Our Green Credentials

We do our best to protect the environment and to reduce our carbon footprint. We are also very aware that we are providing a special place for people to have a break, and luxuriating in a shower or bath, or having a wood fire in winter are part of that. We are also very constrained by Government regulations which require more and more clearing around our buildings in the name of fire protection. Unfortunately they also seem powerless to stop the destruction of trees on rural properties around us which are earmarked for residential development.

 

Water and water conservation:            
All your waste water is treated and used on our citrus trees. No water is wasted on lawns in summer. Water is collected from all rooves.  

 

Climate Control:   

Cottages are very well insulated in ceilings and walls (double brick) so they retain the day’s warmth in winter and are cooler in summer. Verandahs all round and shade screens cut down the effect of the afternoon sun. Use of louvre windows for natural air flow and trees to screen the sun.

 

Coal generated Energy:
A minimum of road and feature lighting. Instant gas hot water systems. Efficient A/C. Front loading washing machine. Extensive use of compact fluro lights.  

 

Vegetation:

Within the constraints of the Rural Fire Service requirements, there has been minimal destruction of the natural vegetation during the development of Billabong Moon.  Many hundreds of extra trees (Casuarina Glauca, wattle, Grevillea and other natives have been planted and appropriate regrowth encouraged. 

 

Natural Habitat:

Birds native to the area nest around the buildings and on the island on the dam.  Some non-native species have been removed (Peacocks and Muscovy because they discouraged the natives).

The creek bed has been preserved and weed control measures are in place.

Minimal chemical fertiliser is used on the property to protect the waterways.

 

Household Waste:

Guests are encouraged to sort waste.  Paper and cardboard, glass and PET plastic are collected by contractors.  All other plastic, metal and packaging materiel is collected for the local Council weekly recycling service.

Kitchen food waste is composted in a compost bin.