Posted by Concierge Traveller on November 24, 2024 · 23 Comments
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... Read More
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Posted by Concierge Traveller on February 10, 2025 · 23 Comments
Never-Never Country: Cairns to Darwin, Australia
The Never Never - The name was first recorded, in the late 19th century, describing the uninhabited regions of Australia - then called just ‘The Never-Never’. The more remote outback regions of the Northern Territory and Queensland are still known by that name. This is as much a state of mind and a folk-memory that recalls the pre-settlement outback life with fondness as it is a precise... Read More
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Posted by Concierge Traveller on February 3, 2025 · 18 Comments
Cape York Peninsula and Thursday Island, Australia
The Cape York Peninsula is said to begin north of the Jardine River. Make the effort to get to the “top” and you will be justly rewarded with discovering the fantastical islands of Torres Strait. What sets this corner of Australia apart from the rest is its unique cultural heritage and, because of its strategic location, its pivotal wartime role for Australia. Situated in the heart of Torres... Read More
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