AUSTRALIA
Sailing on the Whitsundays
When our Oz groups go sailing aroud the Whitsundays Islands they go with Prosail, who's boats are powered by majority wind and solar, significantly reducing carbon emissions.
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With Prosail we also pay an Environmental Management Charge (EMC) for each group member, which helps preserve the fragile ecosystems on the Great Barrier Reef.
Great Barrier Reef
When our groups do the boat trip on the Great Barrier Reef they go with Passions of Paradise. As an Eco Certified Advanced Ecotourism operator, they combine tourism with scientific research to help protect the Great Barrier Reef. In cases where sailing isn’t possible, they offset their carbon emissions by planting trees in the Daintree Rainforest. They also support initiatives like the Coral Nurturing Program and work with Project AWARE to protect the reef. They are also actively involved in reef monitoring and restoration through the “Eye on the Reef” Program.” and support scientific research on sharks and stingrays.
Daintree Rainforest
We go here with Uncle Brian's Tours, who provide an incredible opportunity to connect with the Daintree Rainforest, one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. As an Eco Certified operator, they play a pivotal role in preserving this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Our groups are guided responsibly through the forest, learning sustainable practices that ensure future generations can enjoy its beauty. By choosing a company that values ecological sustainability and indigenous heritage, we’re providing a deeper, more responsible experience for our group members and help them appreciate the rainforest’s importance on a global scale.
Greyhound Buses
Greyhound buses are considered a relatively eco-friendly mode of transportation, offering significantly lower carbon emissions per passenger mile compared to air travel and personal vehicles. Greyhound emphasizes its commitment to sustainability through fuel-efficient engines, a modernized fleet, and initiatives to electrify its buses.
Since 2023 Landcare Australia has been Greyhound's National Environmental Partner and they do amazing work to protect local ecosystems and improve sustainability of the land through numerous tree planting projects and the construction of safe crossing highway access bridges for native wildlife.
K'gari Campsite
Our campsite on K’gari is Butchulla property and Dingos maintain an ongoing dialogue with Butchulla representatives, who are their landlords, to ensure our operations align with their expectations and cultural protocols. Dingos has applied to EcoTourism Australia for Eco Certification.
Specific initiatives include:
* Cultural awareness training for staff, including the Butchulla people's three lores: “What is good for the land must come first,” “Do not touch or take anything that does not belong to you,” and “If you have plenty, you must share.”
* They contribute to local environmental and heritage programs, including beach clean-ups, track restoration, and donations to the Butchulla people towards securing their fresh water supply.
