Swell Lodge sits inside a federally managed National Park, beside a RAMSAR-protected wetland. That position is a privilege — and it shapes every decision we make.
what sets us apart
Both chalets are 100% solar-powered, each with a 1.4kW rooftop array and 10kWh lithium-ion battery bank — saving over 750kg of CO₂ per year, per chalet. Solar evacuated-tube technology heats the water. High-efficiency ceiling fans replace the need for air conditioning entirely. There is no mains power, no gas and all water is collected in tanks set on the property. Backup generators exist for peace of mind, but rarely need to run.
Below the surface, a 450-litre greywater filtration system — sand, gravel, and coconut husk — ensures nothing from the lodge reaches the surrounding environment. Waterless composting toilets eliminate water waste. Every soap, shower gel, and bin liner is pH-neutral and fully biodegradable.
100% Solar Powered
Each chalet runs entirely on a 1.4kW solar array and 10kWh lithium-ion battery bank — no mains power, no gas.
Zero Waste Water
We hold our work to high standards. We focus on sustainable results built on smart strategy and real insight.
Crab-Safe Operations
Custom vehicle attachments protect the island's 190 million red crabs during migration, and a carbon offset programme neutralises every guest transfer.
Fewer Than 200 Guests a Year
Limited capacity isn't a constraint - it's how we protect the National Park and RAMSAR-protected wetland we're privileged to call home.
During the annual red crab migration , our vehicles are fitted with custom crab-safe attachments that gently guide crabs aside. A carbon offset programme through GreenFeet plants native trees to neutralise vehicle emissions across every guest transfer and island tour.
Even the small details are considered - organic, fair-trade compostable tea bags, refillable Australian-made amenities, and an in-room iPad that lets you track your chalet's live solar and battery status in real time.
Hosting fewer than 200 guests per season isn't a limitation. It's the point.