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YHA is dedicated to playing an active role in environmental conservation and is leading the way in mainstream tourism with its commitment to best practice management. We have developed eco-hostels in the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, and in the Grampians and Apollo Bay in Victoria, where travellers can experience environmentally self-sustainable living.

YHA aims to provide an atmosphere that encourages interest in the surrounding cultural and natural environment, and recognises that these are two elements that are essential to meaningful travel. The future wellbeing of all people depends on the actions of today, and because of this, YHA strives to be a responsible quality accommodation provider.

•	Being a leader in implementation of environmental awareness and good practice
•	Reducing consumption in an effort to minimise waste and promoting recycling wherever possible
•	Preventing air, water, waste and noise pollution in hostels
•	Promoting energy efficiency and water conservation
•	Encouraging the use of public transport and other less polluting forms of transport
•	Educating staff members and the wider community about environmental best practice
•	Promoting the protection of natural areas

•	Whilst in our national parks please observe fire restrictions. Only light fires in designated areas and never leave an open fire unattended.
•	Do not throw cigarette butts anywhere but in proper litter bins.
•	Australian wildlife is exactly that - wild. Respect all animals and please keep your distance.
•	Take time to understand different Australian cultures and respect their sacred sites. Choose not to climb Uluru.