Consider an Eco Resort for Your Next Holiday

Consider an Eco Resort for Your Next Holiday

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Posted 2025-03-12 by Maria-MPG Narrativesfollow
Have you considered an adventure holiday while staying at an eco-resort?

Experience the perfect blend of luxury, adventure, and sustainability with Australia’s top eco-resorts. These breathtaking destinations offer a unique way to immerse yourself in nature without compromising the environment. Here are five resorts to consider when you're planning your next holiday.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge, WA
You will find information about the location of Bell Gorge at the ATP website.

Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge. Image courtesy of Bell Gorge website

This eco-resort is good for independent travellers who self-drive. Just off the Gibb River Rd, Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge is located on land owned by the Imintji Aboriginal community. If you want a real eco-adventure, then check out APT's wilderness lodges with a self-drive Kimberley holiday.

As the sole tour operator to have Advanced Ecotourism Certification in this region, this lodge is No.1 with discerning travellers.

Enjoy what nature has to offer. Image courtesy of Bell Gorge website

The lodge uses products and eco initiatives that reduce the effect on our environment, including -
  • Use of environmentally friendly cleaning products
  • Returning all recyclable items to Broome for processing
  • Adopting solar/diesel hybrid systems to reduce fossil fuel use
  • Utilising ABCO (recycling solutions) systems for recycling water

  • You can book Bell Gorge through ATP Luxury Travel. Contact them on their website

    TASMANIA

    Coastal Pavilions Freycinet Lodge, TAS
    Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay, Tasmania
    Ph: 1300 061 835
    Email: [email protected]

    Freycinet Lodge accommodation. Elegant and sustainable. Image courtesy of Coastal Pavilions website

    Coastal Pavilions Freycinet Lodge is on my bucket list of places to visit in Australia. Over the next few years, I want to discover more of our amazing continent. Having been to Tasmania only once, I am keen to see more.

    Set amongst the coastal bush of Freycinet National Park, this eco-resort offers natural surrounds in ultimate comfort. The Pavilions are nestled among the trees, some with water views. They are luxurious with king beds, outdoor bathtub, expansive decks and are perfect for romantic getaways.

    Accommodation moulded into the wilderness. Image courtesy of Coastal Pavilions website

    Things you should know before you travel -
  • Self-drive holiday
  • Two night minimum stay over high season dates
  • A la carte breakfast for two in the Main Lodge or an in-room breakfast hamper
  • Complimentary minibar
  • Check-in is 2 pm, check out is 10 am
  • Because Freycinet Lodge is located within Freycinet National Park, park entry fees apply for all guests. National Park passes are available from Freycinet Lodge reception upon check-in
  • Infants aged 0-2 years and under stay free and a cot can be requested at the time of reservation. Extra bedding for children is not available in the Coastal Pavilions. Freycinet Lodge’s Family Cabin is an excellent option for families.

  • Freycinet Lodge is a MyNRMA destination. You will find this and more destinations at the website

    QUEENSLAND

    Daintree Eco Lodge, QLD
    Address: 3189 Mossman-Daintree Road, Daintree, Queensland
    Ph: 07 4098 6100
    Email: [email protected]

    Daintree Eco Lodge is nestled in the tropical treetops. Image courtesy of Lodge website

    The World-Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest in Queensland provides luxury eco-resort accommodation at the Daintree Ecolodge. This breathtaking location has 15 eco-friendly bayans (bungalows) set within the canopy.

    The Julaymba Restaurant and The Daintree Wellness Spa are available for your needs.

    Comfort and luxury in the bedrooms. Image courtesy of Lodge website

    Nature surrounds you as you listen to the birds and discover waterfalls on daily walks, enjoying tropical wonders. The restaurant offers organic food to delight your senses. This is the place to relax and reconnect, to breathe in tropical air and renew your spirit.

    Things to know -
  • Self-drive holiday
  • Daily breakfast included
  • Free parking

  • For more information, visit the Daintree Ecolodge website.

    VICTORIA

    The Yellow Box Wood, VIC
    Address: Heathcote, Central Victoria
    Phone: 0415103911

    Glamping at an eco-resort. Image courtesy of Yellow Box Wood website

    This is glamping in luxury tented accommodation. At the Yellow Box Wood safari-style tents in Heathcote, Victoria, you will camp in style. There are two off-grid glamping tents set in 100 acres and it's only 90 minutes from Melbourne.

    With views across the hills and bushland, the tents accommodate four guests, feature spacious decks, firepits and BBQs. Not to mention all the wildlife coming to say hello. There is also a mineral salt swimming pool set in a landscaped native garden. You are welcome to walk or ride through the 100 acres too.

    Nature and wildlife at this eco-resort. Image courtesy of Yellow Box Wood website

    The two safari-style tents are -

    Echidna ridge
    Set high on the hill with spectacular views, the tent is built on a raised timber platform with a large undercover deck. The deck is perfect for watching the sunset with a glass of wine and nibbles.

    Emu valley
    Nestled further South-East in the valley, this accommodation still has great views and it is also built on a raised timber platform with a large undercover deck.

    Find out more about glamping at the Yellow Box Wood Heathcote website .

    NEW SOUTH WALES

    Spicers Sangoma Retreat, NSW
    Address: 70 Grandview Lane, Bowen Mountain, Blue Mountains
    Ph: 1300 352 190
    Email: [email protected]

    Spicers Sangoma Retreat Blue Mountains. Image courtesy of Retreat website

    Sangoma is a Zulu word meaning healer. At Spicers Sangoma Retreat in the Blue Mountains there is a sense of calm and restoration. This all-inclusive retreat commits to sustainability being certified by Tourism Australia. It is perched on the eastern edges of the Blue Mountain range as it overlooks the Nepean River delta below.

    The resort features an award-winning restaurant, Amara, and along with the other resorts in this group, they have been recognised in the Australian Good Food Guide.

    Luxurious and relaxing accommodation. Image courtesy of Retreat website

    This resort is committed to being eco-friendly in the following ways -
  • Sustainable food: The restaurant serves locally sourced, organic, and seasonal produce
  • Composting: The resort has a compost machine that turns food scraps into compost
  • Rainwater: The resort has water tanks that collect rainwater for use on-site
  • Solar panels: The resort has solar panels on the roof
  • Waste reduction: The resort has waste stations and is working to reduce waste to landfill
  • Climate control: The resort is trialing a system to automate air conditioning in rooms

  • To find out more about Spicers Sangoma Retreat, visit their website.

    Eco resorts sit in the luxury travel market. Staying at one of the above resorts is a way to spoil yourself whilst satisfying your sense of adventure, whilst offering a unique opportunity to experience luxury sustainably. Even though there is a higher price tag, for those who enjoy an immersive nature experience with top-tier amenities, it is worth supporting environmentally responsible tourism.

    Five eco-friendly resorts to discover in Australia. Think about eco-tourism for your next getaway.


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