escape! Magazine – July 2019

M

ore people than ever are looking to
minimise everyday environmental
footprints. Travellers are seeking out
sustainable and low-impact holiday options that
hold environmentally conscious ethos.
New travel trends show an increasing number
of tourists seeking challenging experiences that help
reflect and make meaningful, long-lasting changes
in people’s lives.
With the rise of eco-conscious travellers,

Australia’s Eco-conscious Retreats

On the Rise

Australia is now teeming with a plethora of world

class, responsible and educational travel experiences

and accommodation options.

Here are just some of your options.

Discovery Rottnest Island,

Western Australia

Discovery Rottnest Island is a short ferry-ride from

Perth in the beautiful surroundings of Rottnest

Island. Nestled behind the dunes of Pinky Beach

is a poolside beach-club, a restaurant and 83

sustainably sourced eco-tents. Nature-bound

boardwalks connect the coastal properties, entwined

throughout the secluded coves and white-sand

beach aiming to strengthen the precious sand dunes

and provide improved beach access. These eco-tents

are made from sustainable materials that allow for

natural airflow. Using natural woods and canvas, a

revegetation plan also ensures that the surrounding

flora and fauna continues to be enriched. As the

island’s first low impact glamping experience

ENVIRONMENTALLY-CONSCIOUS WORLD WANDERERS SHOULD LOOK

NO FURTHER THAN AUSTRALIA FOR THEIR NEXT ADVENTURES.

TEXT & IMAGES: TOURISM AUSTRALIA

and first new accommodation in over 30 years,

Discovery Rottnest Island is something different.

Sanctuary by Sirromet,

Queensland

Nestled around the paperbark trees and giant

native gums is Queensland’s first winery glamping

experience, Sanctuary by Sirromet at Sirromet

Wines Estate. Located only thirty minutes

away from Brisbane, Sanctuary boasts a strong

commitment to sustainability. Their eco-tents run

completely off solar power and recycled water;

thoughtfully fitted with biodegradable toiletries.

Offering more than just wine and wallabies, 55

safari-style glamping tents reside on the 20-acre

property amongst the natural flora and wildlife,

with fully-furnished amenities making guests feel

right at home.

Discovery Rottnest Island comes equipped with a poolside-beach club

The interior of a superior family tent,

Discovery Rottnest Island Sunset at Sanctuary by Sirromet

Take in the surrounding greenery at

Sanctuary by Sirromet