Sustainable tours and travel experiences on the Northern Beaches
The natural environment of the Northern Beaches is a treasure trove of dramatic coastline, beautiful bushland and pristine waterways. Caring for it is of utmost importance, which is why it is important to tread lightly.
We’ve put together a list of sustainable tour and travel experiences that showcase our region while giving careful consideration to the planet.
Explore Cabbage Tree Bay and Ku-ring-gai National Park
Join ECOTREASURES on a guided snorkelling tour of Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve in Manly followed by a scenic headland nature walk. Search for blue gropers, giant cuttlefish, wobbegongs and our resident green turtle in their natural habitat.
ECOTREAURES also offers a Northern Beaches and Ku-ring-gai National Park Day Tour where you’ll experience our bushland, wildlife, coastal rock platforms and tidal pools, and enjoy a picnic by the water.
ECOTREASURES is Climate Action Certified and is one of only five businesses in Sydney to have Advanced Eco Tourism certification. They have a very small eco footprint and are committed to responsible tourism and protecting the places we love.
Learn about the local area from a knowledgeable tour guide
Discover the wildlife at Q Station with Ecowalks Tours, which has EcoTourism certification through Ecotourism Australia. Learn about the incredible biodiversity of Sydney Harbour’s unique flora and fauna.
EcoWalks Tours applies the Leave No Trace principles to guide the operations of walking tours of Sydney Harbour National Park and the surrounding areas, and uses the ecotourism framework throughout every visit.
 Help the environment
The wonderful team at Pittwater Eco Adventures advocates for a cleaner environment.
This ‘profit-for-purpose’ company offers immersive conservation experiences for schools and communities, empowering participants to take action on critical issues like waste, plastic pollution and biodiversity loss. From hands-on beach cleanups to bush regeneration, cultural immersion and wildlife conservation, their programs are designed to ignite curiosity and foster a deep connection to the natural world.
Book here to join one of their monthly Manly Cove beach clean-ups and help remove rubbish and collect data on the amount and type of litter found.
Stay in an eco-friendly hostel
Pittwater Eco YHA is tucked away in Morning Bay in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. You will need to catch a ferry from Church Point, which means they are vehicle free.
They reduce their eco footprint by using solar power to heat their showers, composting their kitchen waste, using rainwater tanks and recycling as much as they can.
YHA Pittwater Eco is independently certified by Ecotourism Australia, recognising their commitment to sustainable tourism practices and genuine care for the natural environments.