Sustainability in Tourism

What encourages you to stay somewhere sustainable?

Much has been written about sustainable tourism and locations around the world, but what makes you chose ordinary over sustainable?

Platypus Park Country Retreat, accommodation Bridport Tasmania has over many years been offering visitors a sustainable option for their holiday stay in North East Tasmania. First Eco certified in 2000 with Eco Hotels of the World and again in 2009 with Eco Tourism Australia. Awarded Excellence certificate in 2012 by Keep Australia Beautiful, for showing the ultimate essence of sustainability.

What's ECO accommodation?

Simply it is accommodation which has put into practice many Ecological sustainabilty features and practices into their property, designed to look after the environment. Like what? Accommodation Bridport complex in Tasmania, Platypus Park Country Retreat, was the first in North East Tasmania to offer this type of stay.

A rural property sitting just on the edge of the seaside village of Bridport offers self contained accommodation for families, couples, singles and groups. They have included solar power, solar hot water and a self managed waste water treatment system. the complex relies totally on rain for it's water supply, stored in underground tanks. You will find compost bins for recycling all food waste, recylcing conatiners for plastics and bottles and bags for aluminium cans. Aything which can be recycled on the property is.  Guests are also encouraged to feed the chickens leftover vegetable matter and meat products may be donated to feed the friendly Kelpie cross, Sofie. There is also an organic vegetable garden and orchard where you may purchase fresh produce.

Next time you are considering a stay in Bridport accommodation, please consider the environment and the impact waste has on the landscape.

Just two minutes drive from the village centre you will find a peaceful, relaxing property complete with choices in accommodation to suit your needs. You can book online at www.platypuspark.com.au or ph 03 63561873.

     

• Promoting "eco" activitiesOrganic or Local FoodCar-free accessibility Ecological cleaning products More than 80% waste recycling Energy saving lights Green building Solar thermal panels for hot water 

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  Electric Car charging
  
  
• Environmentally aware

Spring in Bridport Tasmania

Best time to Visit 

Yes Spring is the best time to visit Bridport in  North East Tasmania. Why...I hear you ask?

Well it's something like this:

1. The wild flowers are in full bloom in the reserve, with a well defined walking track through them, the native orchids are so tiny you need a carefully trained eye to spot them.
2. The Bridport weather is perfect for walking the three beautiful walking tracks around the town. Wildflower Reserve, River Forest and Foreshore tracks are suitable of most levels of fitness.
3. Accommodation is easy to find at Platypus Park Country retreat fully self contained, one, two or three bedroom apartments or rooms. Situated on a 17 hectare property just on the edge of the seaside town.
4. The crowds have not arrived to the popular seaside village.
5. Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm golf courses are in perfect condition.
6. Trout are jumping in the Forester and Brid rivers.
7. We saved the best for last - Bridport is the home to fresh Tasmanian Scallops from July to December.

So pack your bags for a short break to Bridport Tasmania, Book your stay at Platypus Park Country Retreat prepare for some relaxation with trip to a nearby vineyard with lunch.