TRAVEL The resort was designed by architects who understood and shared the vision of combining the Australian ‘beach and bush’ holiday in a relaxed, yet stylish way. The style is simple, pure, sustainable and practical and refl ects Australian traditions and heritage in architecture. All materials are from sustainable resources with an emphasis on timber and glass. The guiding motto for everyone involved with designing and building the resort was as nature would have it. Having spent the morning relaxing on our balcony overlooking the lagoon, we decide to take in some of the resort’s sights by foot. One of the joys of Couran Cove is getting around without the need for a car. Everything is within an easy stroll. Bike hire is also available for adults and kids. Biking and walking is where this resort really comes into its own. There is a network of walking paths that transverse the island from the Broadwater to the Surf Beach. Make your way to the eastern side of the resort where you will be amazed by the deserted 22 kilometres of beach. Opening the door to our bungalow we are greeted by an Agile Wallaby feeding just outside our suite, adding to the wonderful fauna experience. Needless to say, our two very young daughters thought this was the greatest discovery of all and after what felt like an eternity explaining the wallaby wasn’t a dog like we have at home, we made our way down the boardwalk. Our fi rst stop is the rainforest walk, which takes you through the ancient Cabbage Tree Palm Rainforest. At night, the walk takes on another personality and you may be lucky enough to spot the resident bandicoots, echidnas and squirrel gliders. Halfway through, the boardwalk gives way to an impressive three-storey tower, which once carefully scaled, gives you a wonderful perspective of the rainforest and its surrounds from above. On our return to the resort it’s time for some lunch at the Poolside Café on Spa Island, which is nestled in an oasis of swimming pools at the heart of the resort’s lagoon, offering the family a fantastic selection of a la carte meal options. Sitting by the 25-metre heated lap pool, the kids Pindara Magazine 84 Summer - Autumn | 2014
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