Bay of Fires, Tasmania © Tasmania Walking Company
Regenerative travel experiences
Regenerative travel means leaving places you visit better than you found them, and Australia offers many opportunities to be a positive change.
Nestled in South Australia's ancient Flinders Ranges, Arkaba brings you the chance to experience an intimate encounter with nature. You'll enjoy activities like wildlife spotting and guided walks, all with the Elder Range acting as your backdrop. A stay in one of five luxury homesteads helps fund conservation efforts in the area, making the experience all the more special. Dine on local bush-inspired food, enjoy local wines and soak up the scenery with Arkaba’s outdoor showers.
Ready to explore the world’s most spectacular coral reef while working to protect it? Take part in a unique eco-tour with Passions of Paradise, where you can see the Great Barrier Reef up close with a research team. Snorkel or dive the World Heritage-listed reef and assist guides in surveying its health for a rare conservation experience. You’ll act as a marine biologist for the day and learn about their important work as you explore the reef.
Not only are oysters utterly delicious, but they are also one of the most sustainable foods to farm since oysters filter the water and don’t require any additional food. Just a 45-minute drive from Sydney, you can explore the oyster leases with Sydney Oyster Farm Tours. You’ll learn how to open oysters and, of course, have the opportunity to taste the freshest oysters around.
In Western Australia's Golden Outback, Wooleen Station is a pioneer of regenerative agriculture. The site covers more than 400,000 hectares (more than a million acres) of outback, home to kangaroos, birds, lizards and emus. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the incredible nature and also learn about the property’s conservation work. Depending on your preferred accommodation style, you can choose to stay in the station's homestead, a guesthouse or to set up a private camping site on the beautiful red earth – complete with a fire pit.
Hosted by Traditional Owners from the Mandingalbay clan of the Yidinji Nation, the Mandingalbay Hands On Country Eco Tour will take you on a short cruise through the Cairns Harbour, followed by a guided rainforest walk. Here, you'll be introduced to local bush foods, tools and medicines and learn about the culturally significant sites within this Indigenous Protected Reserve. Stroll through the mangrove forests, and if you’re lucky, you might even see a local saltwater crocodile.
When it comes to eco-friendly travel, you may have heard the phrase “leave only footprints.” A guided, multi-day hike is the perfect way to heed that advice. With Tasmanian Walking Co, you’ll be immersed in some of Australia’s most stunning environments, like Cradle Mountain and Kangaroo Island. The best part? The entire cost of your ticket with Tasmanian Walking Co will be donated to charitable endeavours across wildlife rescue, youth engagement, regenerative programs and more.
