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KATHERINE (NT) - WHERE THE OUTBACK MEETS THE TROPICS
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing cultural holiday or something more adventurous, the Northern Territory’s Katherine region is a traveller’s dream destination. Full of breathtaking gorges, misty waterfalls, thermal springs, sparkling rapids and monsoon forests, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, and so many different ways do it.
EVERYDAY ECOTOURISM HEROES EDITION 12: JIM SMITH
Every Everyday Ecotourism Hero has their own, unique way of impacting the world around them for the better. Jim Smith has fostered positive partnerships with local communities and businesses that will leave long lasting positive impacts on the area. From sourcing produce to educating the public on conservation and culture, Jim keeps it local and authentic. He greatly values the partnerships his company has made and continually uses and promotes local businesses in a day and age where it is often a cheaper and easier to go with imported products. His continuous work with Traditional Land Owners is something to be recognised as this is a core value to his business, Sea Darwin.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUTBACK ELITE TOURS FOR ACHIEVING ECOTOURISM CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to Outback Elite Tours on achieving Ecotourism Certification for their East and West MacDonnell Ranges Day Tours, Chambers Pillar and Rainbow Valley Conservation Park Day Tour, Fink River National Park and Hermannsburg Day Tour and Uluru and Kata-Tjuta and Kings Canyon National Park 3 Day Tour.
PART TWO OF OUR NT ADVENTURE
This is the second part of two-part Northern Territory road trip article – check out where we’ve been so far here!
THE ROC SERIES | IMMERSION LEADS TO RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING
The more we know about something, the more we can understand and respect it.
NT TOURISM AWARDS CELEBRATE ECOTOURISM CERTIFIED OPERATORS
[CORRECTION: This article was originally published noting five Ecotourism Australia certified operators received 2017 Brolga Awards. This information was incorrect, as the Alice Springs Visitor Information Centre, certified through its operating organisation, Tourism Central Australia, also received an award. We apologise for the oversight and congratulate Alice Springs Visitor Information Centre for their achievement!]
Ecotourism gets ready to shine again at Qantas Australian Tourism Awards 2016!
Ecotourism Australia would like to wish the best of luck to all 28 of our eco certified members and Protected Area Manager (PAMs) members who have made it through as finalists in the 2016 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards! The awards take place in Darwin this Friday night, 24 February.
Congratulations to Sugarbag Safaris!
Congratulations to Sugarbag Safaris for achieving Respecting Our Culture (ROC) certification, and Ecotourism certification for their 5 Day Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Tour, and Private Tours.
Audits planned for NSW, QLD, NT and TAS between March and June
We're excited to announce that as part of Ecotourism Australia's partnership with Conservation Volunteers (CV), on-site audits of ECO certified operators will be conducted across New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland and Tasmania between the months of March and June. This follows successful audits conducted on Victorian operators under the partnership over the December/January period.
Congratulations to Mount Nancar Wilderness Retreat for achieving Nature Tourism
Congratulations to Mount Nancar Wilderness Retreat who have been recognized for their efforts - achieving Nature Tourism certification.