Ecotourism has become a high-yield tourist category within the national tourism industry. With its unique Australian perspective, Ecotourism presents a thorough look at ecotourism in both domestic and international sectors, including the South Pacific, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Australia. Discussion includes the best practices for the planning and strategic management of ecotourism venues/sites (including operator obligations) as well as the role of indigenous communities in ecotourism management. Field surveys and research are included.