Lush luxury stays on the Bouddi Peninsula achieve national ECO Certification

guests enjoy sunset on a lodge rooftop balcony with national park views
guests enjoy sunset on a lodge rooftop balcony with national park views

“We would like to share with you, the very exciting news, that we are now an Eco-Certified business, by our industry body Ecotourism Australia. Brian and I are committed to sustainable practices in every area of the business. If you ever have any ideas on this, we would love to hear them. One of our most significant changes contributing to this new certification, is last year, Pete and Deb started working with a team of data specialists, from Impact Sustainability. We now measure, manage, track and report our emissions through their software. We'd love you to share this news far and wide, and, as always, we thank you for your support.”

 

- Karina & Brian Barry, Co-Founders and Owners, Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa + Pretty Beach House

executive chef sourcing produce from kitchen garden
Paul Farraway, Executive Chef.
Image: Remy Brand x Destination Central Coast
a view of a basket of carrots and shoots harvested by chef sourcing produce from kitchen garden
Bells at Killcare feed their restaurant with at least 15% garden produce.
Image: Remy Brand x Destination Central Coast

“It’s so exciting for Pretty Beach House and Bells at Killcare to be ECO Certified. We are now truly on our Eco journey, which we will keep improving on year after year, as this space evolves. We are passionate about creating great experiences and our guests are wanting to feel like they too are making a difference when it comes to their travel choices. They are booking garden tours, exploring the national park, contributing to our give-back program and helping us raise money for community events. It’s been a heart-warming experience, and we will continue to mindfully support our partners and educate and inspire our guests.”

 

- Deborah Ramsay, Sales & Marketing Manager, Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa + Pretty Beach House

family pet on site chicken held by the head horticulturalist
Chickens live on site and produce fresh eggs for Bells' restaurant and bakery.
Image: Isaac Tseng x Destination Central Coast
leafy quaint entrance to day spa
Bells Day Spa entrance.
Image: Isaac Tseng x Destination Central Coast
the head horticulturalist smiling in their onsite garden harvesting produce
Megan Jackson, Gardens and Grounds Manager.
Image: Remy Brand x Destination Central Coast
head horticulturalist giving a garden site tour to visitors
Monthly Garden Tours.
Image: Isaac Tseng x Destination Central Coast
blue pool with several deck chairs and striped umbrellas surrounding with Hamptons vibe
The onsite garden pool for guests.
Image: Isaac Tseng x Destination Central Coast
the pool bar trailer with its honesty system for guests to make their own fancy drink
The Pool Bar for guests.
Image: Isaac Tseng x Destination Central Coast
view form within a luxury lodge out to the bushland
The Lodges.
Image: Supplied
Three guests exploring the onsite garden
Guests exploring the onsite garden.
Image: Remy Brand x Destination Central Coast

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Do you run a nature-based business or cultural experience on the Central Coast and want to become more sustainable? We'd love to support your journey to ECO Certification. Simply contact us via email, message us directly on our socials, or jump on our radar by creating a free Central Coast business listing here.

 

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