A place of peace in the centre of excitement

Our beautiful accommodation on the 40 acres of natural Australian bushland in the relatively untouched Great Southern Region of Western Australia, overlooking the magnificent heritage listed Stirling Range is guaranteed to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Mountain climbing, bird watching, wildflowers, wineries, restaurants, whale watching, animal parks or just to sit on the verandah and listen to the peace and quiet.........

For the ultimate in luxury, try our Cottage of Indulgence. As you relax in the spa go ahead and fill your glass with champagne(to be pre ordered) or order your own personal chef or perhaps on a 'girls night' ask for our butler! Yours for the night!

Your staff will love you when you book your next corporate event. We make it easy for you by combining health, comfort and business.

Contact us and discover why Kendenup Lodge and Cottages accommodation Western Australia is "a place of peace in the centre of excitement".

Our private chef is available for all size groups and with prices starting at just $225pp you will absolutely love the experience.  Daniel is a young man in his 20's and he is definitely taking food at Kendenup Lodge to another level.  His expertise, even at this young age, is something you WILL marvel at I am sure.   Daniel is happy to cook for you in the trees outside your cottage, in your cottage, prepare and cook a gourmet BBQ and is even prepared to wake early to cook that fantastic breakfast. A butler service is also available at $250/2 hours. a 15% surcarge is added on public holidays.

Latest News

Art trail is nearly here!

2010 Southern Art and Craft Trail commences on september 25th and runs through to sunday the 10th of October. More than 60 exhibitions in a wide

variety of medium will showcase artwork in a variety of venues. Kendenup lodge is one of the venue providers, so come along to view our local talent. 
 

Rare bird sighting

The Buff-Breasted Sandpiper has been spotted for the first time in our region by renowned wildlife photographer and avian researcher Steve Elson. He spotted the bird near a lake system east of Cranbook. this rare bird breeds in North America and has only been sighted eight times in total in Australia but never before in WA. As a result, bird enthusiasts are arriving from near and far to view Steves exhibition at the Mt Barker visitors center. The exhibition displays magnificent framed Photos of birds and other wildlife in our region including the Porongurups and Stirling ranges. The exhibition will run through April.

Top holiday destination

Elizabeth Constable

Minister for Education; Tourism

Mon 02 November, 2009

Western Australia's South-West named one of the top holiday destinations in the world

Portfolio: Tourism

Western Australia's South-West has today been internationally recognised as one of the world's most desirable holiday destinations.

Tourism Minister Liz Constable said leading travel guide company Lonely Planet had chosen the South-West as one of the world's top 10 regions to visit in 2010, in its prestigious 'Best in Travel' publication.

'This recognition elevates the South-West on to the world's stage, alongside some internationally recognised destinations such as Bali, Alsace in France, the Lake District in England and Southern Africa,' Dr Constable said.

'As Tourism Minister, I'm thrilled a Western Australian destination has been chosen as it's the only Australian region on the list and only the second time an Australian destination has featured.

'The inclusion of the South-West is testament to the region's reputation as an exceptional destination and highlights the outstanding tourism experiences provided by its tourism operators.

'The region has the best nature can offer - hectares of tall timber forest and kilometres of pristine coastline with some of the world's best beaches and surf breaks.

'Combine this with wineries, restaurants, breweries, day spas, family attractions and a range of accommodation from camping to luxury retreats, it's no wonder the region has received this accolade.'

Lonely Planet's 'Best in Travel' (previously known as the 'Blue List'), is a collection of the world's best journeys, destinations and experiences for the year ahead.

Among the book's recommendations are walking at sunrise on the Bibbulmun Track, canoeing under the forest canopy at Nannup, swimming with the dolphins at Bunbury, sampling local produce and climbing Pemberton's magnificent trees.

The Minister said the South-West's inclusion on the list would provide extraordinary exposure for the region and the rest of the State.

'The Lonely Planet guide books are read by millions of travellers around the world and this provides the region with a promotional opportunity money can't buy,' she said.

'Tourism Western Australia will increase exposure further through co-operative marketing activities with Lonely Planet.'

In stores today, 'Best in Travel 2010' is Lonely Planet's fifth annual collection of the best places to go and the best things to do around the world for the year ahead.

Dr Constable said tourism was a key driver of WA's economy, generating 80,000 jobs and injecting more than $2billion a year into regional areas.

Conscious Tourism

We at Kendenup Lodge are very aware of the environment and our impact on it. 2009 has seen a commitment to, where possible, changing how we work, the chemicals we use and our general management of our immediate environment.

A visit to www.conscioustourism.com.au will give you more information on what is happening in the Great Southern in relation to conscious tourism.

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