Top Eco lodges in Australia and around the world

Looking for a holiday that won’t harm our planet? There are many places you can go in and out of Australia to keep things green along the way.

Longitude 131, Australia’s Red Centre
Tragically destroyed after a fire in 2003, the renovated Longitude 131 is now back and better than ever. Eco-sensitive, luxurious and undeniably romantic, a stay in one of these luxury tents with stunning views of Uluru will make any trip to the Red Centre more memorable.

Binna Burra Mountain Lodge and Campsite, Queensland, Australia
A mountain retreat with some of the most spectacular views in Australia, this bird-watcher’s paradise includes safari-style tents on land that has been restored to its original rainforest state. Composting, recycling and energy-efficient lighting make it an eco-friendly must.

Daintree eco-lodge and spa, Australia
The rainforest surrounding this eco-lodge is over a million years old. The 15 rustic villas, and bush tucker menu mixed with upmarket modern Australian cuisine make it even more exciting, and with diving at the Great Barrier Reef on your doorstep and huge efforts to preserve Aboriginal culture, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better spot than this.

Kingfisher Bay Resort & Village, Fraser Island, Australia
The World Heritage Listed Fraser Island is a popular holiday destination but the Kingfisher Bay Resort won the inaugural Steve Irwin award in 1992 for pioneering ecotourism in the area. Designed to blend in with the surroundings, an on-site worm farm even makes compost from waste.

Thala Beach Lodge, Cairns, Australia
Located on a private headland between Cairns and Port Douglas, Thala Beach Lodge makes the perfect base from which to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Management at this 5-star resort strives to protect the local environment and they’ve achieved the highest level of Eco Tourism accreditation. Relax and get back to nature.

Allawah Retreat, Cairns Highlands, Australia
Located in the stunning Atherton Tablelands, up in the Cairns Highlands, Allawah is so peaceful it translates as ‘sit down, stay here and rest for a while’ in Aboriginal. Hidden in the bush this resort conserves heat and water, sources food produce locally, reduces carbon emissions and educates their staff in all things “green”.

Paradise Bay Island Eco Escape, Whitsundays, Australia
With solar power, recycled rainwater and locally sourced and produced food, this luxurious eco-friendly resort in the Whitsundays is in a league of its own. With just seven rooms, Paradise Bay can also only be accessed by helicopter. Bliss.

Turtle island, Fiji
With 150 staff members for a maximum of 14 couples and just 500 acres to explore, Turtle Island is just the kind of picture perfect paradise you’re imagining. And let’s not forget, ‘Blue Lagoon’ the movie was filmed here, too. Natural springs provide the water for the lodge’s organic garden, so you know that time spent on this stunning Fiji Island is just as good for your conscience as it is for your suntan.

Tiamo Resorts, South Andros Island, Bahamas
The private beach bungalows of Tiamo Resorts are as green as you can get in the beautiful Bahamas. Solar powered and designed for maximum airflow and minimum erosion, they make sure a holiday on the stunning island of South Andros is as nice to the environment as you’ll be to your partner in paradise.

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