Lizard Island, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland © Tourism Australia
Sustainable travel experiences in Australia
Lavish escapes and sustainable travel combine for deep connections with our environments at the Luxury Lodges of Australia.
Stay on a nature or wildlife conservancy
Stay on a nature or wildlife conservancy
Many of the Luxury Lodges of Australia are guided by strong conservation principles. Arkaba, located in South Australia’s rugged Flinders Ranges, is equal parts luxury homestead and private wildlife conservancy. Set on 60,000 acres (24,281 hectares) of bushland, it’s one of our country's most remote and exclusive stays.
Support local artists
Support local artists
Longitude 131, a luxury lodge located near the sacred monolith of Uluru, offers the exclusive opportunity for mindful travellers to visit the oldest continuously-running Aboriginal art centre. During your visit to Ernabella Arts, you’ll meet a diverse group of artists, hear their stories and learn how they use traditional Anangu symbols to express their Tjukurpa (sacred stories of country and law).
Savour local produce
Savour local produce
Our abundance of locally-grown produce is a testament to our diverse and pristine landscapes. Lake House, located an hour and a half from Melbourne in Daylesford, is not only a luxury lodge with a celebrated restaurant and cooking school, but also a leader in nurturing an entire community of local producers driven by sustainable practices. The two-hatted Lake House Restaurant is a genuine example of paddock-to-plate dining, sustained over 30 years.
Meet wildlife in their habitats
Meet wildlife in their habitats
One of the most enticing experiences is the chance to meet our native wildlife. With kangaroos that lounge on the beach, wombats who waddle across grassland and marine life dashing around coral reefs, there are plenty of chances to spot local creatures across the country. Lizard Island, the northernmost island resort on the Great Barrier Reef is a luxe base for snorkelling, diving and boating in the world’s largest reef system. Guests are encouraged to visit the Lizard Island Research Station, a facility committed to protecting the health of the reef.
Get hands on with conservation
Get hands on with conservation
Many luxury experiences allow you to learn about and play a part in the conservation of our environments and wildlife. On the east coast of Tasmania is a place of clear running water, crisp air and the kind of wilderness that stops you in your tracks. Saffire Freycinet creates an experience that brings together nature, effortless comfort and the chance to get hands-on with a cornerstone of the state’s ecosystem: the bee. Join Rob ‘The Bee Man’ Barker and venture to bee hives that look out to the signature landmark of the region, the Hazards Mountains.
