Eco Certification Consultancy

Fitzroy Island Resort Eco Certification Submission – 2022 (TTNQ Project)

Consultancy services resulted in the Resort securing Eco Certification. Ecopro services documented Business, Environmental and Interpretive Activity Management Plans and completed a Certification Application in consultation with the Resort CEO and Management Team

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:                    

Glen MacDonald, Fitzroy Island Resort CEO. E: ceo@fitzroyisland.com               


Bad Fishy Jet Boat & Cairns River Boat Cruises Eco Certification Submission – 2022 (TTNQ Project)

Consultancy services resulted in both tour products securing Eco Certification. Ecopro services documented Business and Marketing, Environmental and Interpretive Activity Management Plans and completed a Certification Application in consultation with the Managing Director.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:             

Nikki Giumelli, Managing Director, Bad Fishy Jet Boat. E: nikki@badfishy.com.au         


Sky Park Cairns AJ Hackett Eco Certification Submission – 2022 (TTNQ Project)

Consultancy services resulted in Sky Park Attraction securing Eco Certification. Ecopro services documented Environmental and Interpretive Activity Management Plans and completed a Certification Application in consultation with General Manager.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:

Bazz Goes General Manager Sky Park Cairns E: bazzgoes@gmail.com


NRMA Palm Cove Holiday Park Eco Certification Submission – 2022 (TTNQ Project)

Consultancy services resulted in Holiday Park securing Eco Certification. Ecopro services documented Business, Marketing and Operations Management Plans, Environmental and Interpretive Activity Management Plans and completed a Certification Application in consultation with the Park Managers.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:

Teresa Boswell Park Manager Palm Cove E: palmcove.manager@nrmaparksandresorts.com.au 


FNQ Nature Tours Eco Certification Submission -2022 (TTNQ Project)

Consultancy services resulted in FNQ Nature Tours securing Eco Certification. Ecopro services documented Business and Marketing and Operations Management Plans and Environmental and Interpretive Activity Management Plans and completed a Certification Application in consultation with the Managing Director.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:   

James Boettcher Managing Director FNQ Nature Tours E: info@fnqnaturetours.com.au                   


East Coast Angling Eco Certification Submission -2022 (TTNQ Project)

Consultancy services resulted in East Coast Angling Tours securing Eco Certification. Ecopro services documented Business Operational Management Plans and Environmental and Interpretive Activity Management Plans and completed Certification Application in consultation with the Managing Director.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:

Nick Milford Director East Coast Angling E: East Coast Angling info@eastcoastangling.com.au


Experience Co. Eco Certification Review and Update Mentoring – 2021

Mentoring to facilitate completion of Certification portal and review and update of Ecotourism Certification Management Plans across Experience Co.’s product range.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:

Adam Jones, CEO Experience Co. E: adam.jones@experienceco.com               


True Blue Sailing – Eco Certification Review and Management Plan Mentoring – 2021

Review and update of Ecotourism Certification Management Plans and Certification portal.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:

Phil Browne, Director, True Blue Sailing. E: ops@truebluesailing.com.au


Mike Ball Dive Expeditions Eco Certification Management Plan Review and Update – 2020

Review and update of Advanced Ecotourism Certification Management Plans and GBRMPA Emissions Calculator update.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:                 

Craig Stephen Managing Director Mike Ball Dive Expeditions. E: cstephen@mikeball.com


Reef Magic Cruises (Experience Co.) Environmental Management Plan Development – 2019

Redraft Environmental Management Plan for Marine Products Dreamtime Dive/Reef Magic Cruises to align to Marine Park Authority values-based management system.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:

Jason Moore, Experience Co. Marine Operations Manager E: j.moore@experienceco.com      


Big 4 Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort Eco Certification Submission – 2019

Consultancy services resulted in Resort securing Eco Certification. Ecopro services documented Business and Marketing, Environmental and Interpretive Activity Management Plans, GBRMPA Carbon Calculator and Certification Application in consultation with General Manager.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact: 

Angela Barton, General Manager E: Angie bookings@wter.com.au


Explore Group Hamilton Island Eco Certification Submission – 2018

Consultancy services resulted in Explore Group Marine Tour Products securing Eco Certification. Ecopro services documented Environmental and Interpretive Activity Management Plans and completed Certification Application in consultation with General Manager.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:

David Rose, General Manager Explore Group Hamilton Island. E: dr@exploregroup.com.au


Daintree River Cruise Centre Adv. Eco Certification Review and Renewal – 2018 and 2021

Business, Environmental Management, Interpretation Management Plans developed and drafted by EcoPro.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project contact:

Kianna Lafferty Daintree River Cruise Centre E: info@daintreerivercruisecentre.com.au


Tall Ship Adventures Derwent Hunter Adv. Eco Certification Review -2017

Tall Ship Adventures received Government Business Recovery Assistance to engage a Business Mentor to establish Business and Environmental Management Systems which responded to the impact on the region from TC Debbie and developed the product focus on the delivery of interpretation which enhanced guest experience.

Fiona delivered an onboard Eco Guide professional development day to enable each guide to link their interpretive activity to a central story telling theme and contribute to the development of an Interpretation Management Plan.

Tallship Adventures were recognised at QLD State Tourism Awards winning Silver in the Ecotourism category and Gold in the Whitsunday Regional Tourism Awards.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project contact:

Jo Ladd Tallship Adventures, Whitsundays. E: office@tallshipadventures.com.au


Cape York Motorcycles Eco Certification Review and Management Plan Update – 2017

Business, Environmental Management, Interpretation Management Plans developed and drafted.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project contact:

Renae Kunda E: renae@capeyorkmotorcycles.com.au


Down Under Dive and Adventure Company Eco Certification Submission – 2016

Consultancy services resulted in both Marine and Rainforest Tours securing Eco Certification. Ecopro services documented Business and Marketing Management Plans and Environmental and Interpretive Activity Management Plans and completed a Certification Application in consultation with Marketing Manager and Operations Manager.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project contact:

Scott Capellani, Operations Manager, E: scott@downunderdive.com.au       


Cairns Canyoning Eco Certification Submission – 2017

Fiona drafting Tour Activity Management Plans and Environmental and Risk Management Plans to support Raging Thunders Adventures’ successful Lake Morris Commercial Activity EOI submission to Cairns Regional Council and Eco Certification application.

The Canyoning Tours approvals enabled the launch of a unique product in Cairns which immerses visitors in a pristine rainforest environment to combine adventure with natural wonder. The inclusion of quality nature-based interpretation both enhances the customers’ experience and serves to differentiate FNQ Canyoning as a ‘Hero Experience’.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:

Chrisso Fulton, Former Operations Manager, Raging Thunder Adventures. E: chrisso.fulton@gmail.com


Whale One – Sunreef Mooloolaba Eco Certification Submission – 2016

Consultancy services resulted in Whale One securing Eco Certification.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact: info@sunreef.com.au


Flyboard Cairns – Eco Certification Submission – 2015

Consultancy services resulted in the business securing Advanced Eco Certification for their Experience, Charters, and Special Events. Ecopro services documented Business Management Plans and Environmental and Interpretive Activity Management Plans and completed Certification Application.


OZ Whale Watching – Sydney Princess Cruises – Eco Certification Submission – 2014

Ecotourism Development consultancy to benchmark practice to Certification standards, and develop Business, Marketing, Environmental, Operational and Interpretive Activity Management Plans. A staff development day was delivered with interpretive activity training resources and briefing guides provided. OZ Whale Watching secured Advanced Ecotourism Certification and was recognized with a Gold Award in NSW Tourism 2014 Awards.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:

Colin Thwaites, Director, OZ Whale Watching. E: info@sydneyprincesscruises.com.au


Bloomfield Lodge (Trailfinders Australia) – Eco Certification Submission – 2012

Consultancy services resulted in the Resort securing Advanced Eco Certification.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:

Ben Morley, Managing Director, Bloomfield Lodge. www.bloomfieldlodge.com.au


Calypso Reef ChartersEco Certification Submission – 2012

Consultancy services resulted in the company securing Advanced Eco Certification at Eco IV standard for their full range of reef products in 2012.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:

Cathie Jones, Director, Tropical Journeys. www.tropicaljourneys.com


Safari Tours – Eco Certification Submission – 2012

Consultancy services resulted in the company securing Advanced Eco Certification for their range of Rainforest and Reef Tour products.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:

Cathie Jones, Director, Tropical Journeys. www.tropicaljourneys.com


Tusa Dive and Spirit of Freedom Climate Action Certification Submission – 2012

Climate action management plan, Interpretive resources and GBRMPA Emissions Carbon Calculator completed with Climate Action Business Certification achieved.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project contact:

Jo Harris, Spirit of Freedom E: jo@entradatravelgroup.com


Broken River Mountain Resort – Eco Certification Submission – 2009 and 2012

Consultancy services resulted in the Resort and Tour products securing Advanced Eco Certification in 2009 and with Management Plans and Emissions Calculator updated in 2012.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project contact:

Chris Ayre, Managing Director, Broken River Mountain Resort. www.brokenrivermr.com.au


Seastar Cruises (Voyager Australia) – Eco Certification Submission – 2012

Consultancy services resulted in the company securing Eco Certification standard for their reef tour product in 2012.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing these projects contact:

Peter Edwards, Managing Director, Voyager Australia. www.seastarcruises.com.au


Raging Thunder Rafting Eco Certification Submission – 2011

Consultancy services resulted in the company securing Eco Certification at Eco IV standard for three white-water rafting products in 2011.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project contact:

Chris Fulton, Operations Manager, Raging Thunder Adventures. www.ragingthunder.com.au


Fitzroy Island Ferries Eco Certification Submission – 2011

Consultancy services resulted in the company securing Eco Certification at Eco IV standard for Fitzroy Island Ferry and Beach Activity Tour products in 2011.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project contact

Chris Fulton, Operations Manager Raging Thunder Adventures. www.ragingthunder.com.au


True Blue Sailing Eco and Climate Action Certification Submission – 2010 and 2011 and 2016

Consultancy services resulted in the company securing Eco Certification in 2010 for three sailing tour products and Climate Action Business Certification in 2011.

Review of Management Plan and update of Carbon Calculator completed in 2016.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing these projects contact:

Tony Brown, Managing Director, True Blue Sailing. www.truebluesailing.com.au


Reef Magic Cruises – Eco Certification Submission – 2008, 2010 and 2011

Consultancy services resulted in the company securing Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation in 2008 for the attraction Marine World Reef Activity Platform and three tour products: reef day cruise tour, helicopter tour and charter tours. Whale Watching Tours secured certification in 2010 and Climate Action Business Certification was attained in 2011.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing these projects contact:

Tim North, Managing Director, Reef Magic Cruises. www.reefmagiccruises.com


Doki Doki Tours – Ecotourism Consultancy Service 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 & 2018

EcoPro consultancy service resulted in this company securing Ecotourism Accreditation in 2009 for six rainforest and wildlife Japanese language tour products and developing an internal Eco Guide staff training package. New products attained certification in 2010 and Eco IV upgrade completed in 2011. Reviews of Documentation 2013, 2014 and 2018.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services contact:

Brad Farrington, Managing Director

E: brad@fig-gts.com  www.dokidokitours.com


Mike Ball Dive ExpeditionsEcotourism Consultancy – 2007 & 2011 & 2014

Consultancy services resulted in dive tours securing Advanced Ecotourism Certification in 2007 and Eco IV upgrade in 2011 and review in 2014. GBRMPA Emissions Calculator completed.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project contact:

Craig Stephen, Managing Director, E: cstephen@mikeball.com  www.mikeballdiveexpeditions.com


Taka Dive Adventures Ecotourism Consultancy – 2008

Consultancy services resulted in the company securing Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation in 2008.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact:

Chris Taylor, Owner of Taka Dive Adventures.


Cooloola Canoe Safaris – Ecotourism Consultancy – 2008

Ecotourism consultancy services resulted in the company securing Ecotourism Accreditation in 2008.

For an endorsement of EcoPro’s services in completing this project please contact :

Peter Holliday, Owner of Cooloola Canoe Safaris.