Eco Experiences & Regenerative Travel

Destination Eco Certification

The globally recognised ECO Destination Certification process through Ecotourism Australia is complex and recognises the efforts of the tourism industry, local government and the entire community towards all aspects of regional sustainability.

The Bundaberg Region was the second destination in Queensland and fifth in Australia to achieve the prestigious credential in January 2023. Following independent assessment across 91 criteria, the region achieved the certification at the Ecotourism level which is defined as a “nature-based tourism destination with a strong commitment to ecotourism principles. This involves cultural and natural interpretation and education for visitors, and local business engagement in sustainability”. Gladstone and the Capricorn Coast are in the process of achieving Certification.

ECOTOURISM AWARDS ACROSS THE SGBR

Qantas Australian Tourism Awards - Ecotourism

Bronze - Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

Silver - Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

Silver - Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

Gold - Fun Over Fifty

Bronze - Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

Queensland Tourism Awards - Steve Irwin Award for Ecotourism

Hall of Fame - Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

Gold - Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

Silver - Fun Over 50 Holidays

Bronze - Lady Musgrave Experience

Gold - Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

Gold - Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

Silver - Fun Over 50 Holidays

Gold - Fun Over Fifty

Silver - Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

Gold - Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

Silver - Fun Over 50 Holidays

SGBR GREEN TRAVEL LEADERS

Ecotourism Australia’s Green Travel Leaders celebrate a long-standing commitment to sustainability with more than ten years of ECO

Featured Operator

Capricorn Caves

Location - Capricorn Region

ECO Certified - Advanced Ecotourism

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Capricorn Caves, located just a short drive from Rockhampton is advanced ecotourism certified, meeting a range of criteria relating to natural area focus, environmental sustainability, education and interpretation, contribution to conservation, cultural sensitivity and their work with local communities.