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Eco Beach opens for a second season

The new Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat has opened its doors for its second year and the fishing has been amazing!!

The resort, a low impact and largely self-sustaining resort is just a 90 minute drive south of Broome. The resort is built to the highest environmental standards and comprises of 55 rooms made up of 25 upmarket villas and 30 deluxe safari-style tents, there is a pool area and the famous Jack’s Bar & Restaurant where you can enjoy a meal whilst over looking the breath taking coastline.

At the resort there are a range of activities for all visitors from day-trippers, corporate groups and those holidaymakers wishing to get away for a few days. According to Karl Plunkett, the resorts owner,

“We have found that many of our clients are seeking unique experiences…”

There is an amazing array of outdoor spaces where guests can chose a number of activities from canoe safaris, indigenous tours, whale watching and fishing.

If you do not have your own transport or do not wish to drive to the resort, you can hop aboard the transfer bus, or there are the options to sail or fly.

Staying at Eco Beach is a relaxing and great way to see more of the stunning North West and a fantastic option for your pre or post cruise accommodation and activities.

For more information, click here.


Broome is beating the Global Financial Crisis

Turn on the TV and all we hear is doom and gloom. Well not here at The Great Escape and not in Broome.

The season is really ramping up and the visitors are flocking in. The caravan parks are filling up and the accommodation houses are enjoying high occupancy rates, in fact according to the Syndey Morning Herald, there are no signs of a Global Financial Crisis in our beautiful town.

Read the linked article to find out about all the new options you have when it comes to finding a bed in Broome; choose from high class resorts The Pinctada or a more boutique accommodation like Amsara.