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How To Travel Sustainably In Australia

Taking a trip Down Under is a major life experience and whether you live locally or come from afar, it is important to enjoy your holiday around Australia and travel sustainably. Learn more about discovering cities, exploring the wilderness and having an outback adventure in a green and sustainable way.

Choose green accommodation

There are an increasing number of accommodation options across Australia for those who wish to stay in a comfortable and eco-friendly location and travel sustainably. Whatever your budget or preferences, you’re sure to find a place that suits you and does its bit for the planet too. While some people may be hesitant about staying in green alternatives to traditional accommodation, there are a range of hostels and hotels that have all the modern amenities without damaging the environment that Australia is famed for. This is also an excellent time to get adventurous – consider staying in a yurt, tree house or camping under the stars for sustainable accommodation options with a difference.

Take public transport

Reduce your carbon footprint and lessen the amount of planet-harming emissions that pollute the air by taking public transport instead. Cities such as Sydney and Melbourne have a range of fantastic transit systems which are easy to use and offer a cost-effective way to get around, as well as offering tourists an insight into local life. It’s also possible to travel sustainably by taking public transport interstate or between major towns – consider railways or coaches for an epic journey across the country and see scenery you’d otherwise miss if you were driving.

Join an eco-friendly tour

Going on a tour is a great way to get to know other travellers if you’re taking a solo holiday in the country, while also being an effective way to learn more about a particular site or area. By choosing a tour company that follows sustainable practices, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience even more knowing that your travels aren’t negatively affecting local communities or native animal habitats. These tours often allow you to get close to famous wildlife such as koalas and kangaroos in an environmentally aware way as well as a range of other activities.

Use local produce

Support the economy of the place you’re visiting by shopping locally. Not only is this a great cost-cutting exercise, but shopping at the local markets or using naturally sourced toiletries and other eco-friendly products helps the environment in the region too. See this as an opportunity to try food and products that are made in the area, reducing the need for potentially planet damaging packaging and transport.

Discard thoughtfully

Wherever you are in the world, including in Australia, recycle as much as possible – many Australian cities have recycling bins where you can separate waste sustainably. Cut down on plastic consumption by replacing plastic bags and bottles with bpa-free water bottles and carry your belongings in reusable bags. Take an eco coffee cup with you on your journey. Small changes like these can make the world of difference and help you travel sustainably and care for the destinations you may be passing through. While it’s important to enjoy yourself when on holiday, you should also remember that people live there all-year round, so it’s important to care for the environment which supports a location.

Give sustainably

Following a green and sustainable lifestyle doesn’t have to stop when your holiday finishes. Continue the holiday spirit and surprise your family and friends with gifts that capture your holiday in Australia without harming the planet. This means not taking any shells or flowers from local habitats and avoiding copious use of plastic or other non-renewable materials in the packaging and wrapping of their gifts.

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