SUSTAINABILITY
Tribal Warrior conducts Aboriginal Cultural Tours within the Sydney Harbour confines with the aim of providing cultural education and environmental awareness throughout the tour.
As a smaller vessel with a maximin capacity of 150 passengers we can access most wharves and berths in the in the harbour but our destinations for alighting passengers consists mainly of Clarke and Goat (Me-Mel) Islands. Both islands are part of a larger National Park structure which sets out environmental and habitat requirements which are always complied with. The rich and diverse Aboriginal culture is one in which the land and waterways are nurtured and cared for strictly within cultural obligations to ensure continued prosperity, balance, and harmony.
As an Aboriginal tourism operator, we play a vital role in the protection of the environment in the area within which we operate, thus the continued education of our staff and tourists visiting the area is a continuous process. Through all our tours and operations we uphold the view to prevent, reduce, or mitigate any harmful effects. We are committed to ensuring that all activities are undertaken in a manner that exceeds all environmental regulation requirements and best practice codes.
Tribal Warrior will ensure:
- All relevant environmental legislation and regulations are promoted and adhered to.
- Continued development and implementation of best practice to monitor and record all environmental impacts.
- The power source and physical structure of our vessel is regularly maintained to ensure the most efficient running and pollution producing as possible to reduce environmental impacts.
- To reduce any unavoidable direct or indirect impacts from the operation.
- To minimise the waste produced by and on the vessel.
- To reduce emissions from the operation and from our guests.
Tribal Warrior is certified with Ecotourism and Respecting Our Culture Certification from Ecotourism Australia, highlighting our commitment to the ongoing conservation of our environment and rich culture.
What is Ecotourism?
Ecotourism Australia’s Eco Certification Program defines Ecotourism as “Ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation.”
What is the Ecotourism Program?
The Eco Certification Program is an initiative of Ecotourism Australia. It operates as a self-funding, not-for-profit program, with a Management Committee overseeing an Audit and Assessment Panel, chaired by a person independent of Ecotourism Australia. Credibility with industry, communities and travellers is at the heart of the Eco Certification Program.
This is maintained through:
- A rigorous assessment process
- Review and updating of criteria every three years to reflect emerging best practice
- Feedback from customers of accredited operator
- Audits of operators, including an on-site audit on the entire set of the Eco Certification Program criteria at some stage during the period of accreditation.
Look for the Ecotourism Logo
Want to help the environment while you are on holidays? The ECO Certification logo means that you are guaranteed to experience a genuine and authentic tour, attraction or accommodation that looks after the environment. The ECO Certification program assures you that certified products are backed by a commitment to sustainable practices and provides high quality nature-based tourism experiences.
Tourism in a natural area that focuses on optimal resources use, leaves minimal impact on the environment and offers interesting ways to learn about the environment with operators that use resources wisely, contribute to conserving the environment and help local communities.
This certificate is awarded to Australia's leading and most innovative ecotourism products that operate with minimal impact on the environment and provide opportunities to learn about the environment with operators who are committed to achieving best practice, using resources wisely, contributing to conserving the environment and helping local communities.
For more information visit www.ecotourism.org.au.
ROC Certified businesses are committed to protecting cultural authenticity and integrity, developing sound business practices, environmental protection and acknowledging Indigenous peoples’ spiritual connection to the land and water.
The Respecting Our Culture program also encourages the tourism industry to operate in ways that respect and reinforce the living cultural heritage and living cultures of Indigenous Communities.
We acknowledge and pay respects to the First Nations People of Australia, the land in which we live and work. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of Aboriginal people and pay respects to elders past, present and emerging
