MidCoast Council
MidCoast Council proudly marks one year of ECO Destination Certification for the Barrington Coast, as awarded by Ecotourism Australia.
Located three hours north of Sydney, the Barrington Coast is renowned for its exceptional natural assets, including the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of the Barrington Tops and the Ramsar-listed wetlands of the Myall Lakes.
The landscapes in the region continue to attract visitors seeking authentic, immersive nature experiences.
Celebrating one year of ECO Destination Certification reinforces the Barrington Coast's position as a leading nature-based destination in Australia and reflects the region's strong commitment to sustainability across environmental, cultural and socio-economic dimensions.
Over the past year, MidCoast Council has sponsored three local businesses to achieve ECO Certification - The Steps Barrington & Barrington Bike Park, Waukivory Estate and Forster Dive Centre - who join Myall River Camp and Wandha Myall Lakes as the region's 5 Eco Certified businesses.
Continued support for local operators remains a focus to further strengthen sustainability across the visitor economy into the future.
MidCoast Council Mayor Claire Pontin said it was a proud achievement for Council.
"The anniversary recognises both achievement and continued momentum, with Council working closely with industry, operators and community to protect the region's natural and cultural assets while enhancing experiences for locals and visitors alike."
This important milestone is a testament to MidCoast Council's commitment to sustainability. The Barrington Coast is 1 of 5 in NSW and 1 of 15 destinations nationally to hold ECO Destination status. Certification involves assessment against more than 90 criteria across key areas including destination management, environment and climate, culture and tradition, and social wellbeing.
MidCoast Council will invite expressions of interest later in the year from tourism operators seeking to undertake the Strive 4 Sustainability or Eco Certification program for their business. Sign up to the Tourism Talk newsletter to stay informed on the latest updates.
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