As a visitor to the Bay of Plenty, we hope that you will assist us to preserve the uniqueness of our Papamoa Beach holiday park and our region of New Zealand through some simple, but important actions to make your visit more sustainable;
- Seek out businesses that are committed to a sustainable future such as those like us in the Sustainable Tourism Charter or the likes of GreenGlobe, Eco-wise etc
- Spend more time at each destination – the distances that we typically travel contribute to our ozone depletion
- Never take or damage the flora & take care not to disturb wildlife in particularly fragile environments. Always stick to the trails or tracks
- Respect the customs of tangata whenua (people of the land) by becoming aware & acting responsibly
- Reduce your waste! Many products can be re-used or recycled. Wherever you stay, ask for the recycling station
- Implement water conservation where possible
- Turn off lights where possible
- Hang out washing to dry rather than use dryers
- Ensure that you use the correct dump sites for black & grey water (campervans & caravans). Please check if you are unsure
- Dump no waste into our storm-water drains. These are drained directly into the ocean and are for storm-water/rain only!
Check out the Eco-Wise Travel Guide (pdf)