Australasia
Australia
Well-known for its coastline and laid-back lifestyle, along with attractions such as Uluru (Ayers Rock), the Great Barrier Reef and Cape Tribulation, Australia has long been a favourite for travellers. Add to this snowy mountains, ancient rainforest and the fact that 70% of Australian species can not be found anywhere else on the planet, it’s not hard to see why. However, since European settlement, Australia has lost a huge proportion of its rainforests, leading to the extinction of numerous mammals, birds and amphibians. To prevent further devastation, help and protection is needed.
New Zealand
New Zealand’s volcanoes have left this country with a stunning landscape of natural wonders such as ice mountains, hot springs and geysers along with many rivers and lakes. In addition to this you will find sandy beaches, forests and a variety of endemic wildlife. The native people of New Zealand are the Maori who have a rich, traditional culture. Eco-tourism enterprises in New Zealand work to preserve this culture, along with the natural environment.
