Rainbow Retreat is a true Carbon Neutral accommodation business.
We run 100% on solar and wind power, we use energy efficient light bulbs.
We compost & recycle waste rubbish.
We do not use electrical clothes dryers, all our laundry is done onsite using our energy and water efficient front loader washing machine.
Our fridges are 12 volt low compression electric fridges, very carbon neutral, unlike gas!
We only use environmentally friendly cleaning products.
We only use recycled paper products.
We have water restrictors on all water usage.
We collect our own rain water and we do not use chemicals to treat our water.
Peter and Ian are wildlife carers and we release all the animals back into the wild.
The property is listed as a Land for Wildlife, the land is protected by a Conservation Covenant and has the highest conservation listing as a Private Nature Reserve.
A Private Nature Reserve can only be granted to properties who have particular natural values and is passed by both houses of parliament.
The land cannot be mined or logged perpetually.
We are continually planting new indigenous trees and shrubs on the property.
We harvest a very small amount of timber to run the slow combustion stove which provides hot water, heating and for cooking.
Buildings have been built using renewable resources and have been built facing north to capture the natural sunlight to power the solar system and use less energy.
Come and stay at Rainbow Retreat and understand the way of living carbon neutral, you will also be offsetting your carbon usage during your stay in Tassie!
Rainbow Retreat
WILDERNESS ECO LODGE AND CABINS
AT ST PATRICKS HEAD TASMANIA.
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We take actions to: conserve heat, conserve water, install eco-friendly lighting, reduce oil/gas carbon emissions, compost waste food, recycle wherever possible, use bio degradable cleaning agents, use reclamation building materials, use renewable natural furnishings, source food locally, offer local employment, instruct staff in green practices, include green room info packs, mention green/eco issues on our Web site, conserve/care for wildlife in our area, Registered wildlife carers. Conservation Covenant. Private Nature Reserve. Registered release site. NO mains power. Tank water. Manage a wildlife website www.wildlifetasmania.com
CENTRAL TO COLES BAY, WINE GLASS BAY, FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK & THE BAY OF FIRES.
EXCLUSIVE AND UNIQUE ADULT RETREAT WITH SENSATIONAL OCEAN VIEWS.
SET ON A PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE, VIEW WILDLIFE FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR CABIN BALCONY.