Viewing entries posted in April 2019
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE GLAMPING PIONEERS
Do a quick Google search of ‘glamping’ and an abundance of Instagram-worthy, boho-styled, canvas safari tent-like accommodation will flood your screen. Usually situated on a pristine beach or in a lush jungle, you’ll likely think to yourself ‘yeah as if, places like that don’t exist.’ Boy oh boy does it make you itch for a weekend away, though. Well, turns out, the weekend of your dreams does exist, and it has for 20 years.
9 INCOMPARABLE DINING EXPERIENCES TO ADD TO YOUR BUCKET LIST
Catch A Crab Tour & Oyster Farm
Calling all seafood lovers! The original Gold Coast crabbing and oyster adventure tour is the experience you didn’t know you needed, but is soon become the one you want. The folks at Catch A Crab will provide you with an unforgettable Australian outdoor lifestyle experience. You will enjoy activities along the likes of fishing, yabbie pumping and trapping of live mud crabs. All this activity is followed by one of the best seafood lunches you’ll find at the Lakeside Café, overlooking the oyster farms. What more could you want in a day out?
EVERYDAY ECOTOURISM HEROES EDITION 10: CHRISTOPHER WARREN
True heroes are the ones who not only have great ideas, but are willing to share these ideas with others, knowing that they’ll benefit too.
10 ACCESSIBLE, ECO CERTIFIED EXPERIENCES YOU CAN’T MISS
Some travel for adventure, others travel to relax – whatever your reason, I think we can all agree it should be accessible for everyone! We’ve compiled a list of some of our absolute favourite locations and activities that are suitable for varying accessibility levels, wants and needs. Of course, we encourage you to contact these operators before you travel to ensure that they're able to cater to you.
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS WANT SUSTAINABLE, CERTIFIED EXPERIENCES: A WRAP UP OF ATE 2019
Innovative sustainability initiatives, a demand for operators serious about climate action and the continued development of high-quality tourism products were key themes at this year’s Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) in Perth.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST BUSINESS MEMBER, LEISURE AND TOURISM SOLUTIONS PTY LTD.
We would like to give a big warm welcome to our newest Business Member, Leisure and Tourism Solutions Pty Ltd.
WHY EVERY DAY SHOULD BE EARTH DAY
This year’s Earth Day marks 49 years since millions of Americans took to the streets to protest for environmental reform in the wake of a growing ecological and environmental concern. These peaceful protestors from schools (sound familiar?), universities and communities were becoming increasingly aware of the impact industrialisation had had on the world around them: oil spills, increasing air pollution and loss of biodiversity.
DOWN UNDER DISCOVERIES ACHIEVES ECOTOURISM CERTIFICATION
Operating from Porongurup in Western Australia, Down Under Discoveries is a family owned tour company that offers a range of immersive tours and experiences within the Perth and Albany region. Their tours include hiking activities, photography, wine tasting, camel riding, sand boarding, snorkeling, caving and much more.
FREE & FUN: OUR TOP TIPS ON GETTING YOUR FAMILY OUTDOORS THIS EASTER
Easter holidays; that little break from the daily grind where we get to breathe a little, indulge in sweet treats and get some quality family time. This all sounds very relaxing until we’ve accidentally indulged a little too hard and wound up shorter changed than we’d hoped. Alas! We have the answer. There are plenty of free and exciting activities we’ve found in your neck of the woods that will keep the kids entertained over the break.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ECO RIVER RIDES ON ACHIEVING ECOTOURISM CERTIFICATION!
Established in 2018, Eco River Rides has wasted no time in seeking to cement their commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism practices. We are excited to welcome Eco River Rides to the Ecotourism Australia community and congratulate them on achieving Ecotourism Certification for their 3 hr Guided & Self-Guided Maroochy River and Wetlands Sanctuary Canoe Tour!