it has been selected through a competitive tender process to continue as the official hospitality and...
View ArticleEl Questro Homestead named Best Outback Experience at the 2013 Australian...
(May 29, 2013) El Questro Homestead has been voted the Best Outback Experience at the 2013 Australian Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards.
View ArticleMinke whales spotted off Lizard Island
(June 2013) Minke whales have been spotted along the reefs at Lizard Island on their annual migration north.
View ArticleMinke whales spotted off Lizard Island
Minke whales have been spotted along the reefs at Lizard Island on their annual migration north. Between May and August each year these enigmatic and graceful creatures migrate north to the stretch of...
View ArticleLizard Island set to sparkle over a Weekend with Cerrone
Lizard Island has partnered with Australian jeweller Cerrone to host a special Weekend with Cerrone in September, giving guests the chance to see, touch and wear some of founder Nic Cerrone’s most...
View ArticleWatch turtles nest on Heron Island
(October 23rd, 2013) The annual turtle nesting season is set to begin on Queensland’s Heron and Wilson Islands, with an abundance of green and loggerhead turtles coming ashore to nest on these two...
View ArticleWatch turtles nest on Heron Island
The annual turtle nesting season is set to begin on Queensland’s Heron and Wilson Islands, with an abundance of green and loggerhead turtles coming ashore to nest on these two Great Barrier Reef coral...
View ArticleHelp us name our new yellow semi-submarine
Heron Island is calling on its Gladstone friends and neighbours to come up with a name for its new yellow semi-submarine for the chance to win a trip on its maiden voyage.
View ArticleTake off to Heron Island with new seaplane flights
(November 20th, 2013) A new seaplane transfer service has been introduced at Heron Island, at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, providing guests with a bird’s eye view of sharks, turtles and...
View ArticleNew flights of fancy at Lizard Island
(November 20th, 2013) Guests staying at Lizard Island on the northern end of the Great Barrier Reef can now choose from a raft of helicopter tours to really take advantage of the island’s remote, reef...
View ArticleDelaware North Earns Prestigious Sustainability Award from the National...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (May 21, 2014) – Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts division – through its environmental management system, GreenPath – was recently honored with the Sustainability award at the...
View ArticleSovereign Hill Museum wins tourism award
Sovereign Hill Museum in Australia was recently named Victoria region’s best attraction at the 2014 Victorian Tourism Awards.
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