Firescreek Botanical Winery becomes Australia’s first ECO Certified winery experience

Firescreek Botanical Winery in the Central Coast region of New South Wales has secured Ecotourism Australia’s ECO Certification -  becoming Australia’s first ECO Certified winery experience.

This recognition by Ecotourism Australia underscores Firescreek Botanical Winery’s commitment to globally recognised best-practice standards and highlights their leadership in eco and sustainable tourism. Based in a certified ECO Destination, this achievement illustrates a region wide effort to meet the increasing expectation of best-practice sustainable tourism experiences.

Firescreek Botanical Winery practices organic farming, avoiding synthetic chemicals and pesticides to maintain a healthy ecosystem. Integrating permaculture principles, the winery creates a resilient agricultural system that enhances soil fertility, conserves water and supports local wildlife. Guided tours at the winery educate visitors about sustainable farming and organic agriculture, reflecting the winery’s dedication to eco-conscious practices.

Nadia, Owner of Firescreek Botanical Winery shared “we are incredibly proud to receive this ecotourism certification. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to sustainability and our passion for protecting the environment. We believe that by practicing sustainable agriculture and following permaculture principles, we can create a positive impact on our community and inspire others to do the same.”

Ecotourism Australia’s Chief Executive, Elissa Keenan, congratulated Firescreek on this achievement and noted “Firescreek Botanical Winery is the first winery in Australia to be awarded ECO Certification. Achieving global standard certification is a testament to their dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

“This milestone not only highlights the national leadership as the first ECO certified winery in Australia but also reinforces the Central Coast’s status as a committed ECO Certified Destination.”

ECO Tourism Certification assesses businesses, through third party auditing, against Ecotourism Australia’s internationally recognised ecotourism standard across the four pillars of sustainability: environmental, cultural, and socio-economic impact and sustainable business operations.

This achievement was supported by Destination Central Coast’s award-winning ‘Eco Advocate’ industry incentive program, delivered in partnership with Ecotourism Australia to drive understanding of sustainable tourism principles across the entire region’s visitor economy.

Explore Firescreek Botanical Winery on the Green Travel Guide for more information: Firescreek Botanical Winery | Green Travel Guide https://greentravelguide.org/listing/firescreek-botanical-winery

Image: Couple sitting in the garden at Firescreek Botanical Winery, Holgate, Central Coast, NSW. Image Credit: Reme Brand

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