The dedication of 3000 square kilometres of untouched Kimberley paradise by the Mornington Wildlife Conservancy to form the Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary has helped ensure the survival of many of our threatened species. Your visit to Mornington helps this effort, both through contributions made by APT's Conservation and Charitable Foundation and proceeds from the Mornington Wilderness Camp.

As we travel, many of us are aware of how lucky we are to visit and experience this 'wide brown land' of Australia. But how often do we, as travellers, have the opportunity to experience something vastly more tangible from our environmentally-conscious efforts?

APT is proud to announce its support for the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC), an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of Australia's wildlife. With a commitment to responsible tourism, Anne and Geoff McGeary established the APT Charitable and Conservation Foundation in 2003.

A percentage of APT's profits is donated to this foundation which is supporting the Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Australia's mammals are facing an extinction crisis. In the past 200 years over one third of the mammals that have become extinct in the world have been Australian - with a further 50 currently threatened. Australia is one of twelve mega-diverse regions on earth with 84% of its mammals found nowhere else.

Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary is a haven for the Short-eared Rock Wallaby and amazing birdlife, including the endangered, vibrantly coloured and elusive Gouldian Finch. Discover Sir John Gorge as it cuts its way through the majestic King Leopold Ranges, a landscape formed before life appeared on earth.

Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary, incorporating the Mornington Wilderness Camp, offers an unrivalled Kimberley experience that highlights the ever-increasing importance of the conservation of the natural environment. Now you can visit this beautiful region with APT on our 'Kimberley Classic Sights' tour.

Due to the tragic events in Asia after the Boxing Day Tsunami, in conjunction with the Rotary Club's Shelter Box Appeal, funds were also given to help those most in need.