An eco holiday does not have to stop at carbon offsetting your flight, and reusing the bath towels in your hotel. If you want to tread as lightly on the planet as you can next holiday break, The Green Travel Guide Australia 2011/2012 published by EcoTourism Australia will provide you with a great range of ideas – and they have generously provided State of Green with 5 copies to giveaway!
Eco holiday ideas at your fingertips ........
The Green Travel Guide is an easy read. Divided into chapters dedicated to each State, you can simply flick through to the State you wish to visit, then peruse the wide selection of eco certified businesses operating across that State. Eco tours, attractions and accommodation are all covered, and includes suggestions ranging from relaxing beach resorts to bird watching lodges, marine discovery cruises, aboriginal culture parks, and even organic restaurants to visit in the region.
Holiday ideas galore!
Each of the businesses listed in the Guide includes an eco certification logo which are graded into three categories – Nature Tourism, EcoTourism and Advanced Ecotourism. Generally, the logo identifies those tourist operators that have committed to minimizing their impact on the environment, use resources wisely, help local communities and/or contribute to the conservation of the environment- all incredibly commendable!.
++ GIVEAWAY DETAILS ++
To win one of 5 copies of The Green Travel Guide 2011/2012, simply leave a comment below. The winners will be drawn at random on Sunday 15 January 2011 after 7pm, and notified by email. Goodluck!
** If you want to purchase a copy now, we have also just commenced stocking The Green Travel Guide 2011/2012 online at State of Green – Happy Holidays!
Hopefully it includes details on markets or shops that sell locally grown produce for those of us that like to do the odd bit of self catering while holidaying?
How wonderful, a guide that helps people become more environmentally friendly. I hope it will have suggestions for vegan/vegetarian restaurants, and perhaps farmers markets for people who like to self cater
What a great encouragement to get out and see Australia in an organic environmentally aware way.
Here is hoping that there is information on where to find sustainable food sources along the way: organic and permaculture farms and gardens selling their wares.
Love a good travel guide when meandering around. Its always nice to stumble upon something only the locals may know about.
Just want I need, as we have been taking more short breaks in other states, and are not aware which businesses are green minded!
Just in time for our National sojourn!
We’re trying to plan an environmentally sensitive honeymoon at the moment and this would be so helpful. Cheers!
Sounds like the ideal holiday guide. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
A Green Travel Guide, now I can make some good green choices about where to stay. It is a great idea!
My boyfriend and I in the beginning stages of planning our wedding and honeymoon, and Australia was top of both his and my list! We’d love to have this travel guide for planning out the details!
This looks like a fantastic reference guide – thanks for the giveaway!
What a great idea, look forward to checking it out
I love doing a quick google of places we’re about to visit before I leave home to find out whether there’s any organic farmer’s markets or unique children’s shops nearby. This would be a fantastic resource to go one step further and be able to choose somewhere wonderful to stay as well.
Sounds like a great little guide and a fantastic idea!
I’d love to win
Just what i need, thanks for the giveaway
Would love to use this as my guide to help my overseas friends see the best of Australia as sustainably as possible.
State of Green should be a way of life, not only when we travel but how we live, I live love Green.
Been two years since I traveled across this wide wonderfull land of ours.. And what an adventure that was! ’1 car, 1 boat, 2 adults, 3 kids an alot of exploring =)…. And were all starting to get itchy feet again!
Travelling on a tight budget last year I learnt that Australia has so much to see & do which is free and amazing – I am sure this guide would build on my knowledge.
What an awesome idea! Looks like a fabulous book
Great giveaway
What a terrific idea I’m sure it will be popular
It’s hard being green sometimes, this book would really help!
Just what i need
Oh my! This is exactly what we need for 2012! Thanks for the chance Jenny! xo m.
Thanks to all that entered this great giveaway. The FIVE lucky winners have been emailed so check your inbox! Happy eco Holidays!