In 2003, Wood received The Centenary Medal for outstanding contributions in support of conservation and the environment, as awarded by the Governor-General.
He appeared fortnightly for years on Network TEN's morning show 9am with David and Kim and The Circle, presenting a popular segment on all things environmental.
He is a former Clean Up the World Ambassador with David De Rothschild and Celine Cousteau and was named one of Friday Magazine's Most Inspirational People for 2003, which also included Steve Irwin and Troy Cassar-Daley.
He is also a previous Member of the National Council on Education for Sustainability and was selected to complete Al Gore's Climate Change Leadership Program.
Arron's memoir, Billabong Boy outlines a period of depression and anxiety in his mid-twenties and his subsequent recovery.