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From Travel + Leisure , JUL 2003

The only way in is to walk—12 miles for two days along squeaky white sand. Good thing the rare Forrester kangaroos know the way. Architect Ken Latona's spare shedlike design, complete with roof-water collection, gray-water treatment systems, composting toilets, and 100 percent solar power, has won every award in the book. Still, the greatest prize is spending an evening by the glow of the outdoor fire pits, waiting for those Tasmanian devils to whirl into view....MORE>>

– David Hochman 25 Great Ecolodges

From Travel + Leisure , APR 2003

In Tasmania, the hot hotel is the Bay of Fires Lodge, deep in a national park. You not only have to hike 15 miles to reach it (with an overnight campsite stay en route), but you have to pump your own shower water once you're there....MORE>>

– Erik Torkells The Deprivation Vacation

Last updated July 2003