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Ecotourism Australia

Sunlight filtering through reef fish
Coral Garden
Giant Clam
Anemone Fish

Ecotourism Australia is a world first, begun in 1991 by the tourism industry to identify genuine ecotourism operators and nature tourism operators in Australia. The Eco Certification Program is now being exported to the rest of the world as the International Ecotourism Standard.

Ecotourism and nature tourism certification provide industry, protected area managers, local communities and travelers with an assurance that a certified product is backed by a commitment to best practice ecological sustainability, natural area management and the provision of quality ecotourism experiences.

The definition of ecotourism as adopted by Ecotourism Australia is:

Ecotourism is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation."

Advanced Ecotourism Certification

HABA is Advanced Ecotourism Certified and takes very seriously its obligation to look after the Reef for our future generations.

In 2004 HABA was invited by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) to apply for an Extended Operating permit in recognition of,  and reward for, its "Best Practice Marine Tourism" operation.  HABA currently operates under 2 such Extended Permits

HABA is an enthusiastic supporter of the South Pacific Whale Sanctuary. We support ecologically sustainable tourism and regularly participate in research projects to help monitor and protect the Great Barrier Reef like Eye on the Reef and COTS eradication.