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Paperbark Camp

Paperbark Camp

Hidden in a tranquil bush setting on the banks of a sleepy waterway, just minutes from the pristine beaches of Jervis Bay is Paperbark Camp, Australia’s original luxury safari camp. Escape from the everyday and get back to nature in style.

Our commitment

Since its inception over 25 years ago, Paperbark Camp has been at the forefront of sustainable tourism and maintains advanced eco accreditation. Increasingly people seek to limit their negative impacts on the environment and are choosing holidays and destinations that place sustainability at the centre of their decision making and operations. At Paperbark Camp the aim is to tread as lightly on the environment as possible and help our guests to enjoy their stay whilst also having minimal impact on the natural beauty of Jervis Bay. From purchasing policies, to menu planning, low impact activities such as bikes and canoes to explore the area and supporting the protection of the Marine and National Parks, the main objective is always minimal impact on the environment. Increasingly the focus is to encourage connection to Country by seeking knowledge and experience from the traditional custodians, the Wadi Wandian people of the Yuin Nation.

Our Sustainability Framework

  • What is your company doing to reduce your emissions or combat key environmental issues (e.g. waste (packaging, end of life product strategy or recycling), biodiversity, land use, water, chemical use, energy use, and natural resource use etc.)?

    - Sustainable purchasing policy in place means we place sustainability at the forefront of decision making and purchasing. - No air conditioning, we rely on natural ventilation - Minimal heating and only during colder months. - Reduce, reuse, recycle where possible. - Re-fillable bath products - Green cleaning and chemical products. - Composting of all green waste - Water minimisers and energy saving lighting

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  • How are the service/s you offer environmentally friendly?

    Our sustainable approach includes the following: Architect designed buildings in sympathy with the landscape. Tents have solar powered electric 12 volt lighting. Only natural ventilation is used, no air conditioning. No large trees have been removed. Shower heads are low flow. Toilets are dual flush. Hot water heated on demand only, by gas Light sensitive timer switches for public lighting. Low energy use compact fluorescent bulbs Revegetation of areas affected by the development. No fencing to maintain the wildlife corridor. Driven piles and shallow foundations only- all buildings are built off the ground Continuous removal of exotic species - inc. blackberry and asparagus fern Guest vehicles kept away from the camp, Use of electric powered buggy Strict adherence to the local Council recycling programs. Use of recycled paper and natural products where possible. Rainwater used when possible To protect the fragile wetland ecosystem, wastewater is pumped 900 metres from the site and processed by Council treatment works. The pumping system is protected by no-flow and level alarms. Biodegradable cleaning agents are used. Canoes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards are provided free for guest use. No intentional feeding of wildlife.

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  • How does your company give back to the community (e.g. financial donations, volunteering, partnerships etc.)?

    Paperbark Camp is an active member of the local community and regularly donates prizes to support local charities, schools and organisation. We have sponsored a local participating in a Cancer Council car rally. We sponsor and support a local conservation group ' Keep Jervis Bay Unspoilt' both financially and with volunteering expertise and time. We participate in and promote regular cleanup initiatives. We offer student placements for work experience. We have provided accommodation and use of the property for respite care for disadvantaged children as part of the Mirabel Foundation.

  • How has your company made a commitment to achieve and maintain inclusion & diversity (e.g. Gender / Race / Ethnicity / National Origin / Sexual Orientation / Religion / Disability / Age)?

    We have a non-discrimination hiring policy and operate a flexible workplace where possible. We actively look to recruit, train and support indigenous youth into the hospitality industry and regularly communicate with the local community.

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