Thala Beach Lodge, a family owned wildlife and private nature reserve in Tropical North Queensland, is pleased to appoint Fiona Harper as Communications Manager. 

Based at the beachfront property south of Port Douglas, Fiona steps in to manage digital media and communications, developing and driving the highly credentialed eco resort's communication strategy. Working part time, she will also handle public and media relations, assisting Sales and Marketing Manager Michelle Behsman.

Fiona has a strong tourism, communication and media background with over ten years as a highly acclaimed freelance travel writer. She's also highly experienced across digital media, website management and content creation, developing and creating a number of successful websites. She's worked with a number of high profile travel and tourism clients contributing to digital branding.

Seton Prettejohn, Digital Strategist at Thala Beach Lodge said he is excited to welcome Fiona to the talented team at Thala. “We're thrilled to have Fiona on-board. It's an exciting time at Thala Beach Lodge as we further develop our private nature reserve. As well as managing web content, social media, news distribution and media famils, Fiona will assist guests in sharing their stories and images created from visiting Thala Beach Lodge.”

About Thala Beach Lodge

Thala Beach Lodge sits on 58 hectares of beachfront native forest 15 minutes south of Port Douglas, 45 minutes north of Cairns. Access is via the scenic coastal drive along Captain Cook Highway, considered one of Australia's 'great drives'.

Sitting atop a headland with stunning vistas across the Coral Sea, Thala Beach Lodge has proudly achieved the highest accreditation of eco-certification through sustainable practice and environmental sensitivity. Ancient littoral rainforest, casuarinas and mangroves lap the beach while eucalypt woodlands and a coconut plantation occupy inland creeks and higher ground. The eco resort is surrounded by World Heritage coastline and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park on the seaward side.

Boutique timber bungalows are built high on stilts within the forest canopy providing private immersion within nature. All bungalows enjoy ocean, mountain or forest views. Two lagoon pools are designed to blend in with the natural vegetation, plus there's 1.5 km of unspoilt Oak Beach.  Ospreys Restaurant has developed a reputation for serving world class modern Australian cuisine in a glorious open sided pavilion overlooking the forest canopy and Coral Sea beyond. Ranger guided nature tours add to the overall guest experience where nature takes centre stage.

For media enquiries:

Fiona Harper – Communications Manager
fiona@thalabeach.com.au
0425 795 453

For Sales and Marketing enquiries:

Michelle Behsman – Sales & Marking Manager
michelle@thalabeach.com.au
0412 479 188