Green Travel
- 1 billion tourists are travelling across the world each year
- Aviation is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gases
- One transatlantic return flight emits as much carbon dioxide as an average car does in one year
- Buses have 5 times less CO2 emissions per passenger per kilometre than a plane on the same route
Eco Destinations
There are many eco destinations both in New Zealand and around the world that are entirely dedicated to providing holiday makers with sustainable and responsible travel alternatives. Eco destinations vary in facilities, activities, size, expense and location however they are all intended to promote ecological awareness and to limit damage to the environment through a detailed green management system.
Top Eco Holiday Destination Regions
1. South America
South America offers a great array of environmental delights. Among the most popular destinations are the Amazon and Machu Pichu. South America is home to the world's highest waterfall, the largest river (by volume) the Amazon, the Andes, the driest desert and the largest Rainforest, the Amazon Rainforest and the incredible Galagagos Islands. The list of green tourist activities is endless and no matter what your budget you will have a unique and once in a lifetime experience.
2. Central America
Central America provides tourists with an abundance of rainforest and wildlife. It has enticing coastlines and pristine lakes. Some of the most popular eco friendly tourist destinations include Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize and Guatemala, all of which showcase unique natural wonders. Eco friendly activities can range from snorkelling on the reefs and discovering the many lakes, to exploring the rainforest and enjoying the tropical landscapes.
3. Africa
Africa offers an enticing assortment of green travel opportunities for the eco friendly tourist. There are many popular eco friendly activities and destinations including touring the Serengeti National Park, clmbing Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, horse-trails in Krueger National Park and cruising the Nile.
4. Australia
Australia has some of the best natural beauty, wilderness and wildlife the world has to offer. Tourists visit all year round to participate in many of Australia's eco-friendly hot spot activities and destinations. Some of the most popular green holiday destinations include The Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, Kakadu and the Kimberly region, as well as viewing wildlife in their natural habitat country wide.
5. New Zealand
Here in New Zealand we also invite tourists to share in our own little slice of heaven. With our extensive coastlines and stunning shores, tourists can participate in numerous eco adventures such as viewing the many stunning varieties of bird species, exploring native bush and wildlife reserves. There are also many tours and cruises on both the North and South Island which showcase the natural beauty in an environmentally friendly way.
