Awards & Honours

2025

• Received Certification and Verification from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF)

• Certified Wildlife Habitat (CWH) educational program

• Certification # 314136

2024

• Showcased and recognised as a Guardians of Earth (GoE) Realm. In the top 20% of all Realms Globally, 2.8 BioCultural Units with a BioScore = 2199.65. Read more.

2018

• The Cassowary recognised and celebrated as an “Extraordinary Venue” By Fully Lit.

2016

• The Cassowary featured in the Port Douglas Magazine, August Edition, 2016
• The Cassowary is featured in the August 2016 – Jetstar Magazine in the Exclusive Resorts & Retreats section
• The Cassowary is featured on the cover page of 2016 The Good Health Guide

2015

• The Cassowary listed in the 15 transformative retreats in the world. Listed in the Sydney Herald @travellerau
• Published feature article in Oasis Magazine, August Issue
• Published travel article in The Australian Yoga Journal, #44
• Featured in www.traveller.com getaway, 2014

2014

• Selected as a finalist for the 2014 Luxury Stayz Competition
• The Cassowary Transformational Retreats Launch with Australian Lifestyle Experts.
• The Cassowary hosts a book launch with author Dr. Bruce Wells.

2012

• Selected as one of Australians’ Luxurious Stayz Get together – campaign

2011

• Featured and aired on Australian TV show “Getaways”
• Selected in an Australian architectural publication “Hinterland Escapes” Australian Best Contemporary Country Houses.

2010

• Showcased in the Australian Beautiful Accommodations Book, Invernay Press
• Showcased in the Executive Retreats Book

2009

• Awarded 5-star energy efficiency
• Australian Home & Garden – Awards Cassowary as one of Australia’s top 50 hotspots