Welcome to Ecotourism Australia

Ecotourism Australia’s Green Travel Directory launched at Australian Tourism Exchange, May 2007.

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The directory lists over 700 ECO Certified operators and members, and covers every state of Australia.

It includes a number of new entries since last year and gives the travel trade and tour planners information on a wide range of ECO Certified products.

These tours, accommodation and attractions guarantee visitors a genuine ecotourism experience that has been audited under Ecotourism Australia’s world-leading ECO Certification program.

The definition of ecotourism adopted by Ecotourism Australia is:

"Ecotourism is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation".

Ecotourism Australia believes that the ultimate definition of ecotourism is compliance with the core criteria stated within the Eco Certification Program.

Tourism operators in Australia who have their tour, attraction or accommodation accredited under the ECO Certification Program can genuinely claim to provide authentic ecotourism product.

The EcoGuide Certification Program is a credential for guides, endorsing them as a professional who will deliver an authentic and environmentally responsible ecotourism experience.

Now including the national Guides of Australia (GoA)
certification, the EcoGuide Certification Program provides
a well-rounded and practical certification for tour guides.

2008 Inaugural Conference on Green Travel, Climate Change and Ecotourism

Speaker PowerPoint Presentations, Papers and
Pictures are available from the Conference

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		About Ecotourism Australia Ecotourism Australia was formed in 1991 as an incorporated NPO, and is the peak national body for the ecotourism industry. Learn more Get to know your Ecotourism Australia Board Ecotourism Australia is steered by a highly experienced team drawn from diverse areas within the tourism industry. Learn more Eco Certification Program The Eco Certification Program is a world first. It has been developed by industry for industry, addressing the need to identify genuine ecotourism and nature tourism operators in Australia. Learn more Ecoguide Australia Program The new 2007 EcoGuide Australia Certification Program is an industry driven certification program for nature and ecotour guides. It provides an industry credential that rewards guides that achieve and maintain specified competencies and standards. EcoGuide now also includes the new national Guides of Australia accreditation at no extra cost. Learn more


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