Sail Taupo’s Māori Rock Carvings sustainably
Take to the water on Lake Taupo and explore the scenic Western Bays of Lake Taupō to see the huge Māori rock carvings at Mine Bay. Step aboard the electric yacht with Sail Barbary, and not only experience sailing on the crystal-blue waters of Lake Taupō, but do so sustainably
Ziplining to save Rotorua’s ancient forest
Listen to the podcast New Zealand’s cultural hub of Rotorua, known for its geothermal activity and fascinating Māori culture, is also home to a conservation initiative balancing tourism to educate and get results. Rotorua Canopy Tours takes you on a journey through a prehistoric native forest while engaging in essential conservation work.
Earth Day every day with Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten Expeditions are a leader in sustainable cruising. With the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a framework, the world’s largest expedition cruise company focuses on innovation, technology and concrete measures to explore as responsibly as possible. Hurtigruten has been operating in and exploring some of the most challenging waters in the
Roam wild in the Daintree Rainforest region
A 95 km stretch from Mossman Gorge, about an hour's drive north of Cairns, the Daintree Region is where the rainforest flows down from the mountains to the beach and meets the fringing reefs. Sir David Attenborough described the Daintree as “the most extraordinary place on earth”. This is no surprise, considering
Fraser Island highlights environmental awareness
The largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island, has opened an Environmental Hub to enhance environmental awareness and conservation efforts of the island. The K’gari World Heritage Discovery Centre is located within Kingfisher Bay Resort, and is free for all visitors to the island. Opened with a Butchulla Welcome to Country,
Wild hikes in Esperance
Esperance has everything to offer travellers looking to get out in nature and roam in the wild with its remote and beautiful surroundings. The idyllic coastal town with its stunning white sandy beaches and national parks is a hiker’s paradise. Whether you are a regular hiker or more of a casual
Sustainability forefront for World Wildlife Day
Today is World Wildlife Day, with 2021 celebrating the theme "Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet". The world is being encouraged to #DoOneThingToday to support forest communities and conserve forest wildlife. Forests are not only home to 80% of terrestrial wildlife on earth, but some 350 million people live within
Glamp at Tasmania’s Truffle Lodge
Beyond five-star, Tasmania’s Truffle Lodge offers a million stars with its luxury under canvas glamping experience on the banks of the Derwent River. Situated on just 39 km from Hobart, this lodge makes you feel a million miles away without sacrificing the comforts of home. Styled to resemble an Aussie Bush
How Coral IVF is helping the Great Barrier Reef
The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef, is currently experiencing one of the most spectacular events to occur on the reef, is the annual synchronised spawning of corals. Likened to an underwater fireworks display, the spectacular display is proof of the future, the development of the next generation
Australian Backcountry snow on show
The North Face has announced the release of Western Faces, an Australian backcountry ski film showcasing the unexpected terrain of the Main Range in the Snowy Mountains region. Created by Lachlan Humphreys, of Clean Line Productions and Rob Norman, of Knack Studios, Australian mountaineer Tim Macartney-Snape, freeskier Anna Segal and Freeride