Environment & Social Sustainability
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a unique ecotourism attraction seeking to provide our guests with the very best rainforest experience available anywhere in the world. We are committed to the highest standards of environmental responsibility and management and embrace ongoing reviews to improve the philosophy in our business and operational practices.
We are proud of what we do to protect and showcase the oldest tropical rainforest on Earth and we welcome hundreds and thousands of visitors without impacting our environment.
Our Commitment
Exceeding our obligations to protect the natural and cultural heritage values of the area in which we operate by complying with all legislation, licences, permits and agreements, and maintaining an Environmental Management System in accordance with company standards and in line with the principles of ISO 14001:2004.
Our Commitment
Supporting the local community through employment and by supporting local industry. Wherever possible we seek to provide employment and opportunities for local indigenous people.
Our Commitment
Providing education to improve understanding and appreciation of tropical rainforest environments and to contribute to and improve their management and protection.
Our Commitment
Actively monitoring and looking to reduce our footprint.
Our Commitment
The ongoing contribution towards tropical rainforest research and education projects, through the Skyrail Rainforest Foundation.
高级生态旅游绿色旅游领导者奖
和气候行动创新者奖
Skyrail也获得了高级生态旅游绿色旅游领导者和气候行动创新者认证。这些独立的评估都认可Skyrail走在创新前沿，致力于最佳的环境实践和保护，为访客提供机会了解这片独特的热带雨林和周边环境。
Skyrail是总计158个绿色旅游领导者奖（截止2018）的获奖者之一，奖项表彰其超过10年时间对于环保做出的贡献。
气候行动认证计划则致力于减少碳排放，并向旅行者保证所认证的产品坚持在应对气候变化的举措上承诺实践可持续发展。Skyrail通过一系列的应变和减排措施成就了其气候行动创新者的地位。
What are we doing to reduce our impact?
- Using technology to reduce our use of paper based trip guides by creating the Skyrail Interpretive App and Audio Guide.
- Eliminating plastic straws from Canopy Cafe to support the Straw No More project and plastic reduction movement.
- Hosting tree planting events in the local community; Tropical Tree Day is our version of Planet Ark’s National Tree Day.
- Electric vehicle charge stations at our Smithfield Terminal so that guests can charge their electric vehicles while they explore the rainforest.
- Solar powered phone/device charge stations in our Canopy Cafe – made from recycled batteries and solar panels.
- The Skyrail Rangers compost coffee grinds from our Canopy Cafe and use them to nourish the gardens at our Smithfield Terminal.
Other ways we are reducing our impact
- Through the open design of areas of its buildings, operates an energy management system controlling use of lighting and air conditioning, using low energy lighting and solar power to charge batteries on its gondolas.
- By collecting rainwater for use in toilet cisterns, using water efficient cisterns and low flow tap fittings, minimising landscaping requiring irrigation, and controlling irrigation for optimum benefit.
- By using biodegradable cleaning products, recycled paper products, recycling paper, cardboard, rubber, glass, plastics, aluminium, and other metals.
- Smarter travel through the energy efficiency of the cableway and by introducing and educating visitors about the environment and sustainability.
- By raising and distributing funds via the Skyrail Rainforest Foundation to support tropical rainforest research and education projects.
Earthcheck大师奖
Skyrail被授予“Earthcheck认证”的最高荣誉——“大师级认证”——以表彰其在长达15年的时间里一直遵守环境可持续化运营的最高标准。
Skyrail是世界上第一个获得Earthcheck认证的旅游运营商，也是全球不到十个的Earthcheck大师奖的得主之一。
Sustainability Initiatives
The Skyrail Sustainables
A team dedicated to promoting and implementing sustainability initiatives throughout our company.
Compost & Worm Farm
Reducing our waste and creating nutrients to improve the health of our gardens.
Coffee Cup Recycling Station
Diverting coffee cups from landfill for innovators to turn them into higher value products.
Our Awards
澳大利亚全国旅游奖项
2009年——澳航可持续旅游卓越奖
2008年——澳航可持续旅游卓越奖
1999年——最佳主要旅游景点奖
1997年——最佳主要旅游景点奖
1996年——最佳旅游发展项目奖
昆士兰州旅游奖项
2010年名人堂——可持续旅游卓越奖
2009年——可持续旅游卓越奖
2008年——可持续旅游卓越奖
2000名人堂——最佳主要旅游景点奖
1999年——最佳主要旅游景点奖
1998年——最佳主要旅游景点奖
1997年——最佳主要旅游景点奖
1996年——最佳旅游发展项目奖
热带北昆士兰旅游奖项
2014年——生态旅游奖
2010年——可持续旅游奖
2009年——可持续旅游奖
2004年名人堂——最佳主要旅游景点奖
2003年——最佳主要旅游景点奖
2002年——最佳主要旅游景点奖
2001年——最佳主要旅游景点奖
1998年——最佳主要旅游景点奖
国际旅游奖项
2000年——英国航空公司“明日旅游”国际环境奖
1999年——湿热带管理局鹤鸵奖。奖项表彰了Skyrail在建设和运营过程中展示了生态旅游的最佳实践，并且每年为数十万游客提供了高质量的热带雨林生态旅游体验。
1996年——EIBTM欧洲绿色商务旅游大奖“最具环保意识的旅游景点”组别
1996年——澳洲旅游代理商协会卓越奖远北昆士兰“最佳旅游景点”组别