Belair National Park Holiday Park is committed to ongoing sustainability improvements and remaining environmentally aware as a basis for all of our decision making. We believe that every small decision now can make a difference to the bigger picture, for our future and for future generations.
The Belair National Park is an attractive stop for local, interstate and international visitors looking to experience nature. However, the tourism industry is also collectively responsible for approximately 8% of the world’s total CO2 emissions. A large portion of this (nearly half) is produced through transportation of tourists to and within destinations. Negative impacts on our surrounding environment also have a negative impact on guest experience.
Belair National Park Holiday Park is aiming to reduce our negative impact to a Net Positive result by 2035. By reducing and offsetting our carbon emissions, we can feel comfortable that we are doing our part in reducing the portion of this % that we are in control of.
We aim to give our guests a fun and relaxing holiday – to enable them to escape and connect with nature, without cost to the surrounding area and the environment.
Some of the Environmental Sustainability practices that we have implemented to date under current ownership:
The Belair National Park is an attractive stop for local, interstate and international visitors looking to experience nature. However, the tourism industry is also collectively responsible for approximately 8% of the world’s total CO2 emissions. A large portion of this (nearly half) is produced through transportation of tourists to and within destinations. Negative impacts on our surrounding environment also have a negative impact on guest experience.
Belair National Park Holiday Park is aiming to reduce our negative impact to a Net Positive result by 2035. By reducing and offsetting our carbon emissions, we can feel comfortable that we are doing our part in reducing the portion of this % that we are in control of.
We aim to give our guests a fun and relaxing holiday – to enable them to escape and connect with nature, without cost to the surrounding area and the environment.
Sourcing and display of local Aboriginal artwork in accommodation for guests with the option for purchase if desired - all proceeds going direct to the Aboriginal Artist.
Support of local small business through recommendations in our online compendium of local wineries, produce suppliers and markets.
Our own sourcing of kiosk stock direct from local manufacturers and small business (where available).
We donate a % of rent each year towards the Friends of Belair National Park, who do wonderful work in maintaining and preserving the Belair National Park so that it can be enjoyed for generations to come.
Donation to and sponsorship of local community groups and schools.
As a park, we commit to reducing landfill contribution by sourcing products that are recycled and repurposing or recycling at the end of their useful life, promoting a circular economy. We will continually strive to improve on waste management solutions and commit to providing various options for recycling in an effective / easy to use manner to encourage recycling by all guests.
We will continue to give primary focus to purchasing from and engaging local Adelaide Hills shops and trades. We will continue to promote and encourage our guests to purchase produce, arts and crafts from within the Adelaide Hills Region and recommend local business in order to further foster relationships and support the Adelaide Hills community. We will continue to donate to selected local community initiatives on an ongoing basis.
We will continue to encourage responsible tourism practice by our guests through promoting an understanding of the local history and culture of the Belair National Park. We will increase the size of our current conservation vegetation area with a native species information system for guests to encourage interest participation in nature conservation. We will encourage responsible use of our park facilities and amenities to help minimize environmental footprint caused through tourism to the area.
We are committed to conserving the property and surrounding national park through the continual review and implementation of measures to improve our property’s biodiversity. We will continue to rehabilitate originally cleared land and revegetate it with native species.
We will participate in nature conservation and contribute a portion of rent each year to the Friends of Belair National Park, who do wonderful work in maintaining and preserving the Belair National Park so that it can be enjoyed for generations to come.
At each asset purchase / replacement, we will continue to source equipment and vehicles that have a lower carbon emission or are hybrid / electric powered. We will install an EV charging station to make it easier for those with more environmentally sustainable modes of transport to visit the park. As well as offering lifts to the train station, we will source some heavy duty bike locks for guest use to enable them to ride to the local train station and feel confident leaving their bikes chained there while taking public transport into the CBD. As tourist travel contributes significantly to CO2 emissions, we aim to make it possible that during their stay, they can reduce their travel around the area as much as possible. Future park planning also involves increase an in solar power generation and continual reduction in the use of fossil fuels.
We are committed to continuous improvement in environmental sustainability and will look to implement an environmental reporting system and carbon audit within the next few years to improve transparency to stakeholders, guests and the local community. We will also look to decrease carbon emissions through educating and involving our guests in resource conservation while staying in the park.
