Welcome to Ecotourism Australia

Want to help the environment when you’re next on holidays?

It’s easy, all you have to do is travel with ECO Certified tourism businesses. You’ll find a comprehensive list of certified products from all over Australia in this year’s Green Travel Guide.

You can purchase a copy of the Green Travel Guide for $39.95 per copy (includes P&H) – click here

The definition of ecotourism adopted by Ecotourism Australia is:

"Ecotourism is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation".

Ecotourism Australia believes that the ultimate definition of ecotourism is compliance with the core criteria stated within the Eco Certification Program.

Tourism operators in Australia who have their tour, attraction or accommodation accredited under the ECO Certification Program can genuinely claim to provide authentic ecotourism product.

The EcoGuide Certification Program is a credential for guides, endorsing them as a professional who will deliver an authentic and environmentally responsible ecotourism experience.


		Ecotourism Australia, with the support of Events Queensland is currently organising the organisation�s twentieth annual conference, the Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference. The 2012 Conference will be held 15-17 October in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. More information CLICK! here Contact: Email: info@globaleco.com.au


		Ecotourism Australia launches new news blog: EcoBytes. Stay up to date with all our news as it breaks. CLICK HERE FOR ECOBYTES NEWS Contact: eco@ecotourism.org.au


		Ecotourism Australia is proud to welcome the AVANA GROUP as a Premium Partner. AVANA is an innovative provider of Learning & Talent solutions to the consumer services sector. www.avanagroup.com.au Contact: + 61 2 8908 7300


		About Ecotourism Australia Ecotourism Australia was formed in 1991 as an incorporated NPO, and is the peak national body for the ecotourism industry. Learn more Get to know your Ecotourism Australia Board Ecotourism Australia is steered by a highly experienced team drawn from diverse areas within the tourism industry. Learn more Eco Certification Program The Eco Certification Program is a world first. It has been developed by industry for industry, addressing the need to identify genuine ecotourism and nature tourism operators in Australia. Learn more Ecoguide Australia Program The EcoGuide Australia Certification Program is an industry driven certification program for nature and ecotour guides. It provides an industry credential that rewards guides that achieve and maintain specified competencies and standards. EcoGuide certification is a recognised accreditation by Guides of Australia (GOA). Learn more



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