The team at Lizard Island Resort is in Tropical North Queensland is pleased to announce it has been accepted as a proud member of Relais & Châteaux, an exclusive collection of the finest hotels, resorts and gourmet restaurants in the world.
Relais & Châteaux was established in France in 1954 with the mission to promote its spirit of of art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character to be part of an exclusive collection. There are currently 580 member properties around the world, each dedicated to delivering exceptional cuisine and hospitality.
Fundamental to its core commitments is Relais & Châteaux’s dedication to providing an unparalleled culinary experience with the use of premium and sustainably sourced ingredients.
Lizard Island is renowned for its team’s commitment to attention to detail, to providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere and to delivering exceptional service that goes beyond mere accommodation. The resort’s kitchen team celebrates local, seasonal and artisanal ingredients to align with its culinary philosophy to create memorable dining experiences that showcase the flavours of the region while telling the story of the locale on the plate.
Lizard Island General Manager Mark Leslie said the team at the Tropical North Queensland luxury lodge was thrilled to have been appointed to the esteemed Relais & Châteaux association.
“Relais & Châteaux brings together a global community of discerning travellers and diners, and we’re looking forward to welcoming more members from around the world to the natural paradise here at Lizard Island, with its wade-in access to the Great Barrier Reef, beach house suites and fine, island style dining,” Mr Leslie said.
“We’re very proud that today, Lizard Island joins the collection’s 580 luxury hotel and restaurant members each recognised as among the best in the world,” he said.
“The Relais & Châteaux UNESCO-ratified vision to protect and promote the world’s culinary and hospitality traditions and equally to preserving local heritage and the environment aligns neatly with our operating philosophy here at Lizard Island.”
For bookings and more information visit https://www.lizardisland.com.au or call 1800 837 204 (toll-free in in Australia), or +1 (716) 276 0104 from overseas.
ABOUT: Lizard Island is the northernmost island on World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. With just 40 suites and villas offering access to 24 white-sanded beaches, an escape to Lizard Island is a luxuriously exclusive experience. Guests venture to remote snorkelling and diving spots on the inner and outer reefs where hundreds of vibrant fish and coral species thrive. Hikes retrace Captain Cook’s footsteps and offer panoramic views of the reef while the Australian Museum Lizard Island Research Station offers a fascinating insight into the day-to-day conservation of Lizard Island’s incredible natural environment. Lizard Island is a founding member of the Luxury Lodges of Australia collection.
