Responsible Night Tourism Partner Program.

Protect the night. Elevate your experience.
Lead the sector.

Australia holds some of the darkest skies on Earth. They are not guaranteed.

Dark Sky Tourism Australia is building a national network of tourism operators committed to delivering exceptional night-time experiences while protecting the environmental, cultural and economic value of darkness.
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Responsible Night Tourism Partner Program
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The Responsible Night Tourism Partner Program recognises businesses that:
  • Protect the night environment
  • Deliver safe and inspiring guest experiences
  • Respect nocturnal wildlife and cultural knowledge
  • Contribute to the growth of dark sky tourism nationally

As a Responsible Night Tourism Partner, you:

  • Join a growing national network
  • Receive official Partner recognition
  • Gain access to Responsible Night Tourism branding
  • Contribute to national industry data
  • Strengthen advocacy with government
  • Increase credibility with Tourism Australia and state bodies
  • Be eligible for collaborative promotion and features

Darkness is becoming rare globally. Australia has an opportunity to lead.

Responsible Night Tourism Partner (16 – 25)

Entry-level recognition for businesses committed to responsible practice and annual reporting.

Accredited Responsible Night Tourism Partner (26 – 35)

For operators demonstrating strong implementation of responsible night standards.

Leading Responsible Night Tourism Partner (36 – 45)

For businesses showing sector leadership, innovation and advocacy.

Partners commit to:

  • Minimising unnecessary light and glare
  • Considering impacts on nocturnal wildlife
  • Delivering accurate astronomy and environmental interpretation
  • Respecting Indigenous cultural knowledge
  • Maintaining strong night safety standards
  • Submitting annual visitor data
  • Identifying ongoing improvement actions

Become a Responsible Night Tourism Partner

Applications are open. Complete the Partner Declaration and Annual Data Form below.

SECTION 1: Business Details

Primary contact name
Town / region / state
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload

SECTION 2: Night Experiences Offered

Select all that apply

SECTION 3: Responsible Night Tourism Scorecard

NIGHT ENVIRONMENT

Minimise glare and upward light spill
Use warm lighting (≤3000K)
Switch off non-essential lighting
Consider wildlife / ecological impacts

GUEST EXPERIENCE

Educate guests about dark skies
Guide responsible night behaviour
Provide accurate astronomy / environmental content
Respectfully acknowledge cultural knowledge

SAFETY & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Documented night risk management
Clear safety briefings
Staff prepared for night conditions

SUSTAINABILITY & SECTOR CONTRIBUTION

Energy efficiency measures
Minimise environmental disturbance
Promote dark sky awareness publicly
Commit to annual data reporting

Your Responsible Night Tourism Score

Your score is calculated from the selections above. The maximum possible score is 45.

SECTION 4: Annual Visitor Data

What type of visitors do you host?
Select all that apply

SECTION 5: Improvements & Growth

SECTION 6: Declaration

Checkboxes
Clear Signature
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