Larry closes Bedarra and Dunk
Voyages Dunk and Bedarra Islands off the Queensland coast in Ausralia have suffered structural and water damage in the wake of Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Larry which crossed the coast of Queensland near Innisfail on Monday morning.
According to Voyages’ CEO Grant Hunt, Resort management and staff who remained on the islands are safe and well, and engineers will be travelling to both properties to assess the extent of damage over the next few days.
“At this early stage, we will keep both resorts closed until Friday, March 31, however this may change as we establish a much clearer picture on the extent of damage in the next 48 hours.”
“In an effort to re-open the properties as soon as possible, staff, engineers and contractors will return to the islands and begin detailed assessment work, general maintenance and clearing beginning immediately.”
Voyages are contacting affected guests and helping with alternative travel plans. Attractive travel packages have been developed for other TNQ Voyages properties, including Lizard Island, Heron Island and Silky Oaks Lodge.
Over 200 guests and 150 staff were evacuated from the properties on Sunday, following consultations with Queensland Emergency Services personnel and close monitoring of Australian Bureau of Meteorology warnings.
“Our experience in operating remote wilderness resorts helped us understand the nature and scope of the type of threat Tropical Cyclone Larry posed to our guests and staff, ensuring our Disaster Response Plans were rolled out quickly and efficiently,” said Mr Hunt.
Voyages covered costs for re-locating guests at the Oasis Hotel, Cairns. Agents wishing to contact their clients may call the Oasis on +61 7 4080 1888.
All guests affected by property closures or transport delays, and who could not arrive at their intended destination, will receive full refunds.
Hinterland flight bookings to both Lizard and Dunk Islands will also be fully refunded.No cancellation fees will apply to existing bookings travelling up to March 31. Guests may take advantage of alternative packages or offers, including:
- Voyages Heron Island – guests with Voyages Dunk Island bookings can take advantage of the same rates at Heron Island, including all meals and return launch transfers from Gladstone.
- Voyages Lizard Island – guests with Voyages Bedarra Island bookings can take advantage of the same rates at Lizard Island, including all meals, beverages (until April 1) and return Hinterland flights from Cairns.
- $100 voucher – guests choosing to convert their exiting booking to any other Voyages property will receive a $100 voucher per adult per booking.
For more information please contact your sales manager.
Graham Muldoon
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