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Stories, musings, tips and all the things we love at Freycinet Experience Walk
Building the Invisible Lodge
‘Friendly Beaches Lodge provides an exemplar for ecotourism architecture and the long-term management of a commercial building in a sensitive coastal environment.’ – Hugh Maguire, 2018 Enduring Architecture Award submission
One Hundred Acres
‘I couldn’t believe that such a pristine piece of coastline still existed.’ – Ken Latona
From The Cradle To The Coast
‘Suddenly, I realised how amazing Tasmania was…’ – Joan Masterman
Master Plan
An unquenchable thirst for knowledge, and a decision to return to study, would set Joan Masterman on an unexpected path as an ecotourism innovator and pioneer.
Joan, Meet George
‘Speaking for myself, the idea is hugely enticing of a planet inhabited by a dozen Joans … not to mention a dozen extra Georges.’ – Nicholas Shakespeare, The Monthly, May 2011
George and Joan Masterman have been variously described as a power couple, an unstoppable team, and a great love story…
From Millamolong to Matriarch
‘Never underestimate the restorative power of the Australian bush.’ – Joan Masterman
Joan Masterman’s abiding love of the natural world is knitted into her DNA. Her passion for the Australian landscape was born during an idyllic childhood spent on her family’s sprawling wool station, Millamolong, in central western New South Wales…
Friendly Beaches Family Ties
Over the past four seasons, Joan has been delighted to welcome her grandson, Isaac, into the fold! We sat down with Isaac to chat about family, Friendly Beaches and a shared love of swimming…