The King Reef Resort at Kurrimine Beach has won one of Queensland’s top accommodation awards having just re-opened after being devastated by Cyclone Yasi.
The popular resort, caravan park and restaurant with views stretching to King Reef, has won the Queensland Hotel Association’s Best Mid-Range Accommodation (3-3½ stars).
The win comes eight months after the resort was torn apart by Yasi and managers Nigel and Janet Lobegeier admit they were a bit cheeky, entering the competition just a few months ago – before the doors had reopened after Yasi hit.
A massive rebuild was needed and it was not until August that the business reopened.
Mrs Lobegeier said, “When I entered we hadn’t even finished but I knew we would get back and I knew we had what it takes to win. There are not many other places where the coast kisses the reef like this.”
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