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We now know that Australia’s major asset - the environment - is suffering. There are so many ways that we can make sure we’re Travelling Green on our holidays around this beautiful country to ensure we protect, preserve and nurture our environment into the future.

Protect everyone’s caravan and camping experience by Travel’n Green.

The caravan and camping Industry in New South Wales realises that Australia has some big challenges ahead in order to reduce our eco-footprint. For this reason, environmental programs such as the Gumnut Awards have been developed to get the touring industry to proactively drive environmental sustainability.

 

What are the Gumnut Awards?

The Gumnut Award recognises holiday, tourist and caravan parks and  manufacturers and dealers of recreational vehicles who are leading the way in environmental best practice. Based on the David Bellamy  Conservation Awards (U.K.), the program was developed by the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA) and the University of Western Sydney to protect and reflect the uniqueness of the Australian environment and culture.

 

For caravan parks or RV businesses to achieve Gumnut Award recognition, they have to meet a number of stringent environmental outcomes in the areas of:

 
  1. Site presentation & landscape design
  2. Water conservation & pollution prevention
  3. Energy reduction
  4. Biodiversity conservation
  5. Air & noise pollution
  1. Solid waste recycling
  2. Responsible business practices
  3. Sustainable work practice
  4. Local community support
  5. Safety & emergency preparedness
 

   
 
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