How Pinnacles Is Making Sustainable Stays Effortless Airlie Beach Award Winning Accommodation
When you stay at Pinnacles, it doesn’t take long to understand why we care so deeply about sustainability. With sparkling Coral Sea views from every angle and the Great Barrier Reef just beyond our doorstep, it’s impossible not to feel a sense of responsibility for this extraordinary place. Our goal? To make your holiday blissfully relaxing – and naturally kinder to the environment.
Eco-Friendly Room Rates (Feel Good, Pay Less)
For guests who want a greener getaway, our Eco-Friendly Room Rate offers a discounted stay in exchange for skipping daily servicing. It’s a simple, guest-led choice that saves water, reduces energy use, and avoids unnecessary chemicals – all while giving you complete privacy and freedom during your visit.
It’s sustainable travel that’s effortless and rewarding.
Refill, Reuse & Reduce Waste
Across the property, we’ve phased out single-use plastics wherever possible. Every apartment features refillable 500ml bathroom amenities, reducing the throwaway items that typically pile up in traditional hotel stays.
You’ll also find an online, interactive compendium instead of printed folders – accessible via QR code so you get everything you need without a single sheet of paper.
Reef-Safe Sunscreen for a Reef-Safe Holiday
The Whitsundays is home to one of the world’s most delicate ecosystems, and we love helping guests explore it responsibly. At reception, we offer We Are Feel Good Inc. reef-safe sunscreen – free of parabens, oxybenzone, and octinoxate – so you can enjoy the sun without harming the coral or marine life.
It’s a small choice with a big impact when visiting the Great Barrier Reef.
Recycling Done Right
Airlie Beach doesn’t have commercial kerbside recycling, so we handle things a little differently. Every apartment has recycling bins, and our team sorts, separates, and transports items including cans, green waste, and reusable materials to the correct facilities. It’s hands-on, but absolutely worth it.
Energy-Saving & Low Impact Extras
Our sustainability practices show up in all kinds of thoughtful touches, including:
- LED Lighting throughout the property
- An electric buggy for guest luggage transfers
- An on-site EV charging station for road trippers
- Encouraging air drying in our sunny tropical climate
- Reducing unnecessary laundry through our eco-friendly rate and opt-out servicing options
Behind the scenes, even our linen is washed using environmentally friendly commercial systems that minimise both water and energy use.
Supporting the Sea, the Wildlife, and the Community
Protecting the region means supporting the people and organisations who care for it. Pinnacles is proud to:
- Partner with Eco Barge Clean Seas, helping reduce marine debris
- Support the Whale Heritage program in the Whitsundays
- Donate unopened guest food to the Community Food Pantry
- Choose local suppliers whenever possible, keeping our footprint low and our community strong
Many guests love getting involved too – our decline-servicing initiative turns a simple choice into support for coastal conservation. Inclusive, Sustainable, Human
Sustainability isn’t just environmental at Pinnacles – it’s social, too. We’re part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, support accessible tourism through our detailed Accessibility Guide, and train our team to ensure every guest feels comfortable, respected, and cared for. Because responsible travel is also about people.
A Greener Stay With a Better View
At the heart of it, sustainability at Pinnacles isn’t about rules or sacrifice – it’s about celebrating this incredible place and ensuring it stays pristine for generations of travellers to come. So when you check in, soak in the jacuzzi, wander down to the beach, or sail out to the reef… you can relax knowing your holiday is leaving a lighter footprint on a very special part of the world.
