{"id":261,"date":"2023-03-05T22:31:10","date_gmt":"2023-03-05T22:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainabilitycubed.com\/?p=261"},"modified":"2023-07-25T03:36:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T03:36:03","slug":"margaret-river-accommodation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sustainablenights.com\/australia\/margaret-river-accommodation\/","title":{"rendered":"Margaret River Accommodation: Eco-Friendly Lodges & Chalets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You would think sustainable ecotourism practices would be the norm in Western Australia\u2019s pristine Margaret River region. The southwest is a hub of biodiversity and unique landscapes, all of which are at risk of climate change and persistent pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But sustainable hotels seem to be in short supply in Perth, Margaret River and further south towards Denmark, Albany and even in beautiful Esperance.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Local councils down south are doing great things<\/a>, leading the way in sustainability with various initiatives. But local tourism businesses, especially accommodation providers, are a little slow to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But thankfully, there are some exceptions. A handful of eco-hotels and resorts lead the way in responsible travel by converting to solar energy, reducing water consumption and waste, providing natural reserves for flora and fauna, and supporting local businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, I recommend the best sustainable and eco-friendly accommodation in the Margaret River region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Margaret River Accommodation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These hotels have met a number of ecotourism guidelines by following sustainability best practices, working towards reducing carbon emissions, and helping to conserve native bushland and biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top Pick<\/h3>\nForest Rise Chalets and Lodge<\/a>\n

\nAddress: <\/strong>231 Yelverton Road, Yelverton, Australia\n<\/p>\n

\nForest Rise is located in the heart of the Margaret River wine region, halfway between Margaret River and Busselton. They are ecotourism accredited, focusing on responsible travel, providing native habitats for environmental conservation, and providing low-impact accommodation. The chalets are built using rammed earth construction, a naturally insulating material, reducing heating and cooling resources. Forest Rise also supports the local community and charities, including the Waalitj Foundation.\n<\/p>\n

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