Tourism in hand with nature recognised by Ecotourism Australia
THE Scenic Rim’s growing reputation as a place to experience nature at its pristine best has received a glowing endorsement from Ecotourism Australia.
The region has just been awarded a rare ECO Destination Certification as a result of meeting global best-practice standards in ecotourism, responsible travel and environmental conservation.
As the first destination to achieve certification in 2025, the Scenic Rim becomes only the 12th in Australia to earn this prestigious recognition.
The most recent award further endorses the district as the place to venture to when looking for a true nature retreat.
The Scenic Rim is celebrated for its UNESCO World Heritage Gondwana rainforests, dramatic landscapes and natural beauty, six National Parks, patchworks of rich paddocks and award-winning local produce and its warm hospitality.
Visitors to the region benefit from the services of more than a dozen tourism operators who are Ecotourism Certified with Ecotourism Australia, including Araucaria Ecotours, Binna Burra Lodge, Horizon Guides, Leisure Solutions, Mt Barney Lodge, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, ParkTours, Southern Cross Tours, Spicers Scenic Rim Trail, Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves, Tamborine Mountain Distillery, Tamborine Mountain Glades, Thunderbird Park and the TreeTop Challenge.
Travel the Rim sustainably
Sustainable travel is more than simply choosing a destination and the activities you do while you’re there — it’s also about how you travel and what you pack, and taking the time to slow down to fully appreciate and learn about the place you’re visiting.
One of the keys is to travel lightly, adventure big and make sure you see the sunrises and the sunsets of the Scenic Rim, as they are the perfect bookends to the wonder of the region.
For more on where to visit, hike and see: visitscenicrim.com.au
