1. Best eco lodge: Hidden Valley Cabins, North Queensland
A collection of modern rustic eco cabins northwest of Townsville, near Running River, on the western slope of the Coastal Range. It is powered entirely by solar energy, which saves it 78 tonnes of CO2 emissions a year, and has been certified as an Advanced Eco tourism operation. hiddenvalleycabins.com.au
2. Best hostel: Grampians YHA Eco Hostel, Halls Gap, Victoria
This stylish hostel in the Grampians National Park is powered by solar electricity, has solar hot water and rainwater collection. A great spot from which to attempt some of Australia's best abseiling and rock climbing sites or hike the surrounding trails. yha.com.au
3. Best campsite: Karijini Eco Retreat, Western Australia
Luxe safari-style tents in the spectacular Karijini National Park that's operated in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Conservation. A percentage of the cost goes towards the management and conservation of the park. karijiniecoretreat.com.au
4. Best restaurant: Billy Kwong, Surrey Hills, New South Wales
One of the first climate-neutral restaurants in the state, it takes its inspiration from re-creating a traditional Chinese eating house and provides organic dishes such as seared calamari, rocket and Asian herb salad. kyliekwong.org
5. Best adventure: Bookabee, Adelaide
Go walkabout in the 83sq km of mountains in the arid deserts of South Australia's Flinders Ranges with Bookabee, an award-winning indigenous team. bookabee.com.au
Richard Hammond is the founder of greentraveller.co.uk and co-author of Great Escapes (£12.99, Rough Guides)
