Did you Know - Green Ecotourism - Australia Tourism

Did You Know - Green Ecotourism

Photo: Bamurru Plains, Western Australia

The “Did You Know” fact sheet series provides quirky and interesting facts on tourism products and destinations at ATE.

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World Heritage

Mother Nature has given Australia abundant natural wonders, so it won’t surprise you to learn Australia is the custodian of numerous World Heritage listed sites.

Ecotourism

Eco-tourism experiences are gaining new momentum with increasing numbers of travellers looking for ‘green’ holidays.

Wildlife

Australia is one of the most diverse countries on the planet, home to more than one million species of plants and animals, many of which are found nowhere else in the world, and less than half of which have been described scientifically.

Voluntourism

Volunteer holidays are a growing niche in the tourism industry. This growth market has been coined ‘voluntourism’ a combination of a holiday or overseas trip with volunteering on local projects.

Nature

From the smallest wonders of our tropical fish, rare plants, birds and gems, to world treasures like the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and Kakadu National Park – the country is a spectacular canvas of nature’s finest work.

Everyday Practices

Australians appreciate nature activities and have learned to adjust some of their everyday practices to conserve water usage, recycle, buy organic produce and help protect the environment.