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NPWS Yarrangobilly Caves House receives unique accommodation award

Media release: 14 November 2016

National Parks and Wildlife Service’s (NPWS) Yarrangobilly Caves House has received a commendation award in the Unique Accommodation category at the Canberra and Region Tourism Awards on Friday 11 November.

Nestled in the picturesque Yarrangobilly Valley in the northern edge of Kosciuszko National Park, the lovingly restored heritage accommodation allows guests to revel in the wonder of a bygone era.

Manager of the Yarrangobilly Caves precinct, Mr George Bradford, said NPWS is thrilled to have received the commendation award among such a high calibre field of nominees.

“Following a long period of closure, Yarrangobilly Caves House was reopened as basic accommodation in 2007 and has since gone from strength to strength,” Mr Bradford said.

“NPWS invested $2.5 million and worked extremely hard to restore and preserve the historic house and return it to its former glory.

“Restoration was completed in 2012 and the House now provides flexible and varied accommodation offerings and can accommodate 38 people across two wings and 20 bedrooms.

“NPWS takes a proactive approach to direct the future of nature based tourism and this award acknowledges the incredible team from the Yarrangobilly Caves precinct and their commitment to providing a unique, relaxing and quality experience for our visitors to enjoy,” Mr Bradford said.

Deputy Chief Executive at the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH), Robert Quirk, said the Canberra and Region Tourism Awards are a valuable platform for recognising the success and achievements of staff and their delivery of visitor experiences.

“Each year NPWS enters a number of awards programs throughout the country that provide a benchmark for best practice, encourage professionalism and innovation in business planning and service delivery, and highlight the value of the Australian tourism industry,” Mr Quirk said.

“I am thrilled that Yarrangobilly Caves House has been awarded in the Unique Accommodation category, particularly when this has been a focus for NPWS in recent times,” Mr Quirk said.

Yarrangobilly Caves House is made up of the 1901 single storey section, containing the east and west wings that provide a private self-contained home experience and the 1917 double storey section with 11 rooms and a self-catering hotel-style experience.

The House is perfect for conferences, family gatherings and romantic getaways, and more information is available at www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Photos for media: National Parks and Wildlife Service’s (NPWS) Yarrangobilly Caves House 

Contact: Vanessa Fuchs

Page last updated: 14 November 2016