Noosa Everglades’ sustainable tour operator, Kanu Kapers has now donated over $5000 to support the regeneration of local koala habitat.
The funds were raised by customer donations under their carbon offset scheme which was launched in 2019.
Kanu Kapers uses an online carbon calculator called EcoTree to work out the approximate carbon usage for a vehicle travelling to their launch site near Boreen Point and ask customers to donate that sum to fund trees for koalas when they purchase their eco tours.
The money is then given to koala charity, Queenland Koala Crusaders, who use it to plant and maintain the trees.
Kanu Kapers owner Vivienne Golding said, “The scheme is extremely popular with our guests, especially since we added it to our online check out.”
“Practically everyone clicks the donate button. It’s really inspiring to know that so many people want to support local wildlife.
“Our travellers come from all over the world and have chosen to go on a truly sustainable tour, so they tend to be passionate about the environment and want to give something back.”
Multi award-winning Kanu Kapers strive to be carbon neutral and the business has the environment at its core. All tours are propelled by paddle, enabling wildlife viewing at its best and a true wilderness escape.
Check out kanukapersaustralia.com to find out more about the carbon offset for koalas scheme and how Kanu Kapers supporta eco-tourism in the Noosa Everglades.
