Sustainability

Pinnacles, Airlie Beach is committed to Reuse & Recycle and are proud to have partnered with the Whitsunday Regional Council’s Healthy Hearts project in conjunction with Earthcheck to reduce our carbon footprint where possible.

Caring for our planet
means being pro-active by:

Our Commitment to Sustainability at Pinnacles

At Pinnacles, we are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact while delivering a high-quality guest experience. Below are some of the ways we’re working towards a more sustainable future:

Energy-Efficient Lighting: All apartments are fitted with energy-efficient lighting, providing energy savings of up to 80%.
Electric Vehicle Charging: We offer convenient electric car charging stations for our guests.

Eco-Friendly Booking Options: Guests can opt for eco-friendly room rates, including reduced housekeeping services and the option to reuse towels, helping conserve water and energy.
Efficient Laundry Practices: Our linen is laundered using continuous batch washers that use less than 3 litres of water per kilogram, without any additional electricity consumption.

Refillable Amenities: In 2022, Pinnacles replaced single-use miniature toiletries with 500ml refillable amenities from Australian-owned brand Appelles, preventing over 10,000 miniatures from entering landfill annually.
Digital Guest Information: We’ve transitioned to online guest compendiums and express check-ins, reducing paper usage and CO₂ emissions.
Compostable Bin Liners: We use Biopak compostable bin liners across our property.
Recycling Made Easy: Recycling bins are conveniently located next to all general waste bins to encourage proper waste sorting.

Guests can purchase our Eco-Friendly Cotton Canvas Beach Totes from reception – perfect for a day exploring the Whitsundays.
We proudly follow a local purchasing policy, sourcing 70% of our total spend from businesses within Airlie Beach, Bowen, and Proserpine, supporting our regional economy.

Eco Barge Clean Seas Inc.: We support this local not-for-profit organisation working to:
- Remove marine debris
- Reduce land-based litter
- Recycle ocean plastics
- Care for sick and injured marine turtles
Guests can donate at the time of booking to support this cause. Since launching the initiative in April 2023, over $3,887 has been donated.

Whales of the Whitsundays Project: We’re proud supporters of this initiative with the Whitsundays becoming a Whale Heritage Area—the first within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Area.

Food Pantry Donations: We regularly donate non-perishable food items to the Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre Community Food Pantry, which supports local individuals and families in need.

We’re continuously exploring new ways to minimise our carbon footprint. If you have suggestions on how we can improve our sustainability efforts, we’d love to hear from you.

Together, we can protect the beautiful Whitsundays for generations to come.