Sustainable tourism and visitation
Our national parks are important places for conservation and the community. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is committed to providing park experiences that support local communities, and conserve our cultural and natural heritage. Many of our tour providers are ECO-certified by Ecotourism Australia and can be found on the Green Travel Guide.
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It could be a horse riding trek through the Snowy Mountains, a rainforest bus tour, or a spot of bird watching. ECO-certification guarantees these products and experiences are:
- Backed by a strong, well-managed commitment to sustainable practices.
- Provide high quality nature or culture-based tourism experiences
- Give back to the environment in which they are operating
Murray Valley National Park has received ECO-certification for eco-tourism products in this park.
Kosciuszko National Park and Blue Mountains National Park have been awarded Ecotourism Destination Certification, through Ecotourism Australia, which recognises best practice sustainable tourism in protected areas. This important certification specifically recognises high quality, sustainable visitor experiences that allow visitors to appreciate and understand the benefits, natural and cultural values of these iconic Australian protected areas.
Partnering with Aboriginal Joint Management Committees, tour operator partnerships, new low-impact visitor experiences, and high quality visitor information are just some of the ways NPWS is promoting sustainable tourism and visitation in our parks, now and for the future.