Juliette and Terry Kimi

This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:  

Environmental protection

Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative: 

Vanua Kino Homestay, along with other conservation-orientated land owners, has taken measures to preserve the natural forest and bird habitat in their region. They have resisted the urge to sell out to eager logging companies.

Behind the homestay the rainforest-clad volcanic slopes have been preserved from logging; it remains one of the few sections of forest in the area that has not been logged. In front of the house another area of bush has been preserved to attract birds, flying foxes and butterflies. Kingfishers, herons, hornbills and a wide vaiety of parrots are now frequent visitors to these forested areas. These preserved ares are a safe haven for bird life, whilst other areas have been denuded.

The homestay also takes day-to-day steps to reduce their environmental footprint such as uses solar power rather than diesel-generated power.