HideAway Haven wins GOLD at the WA Tourism Awards

HideAway Haven wins GOLD at the WA Tourism Awards
November 21, 2015


We are so excited to announce that we won GOLD for the second year at this years Perth airport WA Tourism Awards in the Hosted Accommodation category. This means we get to represent WA at the National Awards in Melbourne in February next year. Air flights and hotel already booked.

Unfortunately we were unable to attend the gala event and we heartily thank Graham Harvey on attending and accepting the award on our behalf.

Other winners in our region were




GOLD – New Tourism Business to the NATIONAL ANZAC CENTRE Albany

SILVER – Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services to THE LAKE HOUSE DENMARK

BRONZE – Festivals & Events to ANZAC ALBANY

BRONZE - Caravan & Holiday Parks to DENMARK OCEAN BEACH HOLIDAY PARK

GOLD – Excellence in Food Tourism to VINO FOODS – THE LAKE HOUSE DENMARK

GOLD – Local Government Award for Tourism to CITY OF ALBANY

Albany Region for the Experience Seekers

 - Kite Surfing

Are you adventurous and do you enjoy a variety of experiences in one location? -

We are exploring the endless opportunities available in the Albany Region. So why not book your stay with us and enjoy some unique experiences. 

 

'it’s just you, the water and the wind'

Imagine the excitement of Surfing and the tranquil sensation of kite flying; the thrill of giant waves and white foaming waves fused together with the wind caressing your face. This is a different aero-water sport with double the excitement and fun.

Kite surfing is a surface water sport that uses the wind to pull a rider through the water on a small surfboard or a kiteboard. A kite surfer uses a board with or without foot-straps or bindings, combined with the power of a large controllable kite to propel the rider and the board across the water.

The best way to appreciate nature’s beauty is to sit and meditate with nature

The purity, beauty, vastness and harmony in these spectacular beaches around Albany, with miles of secluded beaches looking out into the ocean you can find your perfect place to sit, calm your body and clear your mind.

Have your most relaxing, meditative, nature-appreciating holiday ever in the Albany Region.while staying with us at HideAway Haven

Imagine pristine white sand and crystal clear turquoise water

Tourist in our Town - Little Beach

Imagine pristine white sand and crystal clear turquoise water. It’s no wonder visitors come from all around the world to sink their toes into the pure white sand of Little Beach. Voted as #5 of AUSTRALIA`S TOP SECRET SPOTS, you’ll find the very definition of paradise here, as you stroll along the beach. It is so beautiful, that most of the time pictures don’t do it any justice. You have to visit to witness just how stunning it actually is.


Start planning your summer vacation now—this is one of the world's most beautiful and scenic beaches.

'Life is Precious' - Vegetarian Lifestyle

On September 1, Maggie decided she would follow a vegetarian lifestyle.  She often get asked why and the short answer is that after being blessed with Sammie Jo and having the privilege of raising her she felt a deep sense of how very precious each and every life is.  

During this time she was following the story of 'Miracle' a calf that was rescued by Free Hearts Animal Sanctuary,  Miracle was born prematurely and the farmer was going to let her die as he did not want to be responsible for the cost of her care.  The tears, heartbreak and joy of her carers again brought an awareness to me how precious life is.

For many years she would only eat 'Happy Meat' from organic farmers who treated their animals with respect and from farms who were RSPCA approved..  But even these animals are transported to abattoirs and have a couple of very stressful last days. The reasoning  'it's just one bad day in the animals life'  doesn't sit well with her any more. 

She has been having fun experimenting with vegetarian dishes, enjoying the amazing fresh produce of the Great Southern and feeling so much better knowing that she is not responsible for the death of an animal.

Being a vegetarian is not for everyone and as hostess at HideAway Haven, she will still cook bacon and sausages for our guests and non vegetarian dishes for the family.  Happy to report though that her vegetarian dishes are so good everyone wants to eat them.

#Life is Precious

A Misty Morning for a Hike

We got up very early one misty morning and headed to the Porongurups. Hiking up the misty mountain towards the Castle Rock Skywalk, amongst the stunning scenery and breathtaking beauty of the Porongurups, was a perfect way to enjoy an early morning . 

You see things in the mist you never see in the light of the sun. Mist can make familiar landscapes seem strange and unreal. 

 When we arrived at the top everything was enveloped in cloud, but as the sun came up and the mist lifted the views are amazing. 

 This is a hike well worth the effort with stunning views of the landscape, especially from the Granite Skywalk which is suspended from Castle Rock at the very top.

Balancing Rock

A balancing rock is a naturally occurring geological formation featuring a large rock or boulder, sometimes of substantial size, resting on other rocks that often look precariously balanced. In reality, these rocks only appear to be balancing but are in fact firmly connected to a base rock by a pedestal or stem.

The balancing Rock in the Porongurups may not have made the top 10 balancing rocks in the world, some of them are pretty impressive, but never the less is pretty amazing.  Our balancing rock is a six metre high granite boulder which reportedly weighs around 186 tonnes yet rests on a base just 1.21 square metres.

Why not visit the balancing rock when you are staying at HideAway Haven.  It is an easy 30 minute drive and along the hike that takes you to Castle Rock.