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.
- Environmentally aware
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