PLANET FIRST,
BULLSHIT LAST

IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AT SPRING BAY MILL. FOR US, IT’S ABOUT THE ENTIRE PLANET AND THE PEOPLE ON IT

WE RENEW, REGROW, RESTORE, REPLANT, REBUILD, AND RECREATE AT SPRING BAY MILL.

WE'RE THE RESPONSIBLE CHOICE.

The word ‘sustainability’ is thrown around these days by brands chasing credibility without doing the actual work. We’re calling bullshit on this. For us, sustainability isn't a checkbox act—it’s how we live. To prove it, we played an integral role in stopping the logging industry’s supply chain. Tasmania is now carbon negative because of it. While others talk, we act.

Spring Bay Mill isn’t just about bin systems or cutting emissions to meet a quota. It’s about rethinking our entire relationship with the planet. It’s about understanding that every decision we make impacts the world around us.

We go beyond the basics. We’ve given a home to over 25,000 endemic plants in our on-site nursery. Some of our accommodations rely solely on rainwater and solar power (whereas in the past, the mill used 200,000L of water every day). We upcycled the industrial infrastructure, instead of getting rid of it. And so now, grass now grows on equipment that once harmed the planet. In fact, wallabies feed on it. We even designed smaller rooms to encourage gathering outdoors (because when people are reminded of our planet's beautiful natural setting, their appreciation for saving it grows). We also bring in facilitators of social change, so your experience here isn’t just a getaway—it’s a learning opportunity. Every decision we make - big and small - we have sustainability on our mind. 

We do many other things, but the website template doesn’t have enough room for all the details, so come see it for yourself.

We will never stop helping the planet, and we don’t think you should either. This goes beyond simply experiencing a single, sustainable event. We want you to turn what you learn here into sustainable living.  We don’t believe in single-use environmentalism. We believe in ongoing care for our world.

THE SPRING BAY MILL DIFFERENCE

  • GARDEN-TO-PLATE

    Our gardens yield fresh, local produce for events, fostering biodiversity by mimicking natural systems. Enjoy wholesome menus without the carbon footprint.

  • WATER USAGE

    We have excellent rainwater retention and storage systems that capture water that once polluted the oceans. Now, it’s repurposed for accommodations, growing our food, and maintaining our natural environment.

  • WASTE REDUCTION

    We don’t offer straws with your drink, take-away food packaging is all compostable or biodegradable and paper napkins or hand-towels are unbleached and compostable.

  • SUSTAINABILITY FIRST

    We’re all about planting and growing. More than 25,000 endemic plants have been added throughout the site so far including dozens of rare and threatened species.

  • RENEWABLE ENERGY

    We strive to minimise dependence on non-renewable energy. Our Beach Shacks run solely on solar power, with low-energy lighting and electric vehicles onsite.

  • ON-SITE NURSERY

    Our on-site nursery propagates over 2,000 plants annually with native grasses being reintroduced alongside original species that existed prior to European settlement.