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We all have a responsibility to minimise the impact we have on fragile environments and communities when we travel. Reducing the impact our trips have on environments has been a cornerstone philosophy for all our divisions. Our itineraries are crafted to give locals and visitors opportunities to share and learn from each other. We aim to educate travellers about destinations, the threats and vulnerabilities faced by the people and environment, the traditions and local cultures to be respected and preserved. This vision can only
be achieved with the support of our travellers and business partners.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Australia: Northern Territory | Experience has taught us that semi permanent campsites are softer on the environment than vehicle based camping. With this in mind we have custom built three award-winning semi-permanent campsites along our most popular walking trip, the Larapinta Trail. Sustainable design features include waterless toilets, solar powered LED lighting systems, hybrid grey water treatment and water heats fuelled by recycled card- board briquettes.
New Zealand | Our operation
reduces its carbon footprint and
environmental impact by restricting
group size, using fuel efficient
vehicles, employing recycling, re-using and composting, avoiding consumerism, using minimal impact huts and bulk buying of food supplies. Since the Qualmark initiative began our processes have been examined, measured and benchmarked, achieving recognition under the Sustainable Tourism Business Criteria for meeting standards designed to protect what makes New Zealand unique and special.
Tasmania | Since 2005, we have conducted several Franklin River Rafting Clean Up projects
to remove noxious weeds from the banks
of the Franklin River to ensure that it holds onto its title of one of the world’s last pristine great rivers. In February 2013, we achieved Ecotourism Certification at the ECO IV level for all the tours owned and operated by Tasmanian Expeditions.
SOCIAL & CULTURAL
Australia | Real responsible tourism means ensuring the host community not only supports the venture, but also enjoy
an equitable share of the benefits. The Aboriginal Traditional Owners of the Larapinta semi-permanent camps have been actively engaged in the planning, construction and operation of the camps. The exclusive sub-lease ensures that Traditional owners are real partners
in trekking on their country.
New Zealand | As a means of giving back
to the local community we donate annually to the Otago Central Rail Trail Trust, which uses funds to continue the upgrade
of this iconic, and also support the Alps
to Ocean Cycle Trail and the West Coast Wilderness Trail.
MAIN IMAGE: Mount Aspiring National Park, New Zealand South Island | Colin Monteath
FUNDRAISING FOR CHARITY
Huma is our specialist charity challenge division, combining active adventure travel with fundraising for charity. To date, Huma have raised more than $4 million for Australian and New Zealand charities. So what are you waiting for? Get fit, challenge yourself, fundraise for your favourite charity and travel to an incredible destination.
humacharitychallenge.com
WORLD EXEPEDITIONS FOUNDATION
The World Expeditions Foundation (WEF) raises funds for grass-roots community development projects in impoverished communities around the world.
We use funds from the WEF to finance our Community Project Travel program, inviting travellers to work alongside volunteers from the local community to help complete the project.
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