Australia 'great' for green family holiday

Environmentally-conscious holidaymakers planning an Australian getaway would do well to consider enjoying one of the country's many eco-experiences, according to a journalist.

By Southall Travel -Monday, June 22, 2009 04:49 PM

Australia great for green family holiday

Environmentally-conscious holidaymakers planning an Australian getaway would do well to consider enjoying one of the country's many eco-experiences, according to a journalist.

Christine McCabe of the Australian noted that the Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island offers a range of junior eco-ranger programmes for children between the ages of five and 14 - including orienteering, guided walks, canoeing, rope courses and bush art.

Animal lovers may wish to stop in at the Werribee Open Range Zoo for a behind-the-scenes tour or a day at safari camp, or the Monarto Open Range Zoo, which is one hour's drive from Adelaide and offers a zoo keeper for a day programme.

Mums and dads can relax in the Aqua Soul Spa during a visit to Heron Island, she added, while younger visitors can participate in the island's junior ranger programme by earning badges.

Heron Island boasts over 30 dive sites - with more than half located less than 15 minutes from its beach. It is located on the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and lucky families visiting the site during the nesting period between January and March may get the chance to see turtle hatchlings rushing into the sea. ADNFCR-1809-ID-19230253-ADNFCR

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