Western Australia enjoys eco-tourism boom

With more than 12,000 km of pristine coastline and so many unique natural landscapes and ecosystems, it’s no wonder that many tourism operators are introducing sustainable principles to ensure Western Australia’s (WA) precious assets are protected.

The past 18 months have seen the introduction of many sustainable and eco friendly tourism products in all corners of the State.

Perhaps one of the most beautiful properties demonstrating a commitment to eco tourism is Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef (salsalis.com.au) an exclusive safari camp hidden in the white sand dunes of Western Australia’s Cape Range National Park. 

Five spacious wilderness tents are just metres from the water’s edge and the world’s greatest fringing coastal coral reef.  Sal Salis accommodation and hosting style exudes ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ and Sal Salis guides deliver an extraordinary insight to one of Australia’s best kept natural secrets – Ningaloo Reef.  

Other similar properties include Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat (ecobeach.com.au), an eco resort set in a pristine and untouched landscape, just one hour’s drive south of Broome in WA’s north west.

The retreat offers guests a perfect piece of Kimberley beach and bush, with the comfort and service of a resort. Accommodation is provided through a variety of beautifully appointed, self-sustaining Eco Villas and luxurious safari-style Eco Tents, which are solar powered, designed to capture natural breezes and so reduce use of air conditioning and fitted with the latest in energy monitoring systems.

The eco certified Karijini Eco Retreat (karijiniecoretreat.com.au) was one of Western Australia’s first high end eco tourism properties, offering guests a truly unique experience in the breath-taking setting of Karijini National Park.

The accommodation facility is 100% owned by the local Gumala Aboriginal Corporation (gumala.com.au) which in turn represents the collective interests of the three Aboriginal language groups Niapiali, Bunjima and Innawonga of the Pilbara region. 

The multi award winning Retreat offers quality accommodation and facilities and the best outback hospitality.

These properties provide the best nature and wildlife experiences WA has to offer - in comfort but with a minimal environmental footprint. For more information and bookings, visit responsibletravel.com.

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