Nature-based tourism and ecotourism in Queensland
Queensland is one of the most naturally diverse places on Earth, with 5 of Australia's 20 World Heritage Areas and over 1,300 national parks, marine parks, state forests and other protected areas.
Visiting national parks is one of the most popular activities for domestic and international visitors to Queensland. This gives our nature-based tourism and ecotourism sectors a unique competitive advantage. There is significant potential to create future jobs, support local economies, empower First Nations' communities, and unlock new opportunities for operators.
Read about business opportunities in nature-based tourism and ecotourism.
Ecotourism organisations
You can learn about support and certification for ecotourism businesses from Ecotourism Australia. All businesses with the ECO Certified logo have been assessed and audited under Ecotourism Australia's world-class certification program.
You can also find ecotourism businesses operating near you on the Queensland Holidays website.
Also consider..
- Read more information about ecotourism in Queensland.
- Find out more about ecotourism on protected areas.
- Read the Ecotourism Plan for Queensland's Protected Areas 2025–2028 (PDF, 32.7MB) to find out of your operations align with the strategy for nature based tourism.