Sustainability and Eco Tourism

The Karijini Eco Retreat is committed to assure visitors will stay in authentic nature-based accommodation and have access to eco-friendly experiences. The eco retreat runs on majority solar power to help minimise our carbon footprint. Water is sourced from rainwater and onsite bores and we monitor our usage regularly. We have our own environmentally friendly wastewater plant that allows us to use greywater to rejuvenate the surrounding native bushland.

Karijini Eco Retreat is committed to implementing and sharing the following eco-friendly, sustainable practices;

Our Eco Accreditations

Karijini Eco Retreat are active members of Ecotourism Australia and have achieved the Advanced Ecotourism Certification. This certification is granted to Australia's leading and most innovative ecotourism products that operate with minimal impact on the environment and provide opportunities to learn about the environment with operators who are committed to achieving best practice, using resources wisely, contributing to conserving the environment and helping local communities.

We have also begun our journey to become a Sustainable Tourism Certified property with Ecotourism Australia. We have just completed the Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard and achieved a score of 80%! Our team will continue to strive to improve our sustainability practices.

We have joined the Tourism Emission Reduction Program and with the support of ERC Australia we have committed to decarbonise our operations. To access our Emissions Reduction Plan, please click here.

Through the national Quality Tourism Framework we also hold EcoStar and Sustainable Tourism Accreditations.

Karijini Eco Retreat assures visitors will choose authentic nature-based accommodation and top quality eco-friendly experiences when staying with us.