Owner

Canadian-born Kim grew up on a farm in Alberta near the Rocky Mountains, and had her first taste of Tasmania on a one-year teaching exchange in 2001. She later made northern Victoria home, marrying a fifth-generation Australian farmer and finding her own community through the sport of curling. Kim has represented Australia more than 100 times, and is now Vice President of the World Curling Federation Board. Having travelled the world for her sporting career, Kim has a deep understanding of tourism operations and hospitality, and is passionate about connecting visitors to the Tasmanian story through unique and immersive accommodation experiences. A breast cancer survivor and mother of three, Kim was also the founder of Still at Freycinet, a Nordic-inspired east coast retreat. 

Property Manager

Kendra was raised in Launceston and has spent the past decade living and working in Coles Bay, where she developed a passion for the region’s thriving tourism and hospitality industry, with a focus on luxury travel and high-end guest experiences. She is also a trained veterinary nurse, and has practised in clinics around Australia. Most recently, Kendra has worked as the Property Manager at Still at Freycinet, a luxury nordic escape, where she continues to oversee guest communications, logistics, human resources and daily operations. She brings her expertise in the area of property management to Currawong Lakes, where she is on hand to ensure an exceptional experience for all guests. 

Operations Manager

Coles Bay-raised Corey has a deep connection to the lifestyle and community of Tasmania’s east coast. After a brief time in Hobart in his teens, he pursued his interest in the culinary arts, obtaining his chef’s qualifications at luxury resort Saffire Freycinet. He later undertook a concreting traineeship, and is now the proud owner of a local concreting company. Alongside this, Corey is a passionate commercial sea urchin diver and board member of the Tasmanian Commercial Dive Association. With experience in target shooting, business operations and management of Currawong Lakes deer farm, Corey brings a practical and down-to-earth approach to everything he does. At Currawong, Corey is on hand to assist and guide guests through on-site activities, creating a truly unique and memorable experience.   

Chef and owner of What Grows

Chris began working in kitchens from a young age, and spent three years cooking around Europe in his late teens. At the age of 23, his significant experience and skill earned him a Sous Chef role at a hatted Brisbane restaurant, before a move to Tasmania’s east coast in 2012. Chris has worked as Executive Sous Chef at Freycinet Lodge, Manager at Freycinet Marine Farm, and Sous Chef at Lure Wine Bar Restaurant, and now owns What Grows, offering bespoke private chef experiences for small groups and special occasions across Tasmania’s’ East Coast region. With a passion for local and seasonal produce, Chris oversees Currawong Lakes’ food program, including catering for accommodation and event guests.

Fly Fishing Specialist

Growing up in northern Tasmania, Scott was introduced to the local rivers and fishing from a young age. His early working life included managing department stores while completing his studies in accounting, after which he founded his own bookkeeping practice, later owning and managing a variety of small businesses. A long-time bushwalker, Scott discovered a passion for fly fishing when his children were born, and founded Tasmania Fly Fishing in 2018. With many years of experience catching elusive wild trout in Currawong Lakes’ pristine waters, he and his team of House Guides are the property’s first choice of fly fishing guides for accommodation guests and day visitors.

Scientific Advisor & Master Fly Fisher

Graham holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Biology from the University of Tasmania, and worked with the Australian Antarctic Division for more than three decades, most recently as a Principal Research Scientist. While marine organisms have been the focus of Graham’s professional career, he has spent more than 40 years furthering his passion for fly fishing and tying flies. He is an advisor to Currawong Lakes’ fly fishing program, as well as an educator, hosting on-site workshops with corporate and leisure groups.