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Sustainability

Every lodge in the Luxury Lodges of Australia collection is dedicated to the ecological and cultural sustainability of the environments and communities around which it operates. More and more, travellers are looking to make a positive contribution to the places they visit, and so ‘travel with purpose’ is a principal focus for the guest experience offering of each of the lodges and the sustainable initiatives in place vary according to the destination, its wildlife, community and culture. Guided experiences that are both educational and enriching for guests are among the most popular as guests seek a more active, positive connection with the environment.

OUR DNA

OUR COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT

The business of operating each of the lodges depends on the ongoing appeal and health of the surrounding environment and wildlife. The approach to environmental conservation varies greatly between lodges depending on their location and the nature of their environment, making for a rich and diverse response to environmental sustainability across the collection.
Arkaba People & Purpose

A conversation-led
legacy in the outback

Since 2009, Wild Bush Luxury’s dedicated team has transformed Arkaba Station in the Flinders Ranges of South Australia from an ecologically-degraded sheep station into a 60,000-acre thriving private wildlife conservancy.
Bamurru Plains People & Purpose

Sitting lightly
on the land

At Bamurru Plains, a luxury wilderness camp located on a 300 sq km concession at the edge of the Mary River floodplain and World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, the team aims to highlight the diversity of Australia’s uniquely specialised ecosystems.
Capella Lodge People & purpose

Sustainability on
Lord Howe /sland

Capella Lodge's location on World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island means adhering to a range of stringent operational regulations designed to conserve the island’s spectacular natural beauty and unique ecology.
Lizard Island People & Purpose

Supporting the wellbeing
of the Great Barrier Reef

Lizard Island provides guests with an abundance of opportunities to explore and be educated about the reef ecostystem, with regular scheduled interpretive nature walks and presentations on marine and terrestrial systems, delivered by the resort’s resident naturalists.
Bullo River Station People & Purpose

Balancing pastoral work
with conservation

Practising the ethos of never taking too much or working the land too hard, Bullo is a low-impact tourism destination that weaves immersive cultural experiences, conservation efforts, and the workings of a cattle station, delivering an unforgettable experience that nurtures both the soul and the environment.
qualia People & Purpose

Luxury underpinned by
environmental sustainability

The best way to truly understand why the Great Barrier Reef needs protecting is to experience it first-hand. qualia offers guests exclusive and unforgettable experiences designed to inspire curiosity and an understanding of how precious the Reef really is.
Sal Salis People & Purpose

A model partnership
for sustainable tourism

Camouflaged among the coastal sand dunes between the twin World Heritage Areas of Ningaloo Reef and Cape Range National Park, Sal Salis is one of Australia’s most environmentally sound tourism properties.
Southern Ocean Lodge People & Purpose

Setting the standard
for sustainable luxury

Southern Ocean Lodge's evolving sustainable management policy focuses on reducing energy consumption and waste and minimises environmental impact, ultimately enhancing the guests’ experience of the destination.
True North Adventure Cruises People & Purpose

True luxury is
experiencing wild frontiers

True North Adventure Cruises can access places bigger ships can’t – and goes where few humans have ventured before. It is a light footprint that makes an adventure cruise one of the most environmentally sensitive and memorable ways of experiencing privileged access to a precious wilderness area.

OUR DNA

SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNTIES

The lodges’ close integration with the community serves to inject vitality and sustainability to the local area; and the resulting experiences are very much a part of the enriching guest experience of the lodge and destination.
Lake House People & Purpose

Celebrating local,
regional seasonal food

Underlying everything at Lake House is the philosophy that a regional destination restaurant cannot exist in isolation from its region. Lake House’s cuisine and experiences celebrate the beauty of the local people, produce, place and seasons.
The Louise People & Purpose

Showcasing the best of
the Barossa region

A commitment to environmental and community sustainability is central to operations at The Louise. The vast majority of the food and wine on the Appellation menu comes from within 30km of the kitchen door, including seasonal fruits and vegetables from the restaurant’s own kitchen garden.
Mt Mulligan Lodge People & Purpose

A better and more
sustainable future for all

Mt Mulligan Lodge is focused on reducing the impact on the environment by treading lightly on the landscape, making a positive impact on the local community while preserving its history and inspiring guests with an enthusiasm for conservation.
Saffire Freycinet People & Purpose

Deep and diverse
connection to place

Guests are encouraged to gain a deeper understanding of Saffire’s ‘eat local’ philosophy and supply chain and can see how Saffire’s home-grown honey is produced or step into a pair of waders to taste prized Pacific oysters while learning about marine ecology.
On Board People & Purpose

A minimal footprint
& minimum food miles

Sustainability is at the centre of On Board's Odalisque III design. With just 12 guests, a minimal footprint is maintained when exploring, food miles are kept to a minimum and locally produced and crafted elements feature across every aspect of the boat.

OUR DNA

CONNECTION, CULTURE & COUNTRY

The chance to make a personal connection or learn and discover more about our First Nations people and their cultures is one of the wonderful privileges of travel in Australia. Several of the lodges are located close to Indigenous communities or significant cultural sites and work with these communities to deliver meaningful cultural experiences and insights for guests.
Longitude 131° People & Purpose

Connecting with
Anangu culture

The focus of the guest experience at Longitude 131° is on deepening understanding and connecting with the rugged yet fragile natural environment and the rich cultural heritage of the Indigenous Anangu people, whose history in the region extends back 60,000 years.
Pretty Beach House People & Purpose

Honouring our
/ndigenous heritage

For Pretty Beach House proprietors, Brian and Karina Barry, honouring the Aboriginal cultural heritage of the site and its Traditional Owners, the Darkinjung people is an important part of connecting guests to the place.
Silky Oaks Lodge People & Purpose

Connecting with Kuku
Yalanji culture

Guests travel to Silky Oaks Lodge for a first-hand experience of fragile, valuable ecosystems like the Daintree and the Great Barrier Reef. These ecosystems have been under the custodianship of the Kuku Yalanji for some 50,000 years.
El Questro Homestead People & Purpose

Conserving Country and
culture in the Kimberley

Together with the Traditional Owners of The Kimberley, the Balanggarra people in the north and the Ngarinyin in the south, the team behind El Questro Homestead see themselves as custodians of this precious swathe of truly wild Country. They aim to preserve it for the future and share its wonders with guests.

OUR LITTLE WHITE BOOK

The Luxury Lodges of Australia brochure has become a treasured and widely recognisable ‘go to’ for Australian experiential luxury, enjoyed both online and in printed form at our lodges. The brochure is available to view or download in eight languages below.