Te Waonui a Leading Light

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Te Waonui Forest Retreat was awarded the West Coast Tourism Leading Light Tourism Award for business excellence at a black tie event at Shantytown on May 18, 2012.

Te Waonui Forest Retreat Managing Director Brendan Taylor says it’s an honour to be recognised for dedication to the West Coast and sustainable tourism.
“When Te Waonui Forest Retreat was built in 2009, it was designed and constructed to be at the forefront of environmental and sustainable tourism. It sits so beautifully and respectfully within the native environment and we are incredibly proud to be seen as a Leading Light for West Coast tourism.”
The only Qualmark five-star accommodation on the West Coast, Te Waonui Forest Retreat has a Qualmark Enviro Gold rating, recognising its dedication to waste reduction and environmentally sustainable practices. The property boasts natural timber sourced from sustainable forests, state-of-the-art insulation and is entirely computer monitored to ensure the highest levels of energy conservation.

“To be awarded the Tourism West Coast Leading Light Tourism Award over a very high level of competition is a real honour,” says Mr Taylor. “We believe tourism is incredibly important to the West Coast and congratulate the other finalists for their continued efforts. The more everyone does to bring both national and international travellers to the West Coast, the more money goes into Coaster’s pockets, and the more we all benefit.”

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