HERVEY BAY ECO MARINE TOURS ACHIEVES ADVANCED ECOTOURISM AND ROC CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours for achieving Advanced Ecotourism and ROC certifications for their Turtle Discovery Tour and Milbi Sunset Tour!
WHITSUNDAY SEGWAY TOURS ACHIEVES ECOTOURISM CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to Whitsunday Segway Tours for achieving Ecotourism Certification for their Segway Rainforest Discovery Tour and their Segway Sunset and Boardwalk Tour.
BUSTING THE MYTHS ABOUT ECO ACCOMMODATION
MYTHBUSTERS: it’s the show that uncovers the truth behind popular myths and legends. Whilst we can’t give you crazy special effects or eccentric presenters, we can bust some of the myths that you might still be believing about environmentally friendly accommodation. What gives us this authority, you ask? Well, we happen to know a few people on the inside…
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE CHOOSING ECO CERTIFIED ACCOMMODATION
If you’re not thinking about the environmental footprint of your holiday accommodation, you’re in the minority.
ULURU CAMEL TOURS ACHIEVES ADVANCED ECOTOURISM AND CLIMATE ACTION BUSINESS CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to our newest certified operator, 100% carbon neutral Uluru Camel Tours, for achieving both Advanced Ecotourism and Climate Action Business Certification for their short ride, express tour, sunrise tour and sunset tour.
THE ROC SERIES | CELEBRATE LOCAL CULTURE THROUGH DANCE
The daily Aboriginal dance show is one of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary's most well-attended shows, and for good reason.
THE RISE AND FALL OF PLASTIC
Less than 150 years ago, nothing was made of plastic.
THE ROC SERIES | TOURISM ON AN ABORIGINAL SACRED SITE
At Davidson's Arnhemland Safaris at Mt Borradaile, it feels like the local Aboriginal people left yesterday – their stories are clearly visible in tools, ceremonial grounds and rock art paintings, some of which are still being uncovered today.
BECAUSE OF HER, WE CAN EXPERIENCE AUSTRALIA THROUGH ABORIGINAL EYES
Professor Marcia Langton AM has long been at the forefront of Indigenous issues in Australia. As one of the nation’s most respected Indigenous academics, she is a frequent media commentator, speaking out passionately on issues such as Indigenous rights, justice and artistic expression. She is the first Associate Provost and Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne, and in 1999 was one of five Indigenous leaders granted an audience with the Queen to discuss proposed changes to the Australian Constitution. Now, she’s the author of the first ever published travel guide to Indigenous Australia. Communications Manager Lina spoke to Professor Langton as part of Ecotourism Australia’s Respecting our Culture | Celebrating Diversity Through Ecotourism campaign.
THE ROC SERIES | WHEN THE TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS OWN THE RESORT
At award-winning, Advanced Ecotourism and Respecting our Culture (ROC) Certified Wilpena Pound Resort in the Ikara Flinders Ranges National Park, guests are welcomed to country nightly in Yura Ngawarla, the language of the Adnyamathanha Traditional Owners.