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1 Conservation driving tourism success

2 World Growth GDP Growth Since ,400 1,200 China 1, Arab World Australia Brazil Canada China Germany India Kenya Sri Lanka New Zealand Papua New Guinea Thailand United States Vietnam South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe Vietnam India Sri Lanka Zambia PNG Thailand Arab World Kenya Australia New Zealand South Africa Brazil United States Canada Germany Zimbabwe Source: World Bank Organisation (

3 Departures Tourism Departures China Departures (2015 Actual) 1 China 116,886,000 2 Germany 83,737,000 3 United States 73,453,000 4 Canada 32,267,000 5 India 20,376,000 6 Brazil 9,469,000 7 Australia 9,459,000 8 Thailand 6,794,000 9 New Zealand 2,412, Sri Lanka 1,356, Zimbabwe 824, India Thailand Brazil Arab World Australia Brazil Canada China Germany India Kenya Sri Lanka New Zealand Papua New Guinea Thailand United States Vietnam South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe Source: World Bank Organisation (

4 Arrivals Tourism Growth - Arrivals India Vietnam Zambia Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea 13 Zimbabwe 2,057,000 Thailand Arab World Brazil China Germany New Zealand South Africa Australia United States Zimbabwe Kenya Canada Arrivals (2015 Actual) 1 Arab World 81,166,024 2 United States 77,510,000 3 China 56,886,000 4 Germany 34,970,000 5 Thailand 29,923,000 6 Canada 17,971,000 7 India 13,284,000 8 South Africa 8,904,000 9 Vietnam 7,944, Australia 7,444, Brazil 6,306, New Zealand 3,039, Sri Lanka 1,798, Kenya 1,114, Zambia 932, Papua New Guinea 184, Arab World Australia Brazil Canada China Germany India Kenya Sri Lanka New Zealand Papua New Guinea Thailand United States Vietnam South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe Source: World Bank Organisation (

5 Ecotourism (IUCN) "Environmentally responsible travel to natural areas, in order to enjoy and appreciate nature (and accompanying cultural features, both past and present) that promote conservation, have a low visitor impact and provide for beneficially active socio-economic involvement of local peoples."

6 Ecotourism (IUCN) "Environmentally responsible travel to natural areas, in order to enjoy and appreciate nature (and accompanying cultural features, both past and present) that promote conservation, have a low visitor impact and provide for beneficially active socio-economic involvement of local peoples." Distinct to Sustainable Tourism

7 Conservation and Tourism Whats the dog and whats the tail?

8 Hidden Vale Wildlife Centre

9 Hidden Vale Wildlife Centre

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15 Developing a vision The scenic Rim Trail Six Day Walk

16 The Proposed Walk Afternoon/Evening Pre Day One: Arrive Spicers Hidden Vale for pre walk briefing. Tour of Wildlife Centre and drinks & dinner Day One: a 6 km (5 hours) walk from the trail head at Thornton View to the Mt Mistake eco camp Day Two: a 17.5 km (8 hours) walk to the Amphitheatre eco camp Day Three: a 9 km (5 hours)walk to the Woodcutters eco camp Day Four: a 12.7 km walk (8 hours) to Cunningham's Gap and bus to Hidden Peaks Cabins Day Five: Bus back to Cunningham's Gap and walk to Spicers Canopy 13.5 kms (8 hours) Day Six: Optional walk to Spicers Peak Lodge, 6.5 kms (4 hours)

17 Built Design Intent Lightweight eco friendly structures Low impact on the environment Best practice

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26 Scenic Rim Trail 6 Day Walk Site areas owoodcutters 2,384 sqm oamphitheatre 4,915 sqm omain Range National Park 184,000,000 sqm

27 Unintended Consequences, Facilitated Impacts and Inappropriate Regulations

28 Unintended Consequences Town Plan & Building Codes = Onsite waste water treatment plants National Construction Code = Bushfire Bunkers

29 Unintended Consequences Accommodation Type (Class) Tent NO Build Class Built Structure Long term - Class 3 Short Term Class 1B Australian Standards - Building Materials - Bushfire - Disability access

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32 Good things can come in small packages

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39 In Summary Authentic, honest, experiences are key Passion is infectious Be aware of unintended consequences and facilitated impacts. Remember the intent of the operation (what's the dog and what's the tail)