Eco Destination Certification
MidCoast to become an ECO Certified Destination
MidCoast Council, in partnership with key local, state and national stakeholders, is on the journey to certifying the Barrington Coast as an Eco Destination by late 2024.
Embracing the 195 towns and villages across our vast geographical area of 10,000km2, including the world heritage listed Barrington Tops, and home to the Biripi and Worimi Aboriginal people, MidCoast Council is committed to protecting, supporting and enhancing our natural environment for future generations.
Eco Destination Certification status will position the Barrington Coast as a world class destination, backed by our commitment to ongoing sustainable practices, and providing high-quality nature-based experiences. With travellers becoming more environmentally conscious and looking to minimise their impact on the environment, this certification highlights the businesses committed to sustainability, and the authentic experiences our region has to offer.
The certification process has 91 criteria across six categories that must be met and maintained:
- Destination Management
- Nature and Scenery
- Environment and Climate
- Culture and Tradition
- Social and Well-being
- Business and Hospitality
The ECO Destination Certification program is the only one of its kind and is managed by Ecotourism Australia. The program assures travellers that certified destinations are backed by a strong, well managed commitment to sustainable practices and provide high quality nature-based tourism experiences.
ECO Business Certification Programs
MidCoast Council encourages all tourism businesses to consider completing the certification programs offered by Ecotourism Australia.
These certification programs assure travellers that certified products and businesses are backed by a strong, well-managed commitment to sustainable practices. Tourism businesses and experiences are certified using international best practice standards.
ECO Certified Businesses in the Barrington Coast;