Ecotourism
Our environmental responsibilities and sustainability
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort is a welcome haven for guests seeking a sustainable and environmentally conscious holiday.
We are proudly Ecotourism Australia Certified, recognised as meeting global standards and committing to best environmental practices. As an Ecotourism Australia operator based within the Great Barrier Reef region, we understand the importance of preserving and protecting the area’s ecosystems and natural resources, and to inform our guests of potential impacts and how they can make a difference. Our Environmental Management Plan is updated annually and following our Ecotourism site audits.
We are also proud of our commitment to decarbonise our operations, with emissions and climate reporting recorded in our Emissions Reduction Plan. Through the Australian Tourism Industry Council, and developed in partnership with Carbonhalo, the Tourism Emissions Reduction Commitment program allows BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort to demonstrate our tailored waste and emissions reduction measures, plans and carbon emissions report.
By demonstrating best practice, BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort is recognised as having exemplary operations in terms of ecological sustainability, natural area management and provision of authentic experiences. With a sustainable ethos and our location at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, we passionately blend good times and good ethics to offer the perfect escape for all ages!