3 of the Most Astonishing Eco Hotels in Australia

If you are an eco-conscious traveler wanting to explore Australia, you probably wonder which hotels in Australia are the best for eco-tourism.

Australia is one of the most eco-tourism friendly places in the world. With its nature-rich land and incredible indigenous history and wildlife, Australians are proud of their efforts in sustaining and caring for their land and everyone in it.

Whether you’re looking to surf some crystal blue waves, hike in the dusty red desert, snorkel through the colorful reef, explore a tropical rainforest, or escape into the wilderness, you can rest assured that you’ll find a stunning place to stay in Australia.

This article walks through the top three most unique eco-friendly types of accommodation in Australia.

One&Only – Wolgan Valley, NSW:
A luxurious and breathtaking place to stay in Australia

At the One&Only resort in New South Wales, Australia, you encounter the most breathtaking views of the World Heritage-listed Wollemi and Blue Mountain National Park.

Roughly a 3-hour drive from Sydney Airport by car, it will bring you to experience a place to stay in Australia that is welcoming you with 7,000 acres of 40 ultra-luxury suites, an award-winning spa, swimming pools, gymnasium, conference facilities, and incredible nature and conservation experiences like no other.

The One&Only, Wolgan Valley resort is also recognized for its commitment to achieving the best practices for environmental and social sustainability and has partnered with EarthCheck, the world’s leading benchmarking and certification provider.

Their sustainability efforts include lowering their carbon footprint, the production of waste, reducing energy and water consumption, recycling, sustainable procurement, revegetation, wombat preservation, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Click here to make your reservation at One＆Only Wolgan Valley!

The Villas – Barossa, SA:
Accommodation in Australia off the beaten path

As an accredited Sustainable Tourism Business, The Villas – Barossa offers simple yet unique and luxurious accommodation in Australia that has taken sustainability to another level!

With its villas built as Eco Shelters by a local community, the true bush retreat is only an hour’s drive from Adelaide, South Australia.

If you feel like getting away from the hustle and bustle and getting a taste of the local spirits of the South, you can sit on the deck munching on some local wine and a cheeseboard, overlooking the treetops of the native Australian bushland.

While listening to the songs of rare, native birds, you can relax with the thought of supporting an accommodation in Australia that consistently puts effort into their ecological responsibilities. This includes recycling, enhancing local biodiversity, revegetating endangered woodland, using only local produce, and more.

Click here to make your reservation at The Villas – Barossa!

Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat – Broome, WA:
Multi-award-winning place to stay in Australia

Feel ready to disconnect to reconnect at nature’s playground? Then the Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat might be the perfect eco-friendly option for you.

Located only an hour’s drive south of Broome in Western Australia, you can indulge in safari-style glamping, luxury eco villas, and ocean-front deluxe villas.

You can explore everything from yoga sessions to an onsite five-star bar and restaurant, an oceanfront swimming pool, spa, and eye-catching wilderness encounters on the wooden boardwalks. 

Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat is a proudly multi-award-winning place to stay in Australia. In 2011, the resort was awarded the “Environmental Initiative Award” by the Australian Hotel Association and won the Australian Tourism Award for “Unique Accommodation” under the topics “Natural Heritage & Biodiversity.”

Eco Beach continues in its efforts to minimize its impact on the surrounding landscape, build eco-friendly accommodations, and use solar power as its primary energy resource. 

Click here to make your reservation at Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat!

Whether you’re looking to escape to the local wine regions of Adelaide, the beachy north of Broome, or wine down at a luxury resort near a big city like Sydney, these three eco-friendly hotels in Australia will not disappoint!

If you feel like pairing your eco-hotel experience with some great Australian eco-tour options, click here to check out our recommendations.

If you want to learn more about ecotourism in Australia and its indigenous people and culture, click here.

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