about us
- Australian Eco Adventures (AEA) commenced in 1991, and was one of the first special interest nature based operators in Australia emphasising experiences and factual interpretations in geology, ornithology, zoology, botany, anthropology, culture and photography.
- We operate our own exclusive small group vehicles (max 20 people) offering experiences from Sydney to the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, NSW Outback and Sydney Harbour, with a range of 1 - 4 day itineraries. Exclusive charter itineraries are a specialty with tours available to every part of Australia.
- A.E.A. assists a hand picked range small quality tourism operators that are closely associated with environmentally sensitive regions of Australia.
- Our tours utilise a large variety of vehicles, including luxury Toyota Landcruiser 4WD, custom built Mitsubishi 4WD 16 seaters, specially built Mercedes 14 seaters, Toyota Coaster 18 seaters and Mitsubishi Rosa 20 seaters.
- Our tours offer restricted access and genuine wilderness experiences.
- The company offers niche market destination planning with an intimate knowledge of the areas promoted - speedy and accurate information on individual and group interests.
- Customer Care: we know how much it means for people when they come to Australia - it is a long way from home and maybe the only time they come. So, we go to great lengths to make sure that it is a holiday of a lifetime.
Australian Eco Adventures Manager/Owner: Don Rosenfeldt
Following eight years in the scuba dive industry as a partner in a successful instructional/retail/travel dive company, Don sold his share holding and established Australian Eco Adventures Pty Ltd in June, 1991. At that point, the company became the first to embark on marketing specialty NATURE BASED tourism. Don is Past Vice President of The Outdoor Tour Operators Association of N.S.W. and has written industry policy on Non-Indigenous tours to Indigenous areas. Don also chaired the OTOA Accreditation Committee.
Tour Guides:
All guides employed by the company or contracted through associates are qualified and accredited in their particular area. All guides are first aid trained. We can also arrange particular interest qualified staff for such groups as Educational Institutions, etc. We have guides fluent in English, German, Dutch and French.
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Ross Dixon: As a qualified and experienced environmentalist, Ross has led many of the long distance tours around Australia for over 6 years. Ross has an extensive understanding of our unique plants, mammals, birdlife, geology, indigenous and colonial history.
Danae Anderson: Danae has learnt a great deal about Australia through self teaching and research and has a wonderful personality in conveying her stories and looking after our guests on local tours around the Sydney region. She has only just returned to driving, after recently giving birth to a beautiful little girl.
Justin Syron: Justin has been operating as a tour guide for 7 years, working in the Northern Territory Top End of Australia and the Kimberley region of Western Australia. He is now based in Sydney, with broad knowledge of Australian history, culture, and nature.
Johnny Waite: Johnny originally got involved as a tour guide because of his love for people, plants and animals. Over his 10 year career so far, he has built up a broad knowledge of Australian history, including extensive understanding of Aboriginal culture, and has often been referred as our human encyclopaedia.
Lindsay Tom: Lindsay has had an extensive history working as a tour guide, and has been with Australian Eco Adventures for well over a year now. Additional to his widespread knowledge in flora & fauna, Lindsay has also developed a keen interest in vineyards and wine making.
Barry Ridding: Barry has been a tour guide for a number of years, and has wide knowledge in the history of Australia, its flora, fauna, geology and also Aboriginal legends.
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Larry Zanker: For the past 30 years, Larry has extensively travelled all over Australia and has a wealth of knowledge in bush skills, as well as being a member of the Sydney Speleological (scientific study of caves) Society.
Paul Steel: Paul has been operating tours in NSW for many years, and has a vast knowledge of Australia history & culture. He has a very lively attitude towards guests and provides an entertaining commentary on all tours.
Michael Prodes: Michael not only possesses great knowledge of the wine making and the Hunter Valley region, he has also has a strong understanding of flora, fauna and native Australian animals.
Tours:
We arrange all tours to fit each individual requirement. Accommodation and meals are suited to budgets and are all of the highest quality. A 24 hour emergency free call number is available while guests are in Australia - if they require any assistance it is always available. The company is able to demonstrate the following licenses, certificates, insurances:
Australian Company Number: 001 227 710
Australian Business Number: 17 001 227 710
Vehicle Operator of Tourist Bus Services: EV7781
Tourism Vehicle Certificate (DOT): 20108
$10 million Liability Insurance: 95120448
Metro Aboriginal Lands Council License
National Parks and Wildlife Service License
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What is ECOTOURISM?
All tours offered include the following 5 components that we feel strongly are a minimum requirement to be considered an ecotourism product:
- Small groups with a maximum of 20 people on scheduled tours but we can assist with any group size. Our policy is that we break large groups into smaller units to ensure the integrity of the tour and provides a better experience.
- Low impact to the environment and local inhabitants.
- Interpretative sessions on recent and ancient history, flora and fauna species and geological significance of the region.
- Cultural values and traditions.
- Local community involvement.
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