Australia’s environment is one the most diverse one earth and
its landscape the oldest. Two hundred years of European
settlement has had a profound impact on the environment from
land clearance to the introduction of invasive weeds and feral
animals, impacting the country’s biodiversity. Because of this
over the last 200 years Australia has the highest rate of mammal
species extinction of any other country. One luxury hotel in
Australia is doing its part to make a difference and bring
education to tourists who visit the country. The Sal Salis
Ningaloo Reef, a luxury bush camp located on the North West
Cape, has made it it’s prime motivation to open minds of the
guest who stay with time though guided tours of the environment,
along with active debate of topical issues and day to day
operations of their camps. Along with minimal impact in
construction of the camp, using 100% sustainable solar energy,
composting toilets, use of local amenities incorporating native
herbs, and only using locally grown produce they