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MARGARET RIVER RETREAT ACHIEVES ECOTOURISM CERTIFICATION
Margaret River Retreat, near the majestic Boranup Forest National Park in Western Australia, is our newest ECO certified accommodation, and offers a diverse mix of accommodation styles ideal for any holidaymaker. These include luxury eco-glamping and four self-contained studio rooms, plus a safari camp and bush camp, both of which should be open by 2021.
FLY THE KIMBERLY WITH KING LEOPOLD AIR: CERTIFIED SCENIC AND CHARTER FLIGHT
See wild and remote attractions with the newly certified charter and scenic flight tour operator, King Leopold Air. Ecotourism Australia congratulates the Broome based operator for its Nature Tourism Certification for its Buccaneer Explorer, Devonian Reef Explorer, Devonian Reef Adventure Safari, Bungle Bungle Explorer, Bungle Bungle Adventure Safari, Cygnet Bay Explorer, Cygnet Bay Adventure Safari, Karijini Adventure Safari and Mitchell Falls Explorer tours throughout the Kimberly & Pilbara regions.
THE HIKE COLLECTIVE ACHIEVES NATURE TOURISM CERTIFICATION
Hiking for mental health is the mission behind The Hike Collective. The Collective exists primarily to create awareness of the connection between movement and nature for mental health. Not only do they achieve this, but they also open the opportunity for locals and visitors to enjoy safe and sustainable hiking experiences in Western Australia through fostering organic connections and support for hikers.
TOP TIPS ON MAKING THE MOST OF ATE 2019
It’s hard to believe that it’s that time of year again: the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), Australia’s largest annual travel and tourism business-to-business event, is just around the corner.
EVERYDAY ECOTOURISM HEROES EDITION 3: JESS LEASK
“Jess' enthusiasm is infectious. She makes you want to do more. Just being around her, I've realised that while I do try and do my part, there is so much more that I could be doing to contribute.”
RIGHT FOOT FORWARD WA ACHIEVES NATURE TOURISM CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to Right Foot Forward WA for achieving Nature Tourism Certification for their adventure learning programs for youth and specialist adult adventure programs!
HUMANS OF THE REEF: SARAH ELLIS - NINGALOO DISCOVERY
For the months of September - November, we'll be posting a series of Humans of the Reef case studies. This case study series will capture the faces and stories of the people who work on our reefs - their day-to-day, their perspectives, their favourite things. In doing this, we want to strengthen awareness about the value of, and threats to, coral reefs and their associated ecosystems and show off our certified, best practice operators who are doing their part to protect these incredible natural wonders.
WA WANDERLUST: EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF WEST
You may think that Western Australia, the largest state in Australia, is mostly outback. But in the southwest corner you’ll not only find the state’s capital, Perth but also the delightful Margaret River wine region. Making your way up the coast, the sights you will encounter are breathtaking, with beautiful sandy beaches on one side and vast desert on the other. At the top of the state lies the mighty Kimberley region. Need some more inspiration? Here’s a selection of our favourite places and activities for your next visit to WA.
THE ROC SERIES | IMMERSION LEADS TO RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING
The more we know about something, the more we can understand and respect it.
WA ECOTOURISM OPERATORS CELEBRATED AT STATE TOURISM AWARDS
It was Western Australian Tourism’s night of nights on Saturday, the 11th of November, with seven Ecotourism Australia certified industry leaders taking away two gold, four silver and five bronze awards in recognition of their outstanding service, innovation and business excellence.