As a responsible travel company, creating unforgettable journeys is our purpose and we are committed to supporting all our guests to travel responsibly, and connect with tourism experiences that contribute and have positive impacts for communities and destinations.
Follow our 5 responsible travel tips on your Australia motorhome adventure and use our thl Roadtrip App as a great source of ideas, information and inspiration on tourism experiences and destinations throughout Australia.
Five Responsible RV Travel Tips
Drive carefully
- Respect speed limits
- Obey all road rules and signs
- Plan your route to be fuel efficient
- Avoid engine idling
Embrace Cultures
- Be kind and respectful
- Respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and cultures
- Support local owned businesses and choose authentic local products
- Slow down, stay longer, connect with local communities, events and activities
Camp with consideration
- Prevent fires ... follow local guidelines
- Stay at designated campgrounds
- Empty tanks at official dump station points (you can search for the closest one to you in the thl Roadtrip App)
- Follow the Leave no Trace principles
Protect the environment
- Reduce, recycle and reuse as you travel
- Always put waste in the bin
- Conserve water - take short showers, fill the sink
- Do not use soap in rivers or waterbodies
Be wildlife aware
- Keep your distance
- Never feed wildlife
- Avoid night driving in sensitive wildlife areas
- Learn about Australia’s unique wildlife and ecosystems
Our Future-fit Sustainability Journey
At Apollo we are on a sustainability journey, using the Future-fit Business Benchmark. We call this our future-fit path. All our branches have Future-Fit Sustainability Action Plans focusing on energy efficiency, water saving, reducing waste, lowering emissions and community contribution. We track our progress by;
- Measuring, reporting and reducing our carbon emissions
- Tackling waste, focusing on reducing, reusing and recycling
- Implementing energy and water saving initiatives at all our branches
- Promoting ways to travel responsibly to our guests
- Progressing our Reconciliation Action Plan journey
- Regular donations to community organisations, including bedding and kitchen items
To find out more, visit thl sustainability.
Ecotourism Australia Certification
We are proud to have achieved Ecotourism Australia certification for over 10 years, and to be included as a green travel leader in the Green Travel Guide.
Respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
At thl, we recognise, respect and value the rich, diverse cultures, knowledge, contribution and connection to Country of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to learning and building respectful relationships through our Reconciliation Action Plan.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tourism experiences in Australia will offer immersive, life-changing experiences and are a great addition to any itinerary. Local Indigenous guides across the country will take you on journeys where you will form new connections to the land and its Peoples. Find Indigenous Tourism Experiences near you in the thl Roadtrip App. Use the filter by clicking on “Activities” and then “Culture” which will display all the experiences close to your location on the map.