Surrounded by 2 acres of tropical gardens full of native birds and wildlife, the award-winning Emeraldene Inn offers eco-friendly accommodation with a private patio, garden views, free WiFi. It features a swimming pool and BBQ facilities. The modern air-conditioned rooms Inn come with a kitchenette or kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has an LCD TV and a DVD player. The property is located just 3 minutes drive from both central Hervey Bay and Scarness Beach. Hervey Bay Airport is a 12-minute drive away. Guests can enjoy the sun on the terrace, or relax in the poolside courtyard. The tour desk can provide travel advice and book whale watching trips (seasonal) and tours to Lady Elliot Island and Fraser Island. The family-owned and operated Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge is winner of the Queensland Tourism Awards 2013, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2012 and the Fraser Coast Tourism Awards 2009 - 2012.