Responsible Tourism
Preserving the outback for future generations
Caring for the land, animals and Country
At the heart of our operations at Katherine Outback Experience is a commitment to ecotourism and maintaining a low environmental footprint. Here's a look at our ongoing efforts:
Sustainable tourism
As an accredited Sustainable Tourism business, we take pride in providing engaging tourism experiences based on robust sustainability practices and environmental appreciation.
Tree planting
From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024, we planted 207 trees. We have potted a further 120 clippings ready to be planted in 2025.
Water conservation
We collect rainwater in three large water tanks onsite which services our property and operations year-round.Â
Re-use
Thanks to our reusable water cups, we save over 12,000 cups from landfill each year. Our team uses reusable water bottles and we have water bottle refill stations onsite. We encourage our guests to bring their water bottles along and refill them.
Energy conservation
We have 25.75 kilowatts of solar-panels that power our daily activities. Our undercover arena is equipped with LED lights that use 87% less power than traditional lights.Â
Biodegradable and compstable packaging
Where it is not possible to use reusable food packaging (i.e. takeaways), we use biodegradable and compostable food and drink packaging.Â
Eco-friendly outback experiences at the Katherine Outback Experience
Outback show
Ethical integrity is at the core of everything we do. Here's a look at our ongoing efforts:
Accessible Tourism
We have strived to craft inclusive experiences including our Outback Shows and Farm Therapy Program. We hold Accessible Tourism Accreditation for vision, limited mobility, wheelchairs and scooters and cognitive/ autism. Â
Animal Welfare
We showcase the ethical training of horses and working dogs. To ensure animals are well-conditioned, we maintain dental, farrier, and worming records. Equine chiropractic care is provided bi-monthly, and diets include essential minerals. Guest reviews consistently highlight our animal’s enthusiasm and happy demeanour, reflecting their love and care at Katherine Outback Experience.
LGBTIQA+
We are proud members of GALTA, and warmly welcome the LGBTIQA+ community to Katherine Outback Experience.Â
Buy Local
Where possible we maintain a ‘Buy Local Policy’ supporting Katherine and NT based businesses. Â
Sponsorship
As a small family owned and operated business, we support a number of local events and fundraisers.
Charities & Foundations
Although we support a number of charities, two charities close to our heart are Dolly’s Dream and Farm Angels.