Nhill, VIC

lodging

Little Desert Nature Lodge

Want to wake up and have wildlife at your doorstep? Then a stay at the Little Desert Nature Lodge and wildlife preserve is probably right up your alley. The folks here are dedicated to preserving nature and educating their guests on conservation efforts, as well as the aboriginal culture. The lodge is also ideally located to local trails, the nearby national park, and their resident aboriginal guide can even take you on a nature tour of the desert. Your stay also literally keeps the place running — as all proceeds are directly donated to the wildlife conservation efforts in the Little Desert region. Article credit: https://www.flightnetwork.com.au/blog/top-31-australian-eco-tours/

VIC, Australia

outdoors

Grampians National Park

They call this an eco-escape, but the folks at Naturewise Eco Escapes will be putting you to work — don’t worry though, this is important stuff. All participants who sign up for one of their week-long tours has the opportunity to help protect wildlife — like re-wild the desert in Little Desert National Park, conserve marine life in Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land, or collect critical data on Australia’s only endemic turtle species at Eco Beach in the Kimberley. If you’re looking for a way to not only see some of Australia’s most magnificent landscapes, but give back to it too, you’re going to want to check out this tour. Article credit: https://www.flightnetwork.com.au/blog/top-31-australian-eco-tours/

Hervey Bay, QLD

lodging

Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge

If you want to see all the see three of Australia’s best natural attractions — World Heritage Listed Fraser Island, the Great Barrier Reef off Lady Elliot Island, and humpback whales of Hervey Bay — this all-inclusive 5-day tour one of the best ways to do it. With the Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge you’ll get to stay on Fraser island for two days and one night to explore the world’s largest sand island. Then, you’ll head to Elliot Island to explore the Great Barrier Reef for two days and one night. Finally, you’ll have 3 nights accommodation in Hervey Bay at their award-winning boutique eco-lodge. Warning: we can’t guarantee you’ll ever want to leave. Article credit: https://www.flightnetwork.com.au/blog/top-31-australian-eco-tours/

Lord Howe Island, NSW

lodging

Capella Lodge

This eco lodge pulls out all the stops in its effort to conserve energy and protect the environment. Included among the long list of green lodging is the lodge’s use of alternative energy sources and consistent water conservation practices. Waste food from meals prepared with local food sources is composted daily. The lodge is well known for its staff that is exceptionally well trained in environmentally friendly practices. Article credit: http://www.mygreenaustralia.com/7-of-the-best-eco-lodges-in-australia/

Tarzali, QLD

lodging

The Canopy Rainforest Treehouses & Wildlife Sanctuary

The Canopy Treehouses is a luxury resort located in Queensland along the Ithaca River. Lodging at this location is the epitome of “green”; as the five treehouses constructed of timber and glass are situated high above the rainforest canopy with a bird’s eye view of the lush greenery. The 100 acres of land is a protected ecosystem filled with rare wildlife and unusual mesophyll vine.Article Credit: http://www.mygreenaustralia.com/7-of-the-best-eco-lodges-in-australia/

Halls Gap, VIC

lodging

Boroka Downs

The eco lodge is situated on 306 secluded acres near the Grampians National Park. While offering luxury and tranquility to its guests, the hotel also holds the distinction of being a Land for Wildlife as well as Wildlife Victoria member.Conservation and the protection of the environment is seen in the fully insulated, double glazed windows throughout the hotel. Water is heated by solar energy, use of grey water and feeding food scraps to chickens are other hotel initiatives. Boroka Downs participates in the perpetual Trust for Nature covenant to guarantee protection of the wildlife habitat in the area.Article credit: http://www.mygreenaustralia.com/7-of-the-best-eco-lodges-in-australia/

Boreen Point, QLD

lodging • outdoors

Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco Camp

Once a campground for travellers looking for a weekend in nature, Habitat Noosa has had an overhaul and now offers visitors an eco glamping experience like no other. The 65-acre site has 500 metres (546 yards) of riverfront along the Noosa River, and is located inside the pristine Great Sandy National Park. A stay here will allow you to watch the resident eastern grey kangaroos frolic around the grounds, and if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, there are canoes and stand up paddle boards available for guests to enjoy on the picturesque river. Article credit: https://www.australia.com/en-us/things-to-do/accommodation-and-places-to-stay/eco-retreats-for-an-aussie-wilderness-experience.html

Alice Springs, NT

destination • experience

Mulgas Adventures

The experience is action-packed, with an airboat ride, a scenic helicopter flight, and a billabong cruise included in your overnight tour. On arrival, you’ll be presented with a luxurious safari tent and outdoor shower, followed by a gourmet Aussie barbecue on an elevated dining deck and a cosy fire pit to sit around while the sun sets over the Finniss River Floodplains. Article credit: https://www.australia.com/en-us/things-to-do/accommodation-and-places-to-stay/eco-retreats-for-an-aussie-wilderness-experience.html

Hawker, SA

lodging

Rawnsley Park Station

The luxury eco-villas are fully self-contained, making it the perfect place to escape into the wilderness for a few days. From your private verandah, there are views of the surrounding Flinders Ranch which provide a spectacular setting for sunrise each morning. The onsite restaurant is set in an authentic Australian woolshed, and the cuisine on offer is modern Australian made from local produce (including Rawnsley’s own home grown lamb). There are also outdoor activities on offer with 4WD tours, mountain biking, bush walking, scenic flights, and sheep shearing demonstrations. If you’re looking for a true Aussie outback experience, this is it. Article credit: https://www.australia.com/en-us/things-to-do/accommodation-and-places-to-stay/eco-retreats-for-an-aussie-wilderness-experience.html

Launceston, TAS

destination • experience

Blue Derby Pods Ride

This unlikely travel hotspot, set in the middle of a Tasmanian forest, has one of Australia’s best eco adventure activities. Derby’s mountainous terrain provides a wonderful setting for the mountain biking travel experience known as the Blue Derby Pods Ride. Comprising more than 100 kilometres (60 miles) of cycling trails which wind through eucalypt forests and rocky gorges, the cycle paths are suitable for both beginners and experts. A maximum of eight people are permitted on the ride, which combines daily guided cycling trips through the wilderness with sustainable, chef-prepared meals featuring local produce, and the real star of the experience: luxury, architecturally designed sleeping pods that almost feel like a treehouse raised off the forest floor.

TAS, Australia

outdoors

Picnic Island

The architecturally designed accommodation, which runs off solar power and uses rainwater tanks, has four eco cabins and features a communal dining area and lounge room. Article credithttps://www.australia.com/en-us/things-to-do/accommodation-and-places-to-stay/eco-retreats-for-an-aussie-wilderness-experience.html