Karls Property- Eco Beach Resort in Broome
Eco Structures Australia has a story marked by resilience and innovation.
It all began with Karl Plunkett, who started as a tourism operator; opening Eco Beach Resort in Broome in 1993. In 2000, Cyclone Rosita devastated the resort. This catastrophe led Karl and his team to rethink construction methods. By 2009, they had built the very first Eco Structures Tents, using a unique construction system designed to withstand Region D cyclones.
In 2011, Eco Structures was officially a glamping supplier, emerging from two years of intensive research and development. We quickly became a leading name in glamping and eco-friendly construction.
Over the past 13 years, we’ve specialised in creating manufacturing solutions for remote locations. Our innovations include concrete-free eco anchors, galvanised steel for coastal regions, and elevated structures that adapt to any terrain.
Today, we take pride in designing and manufacturing for World Heritage Listed and Class A Reserves, ensuring our projects enhance and protect these exceptional areas. Our notable projects include Rottnest Island in Western Australia, Vinetree Honghegu Resort in China, Swell Lodge on Christmas Island, Lady Elliot Island in Queensland, and Cinnamon Bay Resort in the US Virgin Islands.
We believe that the world’s most beautiful and protected places deserve tourism that honors their natural beauty. Our mission is to provide stunning, low-impact accommodations that support both people and the environment.
Karl Plunkett goes by many titles. A Developer, who established a successful building company, WABi Constructions Pty Ltd, in 1996. An Owner, specifically of Eco Beach Resort in Broome where he first commenced working on the prototype eco tents, eco modules, and gazebos that have now become Eco Structures Australia’s core products. But above all, he is a Discoverer.
When others ask, “Are we there yet?”, Karl asks “Where to next?”. With a motto of building for the future, Karl draws on more than 25 years of building and construction experience, coupled with a proven ability to complete projects on time and within budget. He understands the unique challenges of tourism developers looking for cost-effective solutions based on environmentally sustainable principles.
For Karl, designing eco tents is about seeing the world through the eyes of his clients in order to expose travellers to new experiences, teach life lessons, switch off, disconnect, and reconnect with nature. It’s all about reciprocal trust – by making people available, standing by his product and doing the right thing first time, Karl creates platforms to create powerful experiences that burn into traveller memories.
We are proudly members of Ecotourism Australia, ensuring our products are certified and backed by a strong commitment to sustainable practices, providing high quality & nature-based tourism experiences.
Eco Structures has received ISO9001 accreditation for 5+ years. This quality assurance assessment ensures our customers consistently receive high quality products and services.
