Tourism is the Australian industry least prepared for climate change, report says

Beaches, wildlife, the Great Barrier Reef, unspoilt natural wilderness and national parks all considered threatened

Tourism is Australia's most vulnerable and least prepared industry to deal with climate change despite the fact it is already feeling its effects, according to an advocacy group report.

The report by the Climate Council, based on 200 source documents and articles, says while tourism is growing at an extraordinary pace - an 8% jump in visitors last financial year - not enough is being done to prepare for damage to the country's greatest drawcards.