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Keswick Island Guest House is the place to stay for a quiet, relaxed getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. Your fully hosted stay includes all meals, and beautiful views of the Whitsunday Islands overlooking St Bees and the Coral Sea. Keswick Island Guesthouse boasts modern décor and you will find all kinds of Indonesian furniture dotted throughout the Guest House. Be welcomed by Buddha who promotes peace and tranquillity to all who stay at the Keswick Island Guest House
Paperbark Suite - Paperbark is the largest room and is situated on the ground floor at the southern end of the house. This room features a king sized bed with bedside tables and lamps, two seater sofa and ensuite bathroom with delightful Tree of Life organic toiletries and Rainforest Remedies lemon myrtle soap. The bathroom features louvre windows and overlooks Basil Bay. There is a small built in wardrobe and a teak sideboard. This room has direct access to two decks, including the main deck with panoramic views over the Coral Sea and neighbouring islands and a smaller private deck with views across Basil Bay.
Blueberry Ash Suite - Blueberry Ash is a large room situated on the ground floor in the centre of the house. This room features a king sized bed with bedside tables and lamps, two seater sofa and ensuite bathroom with delightful Tree of Life organic toiletries and Rainforest Remedies lemon myrtle soap. There is a small built in wardrobe and a teak chest of drawers. This room has direct access to our fabulous deck with panoramic views of the Coral Sea and neighbouring islands.
Pandanus Suite - Pandanus a large room situated on the ground floor at the northern end of the house. This room features a king size bed with bedside tables and lamps, two seater sofa and ensuite bathroom with delightful Tree of Life organic toiletries and Rainforest Remedies lemon myrtle soap. There is a small built in wardrobe and a small cane chest. This room has direct access to our fabulous deck with panoramic views of the Coral Sea and neighbouring islands.
Driftwood Suite - Driftwood is located upstairs at the northern end of the house next to the library. This is a compact room and features two king single beds or can be configured as an American king if required. This room has a small ensuite bathroom featuring delightful Tree of Life organic toiletries and Rainforest Remedies lemon myrtle soap. This room has a large built in wardrobe, small cane chest and bedside tables and lamps. There are views to Wigton and Calder islands seaward and Basil Bay views to the south. This room is ideal for older children or guests requesting twin beds. There is no direct access to the deck from this room.
Whether it is sunset drinks or a leisurely lunch, star-gazing at night or just a lazy afternoon whale spotting with or without the telescope, the deck is what sets Keswick apart from any other Great Barrier Reef accommodation. It opens out from the elegant, sprawling kitchen where simple but exquisite meals are created. You can perch at the wide curving bar and chat to the chef while enjoying a cup of fresh expresso.
Alcoholic drinks aren’t included in the price but there is a very impressive cellar from which to choose. If you’re not sure which wine best compliments the gourmet meals the staff will be happy to recommend for you. There is no better island for peace and quiet. Take a group of friends and you will have exclusive use of the island.
Keswick Island
Keswick Island is part of the Cumberland Group of islands that lay protected inside the waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This beautiful tropical Queensland Island is known as the Treasured Island, being unique, pampered, sparsely populated with just 20 houses and 80 percent National Park.
The Island is fringed by colourful coral reefs with abundant marine life which provide excellent conditions for diving or snorkelling at mid low tide. Three wreck sites, including the protected historic sites of ‘The Singapore’, a two masted sail and steam vessel, and ‘The Llewellyn’, a former coastal steamer, are located a few minutes from the island by boat.
Keswick Island boasts virgin tropical forests, thriving coral reef and deep ocean passage to migrating whales and turtles. Keswick Island has remained a well-kept secret and retains her rugged natural beauty. The Great Barrier Reef coral surrounding Keswick provides magnificent snorkelling in all three bays.
Activities from Keswick Island Guesthouse
Walking - Keswick developments maintain walking tracks to four of the island’s sheltered picnic beaches: Horseshoe Bay, Connie Bay, Arthur Bay and Basil Bay. Each walk offers its own riches. The Arthur bay track winds through dense tropical vegetation and ancient trees. Connie Bays hilly climb extends to a spectacular view from North Coral passage and then winds through a stunning Melaleuca cluster. The walk to Basil Bay offers sweeping views of Egremont, Passage, St Bees, and Basil Bay, with the shaded areas and golden sands the ideal place to stop and relax.
Buggy Hire - For those wishing to explore the developed sites on Keswick Island and take in some of the more spectacular vistas, buggies are available for hire. Arrangements can be made on arrival to the island at the Keswick Island Store.
Nature - You will often see various types of butterflies on Keswick Island, but Easter is the time when the tiger blue butterflies hatch en masse and this is truly a spectacle to behold. Marvel at the amazing rocks that have formed over many years on Keswick Island, the meeting of pristine white sand and clear azure waters, old lava flows, ancient cycads and breathtaking views. See the lace monitors, large turtles and the bat colony in the mango grove near Basil Bay
Go kayaking, fishing or snorkelling as you wish.
Keswick Island Guesthouse Location
26 Coral Passage Drive Keswick Island, Mackay
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