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QUANDAMOOKA COAST ACHIEVES ECO AND ROC CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to Quandamooka Coast for achieving ECO and ROC Certifications for its Yalingbila Whale Tours and Cultural Guided Land Based Walks. Quandamooka Coast is the tourism arm of QYAC (Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation) who also operate ECO certified Redlands Kayak Tours and ECO, ROC and Climate Action certified Minjerribah Camping.
THE SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF - ADVENTURE AWAITS
THE SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF offers some parts where visitors can discover places unseen. Large hard coral reefs and vibrant colourful fish and marine life like turtles and manta rays are plentiful. This fantastic hidden eco gem destination begins just a 3.5 hour drive from Brisbane driving north toward Mackay, or fly in to one of the five airports within the region.
9 AMAZING EXAMPLES OF ECOTOURISM DRIVING CONSERVATION
Nature is everywhere, from national parks and bushlands right through to the rural and urban landscapes we live in, and that it is why it is so important, regardless of where you live in Australia. Not only is nature essential to our health, wellbeing and quality of life, our economy depends on it and Australia’s nature is so unique and diverse that we have a responsibility to ourselves and the rest of the world to protect and conserve it.
NINGALOO – WA’S UNSPOILED UNDERWATER PARADISE
Accessible from Exmouth in the north of Western Australia and Coral Bay in the south, Ningaloo is the world’s largest fringing reef and an integral part of the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Coast - an interconnected ocean and arid coast forming some of the most aesthetically striking landscapes and seascapes known to man.
ECOTOURISM AUSTRALIA’S GUIDE TO WHALE WATCHING HOT SPOTS
The World Whale Conference is taking place in October this year, toward the tail end of the whale watching season, and aims to bring together researchers, conservation groups, artists and tourism operators to create a united community around whales. With this year’s theme being “Journeys That Inspire Change,” now is a great time to go whale watching with an Ecotourism Australia certified operator to make sure your next journey is making a positive change with sustainable whale watching.
HUMANS OF THE REEF: JESSICA SMITH - NINGALOO WHALESHARK N DIVE
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.
Congratulations to Sunreef Mooloolaba for achieving Ecotourism Certification!
Congratulations to Sunreef Mooloolaba for achieving Ecotourism Certification for their tours- Sunreef Swimming with Whales, Sunreef HMAS Brisbane Scuba Diving, and Sunreef Flinders Reef Scuba Diving and Snorkelling.
Congratulations to Whalesong Cruises for achieving Advanced Ecotourism certification!
Whalesong Cruises have achieved Advanced Ecotourism for their tours, Whalesong Morning Whale Watch Cruises, Whalesong Sunset Whale Watch Cruises, Whale Search/Dolphin Watch Cruise and Fraser, Beach & BBQ Cruise.
Congratulations to Blue Dolphin Marine Tours for achieving Ecotourism certification!
Ecotourism Australia would like to congratulate and welcome Blue Dolphin Marine Tours for achieving Ecotourism certification for their products- Exclusive Whale Watching Encounter, Fraser Island Eco-Sailing Adventure and Champagne Sunset Sail.
Premium 3/4 Day Whale Watch Tour by Freedom Whale Watch and Charters has just been certified
Please join us in welcoming our newest member: Freedom Whale Watch and Charters who have just received Ecotourism Certification for their 'Premium 3/4 Day Whale Watch Tour'. Congratulations!