Adventure Bay, TAS

destination • experience

Bruny Island Cruises

The Tasmanian company offers a 3-hour wilderness cruise along the coast of rugged Bruny Island in southern Tasmania. Enter deep-sea caves and watch for wildlife including seals, dolphins and migrating whales. Custom-built boats hold 43 passengers and are comfortable and environmentally friendly with high fuel efficiency and low emission. Highly trained interpretive guides make the trip fun and informative. Article credit: https://www.verdemode.com/2016/06/best-ecotourism-experiences-australia/

Hagley, TAS

destination • experience

Tasmanian Walking Company

Multi-day walks offer guests modest luxury and a chance to connect to the natural environment. The Cradle Mountain Huts Walk is a six-day walk along the Overland Track and has operated for 25 years. The Bay of Fires Lodge was designed for minimal environmental impact with breathtaking views of the Tasman Sea. Article credit: https://www.verdemode.com/2016/06/best-ecotourism-experiences-australia/

Maningrida, NT

lodging

Arnhemland Barramundi Lodge

Venture North Australia: This family-owned company specializes in small-group cultural and nature tours in northern Australia including Arnhem Land, Kakadu and Kimberly. The company employs expert guides with knowledge of the local culture and environment. Special permits allow access to of the beaten track areas and unique experiences.Article credit: https://www.verdemode.com/2016/06/best-ecotourism-experiences-australia/

Arthurs Seat, VIC

outdoors

Enchanted Adventure Garden

The park has gardens, mazes, obstacle courses, tube slides and Tree Surfing. Guests can participate in the ultimate tree-climbing adventure course with aerial obstacles, bridges, zip-lines, a Tarzan swing and a rock-climbing wall. Fun for the entire family, there’s a separate course for smaller children.Article credit: https://www.verdemode.com/2016/06/best-ecotourism-experiences-australia/

Dubbo, NSW

destination • experience

Taronga Western Plains Zoo

The Zoofari Lodge has 15 safari-style lodges with outdoor verandahs where guests can watch giraffes, zebras and Eland meander across the savannah. The lodge Guest House offers a bar, lounge, restaurant and saltwater swimming pool. Rates include breakfast and dinner and two zoo tickets. Adjacent to the Zoo, the Savannah Cabins are self-contained and sleep up to six. Sleep under the stars at the Billabong Camp. Tented sites sleep from four to six.Article credit: https://www.verdemode.com/2016/06/best-ecotourism-experiences-australia/

Exmouth, WA

experience

Ningaloo Whaleshark Swim

There are plenty of adventurous things to do at Ningaloo Reef, but be sure to treat yourself to some luxury in this unique destination with a stay at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef. It’s a beachside safari camp that is inclusive of meals as well as numerous guided tours.Article credit: https://www.australia.com/en-us/things-to-do/nature-and-wildlife/australias-top-nature-experiences.html

Cape Tribulation, QLD

outdoors

Daintree Rainforest

The scenery looks like something out of Jurassic Park, with rugged mountain peaks, waterfalls, white sand beaches, pristine forests and valleys, all filled with ancient plants that include some of the earliest known to man. Hike around and try to spy different species Article credit: https://greenglobaltravel.com/top-5-australia-ecotourism-destinations/

Heathridge, WA

destination • experience

Paul’s ECO E- Bike Tours

Journey through Western Australia with the half-day Rottnest Island Guided Tour takes you along the bays, the Wadjemup Lighthouse, Military Barracks and the Village Centre all on electric bikes. The e-bikes make seeing the entire island fun and effortless — all you have to do is pedal to kick the e-motor into gear for your 40km ride. Epic views, lunch break and beach swims included!Article credit: https://www.flightnetwork.com.au/blog/top-31-australian-eco-tours/

Innisfail, QLD

outdoors

Mamu Tropical Skywalk

Ever dreamt of walking in the clouds? Well, the closest experience you can have to that is at the Mamu Tropical Skywalk at the Wooroonoon National Park. Up on the elevated walkways you can peer down over the rainforest canopy — hovering in the fog — looking out over panoramic views of the World Heritage rainforest landscapes and walking down close to the forest floor. But the views aren’t just epic, they’re responsible. The walkway allows visitors to get up close to the biodiverse rainforest filled with vast arrays of plants and animals — all without disturbing their complex ecosystem.Article credit: https://www.flightnetwork.com.au/blog/top-31-australian-eco-tours/

Anna Bay, NSW

destination • experience

Port Stephens 4WD Tours

This isn’t just any 4WD tour — it’s the only 4WD Tour to take you on a bush, beach and dune tour to see the hidden secrets of Port Stephens that only the locals know. The fun, safe and hassle-free tour by 4WD Tours is paired with knowledgeable guides that will teach you everything you need to know as you drive by incredible landscapes of wildflowers, towering dunes, trees teaming with koalas, and shorelines speckled with whales. Ready to kick your holiday into gear?Article credit: https://www.flightnetwork.com.au/blog/top-31-australian-eco-tours/

Portland, VIC

destination • experience

Seals by Sea Tours

On this walking tour with Seals by Sea Tours, you’ll get up close to hundreds of these adorable animals — and you’ll probably spot some dolphins, blue whales, killer whales, and penguins along the way, too. The tour takes place at Cape Bridgewater Beach, recently voted one of Australia’s Top 10 beaches, making it the ideal tour to kick-off a day of exploration in the area.Article credit: https://www.flightnetwork.com.au/blog/top-31-australian-eco-tours/

Wolgan Valley, NSW

destination • experience

Wolgan Valley Eco Tours

Following the historical footprint of the Wolgan Valley Railway, the Glow Worm Tunnel Hike traverses often steeply graded and densely forested slopes onto spectacular panoramic views of the Wolgan Valley and the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. On this guided hike by Wolgan Valley Eco Tours, you’ll meander fern tree laden gorges, sandstone pagodas and canyons and mountain streams that lead to the iconic — and aptly named — Glow Worm Tunnel. Here, in otherwise complete darkness, you’ll see thousands of glow worms shining brightly. There’s no doubt this is a truly unique experience. Article credit: https://www.flightnetwork.com.au/blog/top-31-australian-eco-tours/