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Your hosts, Paul and RenateYour hosts, Paul Taylor and Renate Kraus...

Purchasing Mt Warning B&B Retreat in 2004 after returnng to Australia from decades of Astrophysics, black hole research and DNA technologies research in the United States, physicist Paul Taylor and partner Renate Kraus are keenly aware of the potential crisis that climate change presents.

As a result, global warming issues and environmental sustainability drive their vision for the property, where they are creating an environnmentally friendly retreat with an organic bent, on the 5 acres of riverside rainforest surrounding the B&B guesthouse, which is located at the foot of the World Heritage listed Mt Warning National Park.

Natural Mount Warning water supply, an onsite Clearwater Treatment system and a recycling program form the basis of an ongoing program to reduce their carbon footprint, while offering guests to the region a tranquil retreat which is convenient to local attractions.

Member of:

  • Northern NSW Ecotourism Association (NNETA)
  • Wildlife Tourism Australia (WTA)
  • Rainforest Way

Property improvements include removal of noxious weeds, and extraction of exotic tree and shrub species which can be replaced with local native species.  An organic orchard and vege plot is also planned.

Paul is currently using his academic expertise to explore biochar production as a means to improve farm productivity while tackling climate change, while Renate offers guests the opportunity to sooth away the stresses of every day life with a relaxing massage.

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Testimonials

  • “Loved the Yurt.  I want one!” - Sommervilles, Noosa Heads, QLD
  • “Beautiful, sacred, calm, mysterious Mt Warning sunset, nice place to rest and rejuvinate [sic].” - Peta and Aaron, Bilambil Heights, NSW
  • “Great Birthday for Rolf, nice and peaceful break” - Sonja, Rolf, Kris, Ipswich, NSW
  • “The river is wonderful - great sunsets, climbing Mt Warning in the rain” - Ines, Germany

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Press

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Momentum for World Rally Alternative

Astro man fears for our planet

From economic crisis to environmental disaster

Consumers must pay price for environment

Physicist at coal-face for climate research