In the latest Lonely Planet's Australia guidebook there will be a section called Greendex - a quick reference index for sustainable accommodation, tours and experiences to help visitors travel responsibly within the country.
Lonely Planet is responding to a growing number of travellers recognising the importance of travelling sustainably by increasing the amount of responsible travel content in its guides.
The content of Greendex is selected by the authors after demonstrating active sustainable-tourism policies. These involve things like conservation or environmental education, and preservation of local identity and culture.
Some of the listings also meet high standards of environmental sustainability, business ethics and cultural sensitivity and have been certified by EcoTourism Australia.



