AUSTRALIA'S GREAT SOUTH WEST EDGE National ... - EarthCheck

AUSTRALIA HAS SEVEN EXPERIENCE THEMES..Nature inAustraliaCoastalLifestyleFood andWineAboriginalAustraliaAustralianJourneysOutbackAustraliaMajorCitiesExperiencethemesNature inAustraliaAussie CoastalLifestyleFood and WineAboriginalAustraliaAustralianJourneysOutbackAustraliaAustralian MajorCitiesWhat Experience Seekers are looking for...Ethos of conservation and protection, uniquely Australian, includeseducation, interpretation, local people sharing story, in WHA orNational Park, personal interaction, accredited, nature relatedspecial events (e.g. whales), immersed in nature (includingaccommodation)Located on the coast, includes education, learning to (dive, cruise,sail, snorkel), venues for socialising, a combination of naturalfeatures, world recognition, organised beach events, buy localproduce, hinterland, special architecture, access to marine lifeEducational, personalised interpretation, Local people sharingstory, personal interaction with locals, events, outdoor dining,wine regions, buy local produce.Aspects of Indigenous culture, includes education, interpretation,Aboriginal people sharing story (guided), Aboriginal owned andoperated, in WHA or National Park, Personal interaction, onAboriginal Land and sustainably managed and operated.Adequate infrastructure, safe, supported by marketing, insightsinto Aussie lifestyle (not a tourists point of view), activeparticipation of travellers, ‘brag-able’ journey, educationcomponent.Must be located within the Outback RegionInsights into city life, educational, history, cultural insights, nature,active participation, special architecture, beyond the icons,interacting with icons,GSWEDELIVERS ATLEAST 4 or 5To be exploredGreat South West Edge Experience Development Strategy Discussion Paper14