Parks Australia Steve Wroe

Parks Australia Steve Wroe

Parks Australia Christmas Island National Park Cocos / Keeling Islands!(!(!(!( Christmas Island North-west Commonwealth Marine Reserve Network North Commonwealth Marine Reserve Network!( Kakadu National Park Coral Sea Commonwealth Marine Reserve Pulu Keeling National Park Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park!( Australian National Botanic Gardens Booderee National Park & Botanic Gardens!(!( Norfolk Island National Park & Botanic Gardens Norfolk Island!( South-west Commonwealth Marine Reserve Network Temperate East Commonwealth Marine Reserve Network Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve South-east Commonwealth Marine Reserve Network Heard Island and McDonald Islands Macquarie Island Commonwealth of Australia, 2014

Parks Australia ecommerce We are moving transactional services online across all our parks and reserves passes, camping, tours, permits,

Data focus KNP Visitor Surveys 2015 Responses: 70 2016 Responses: 1098 21% Purchase Lead Time 49% 29% Visitor Feedback NPS 53.28 Satisfaction 91% same day two to six days in advance even days or more in advance HS Ticket Sales Up 14% YOY Revenue Up 77%

Distribution Retail Partners Commercial Tour Operators Parks Australia Independent Online Sales and customer focus 9% 19% 37% 35%

Top of mind, not top of bucket list

We tested 16 tourism product variables Kakadu NP Accommodation Kakadu NP Amenities Time spent in Kakadu Mix of packaged or independent Quality of the food experience Cost per person (in Kakadu) Who you go with Walking experiences Involvement with Kakadu rangers Passive Kakadu experiences Active Kakadu NP experiences Educational small group Tours Aboriginality of the experience Aboriginal cultural experiences (passive) Aboriginal cultural experiences (active) Takeaway feeling

Indigenous cultural experiences 16 Total Visited local national park only Visited interstate or local national park Never visited interstate or local national park 14 13.5 Share % 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Base No cultural experiences 6.4 4.4 10.5 5.5 Aboriginal Art (e.g. painting) 5.5 4.0 1.6 Try/cook cultural food 7.3 7.8 5.9 3.8 5.3 4.6 2.8 1.0 Learn to play the Participate in Digeridoo Aboriginal dance Base: Total sample: n=1018, Visited local national park only: n=385, Visited interstate and/or local national park: n=262, Never visit interstate or local national park: n=371.

Type of touring product 25 Total Visited local national park only Visited interstate or local national park Never visited interstate or local national park 23.1 20 Share % 15 10 6.56.6 6.1 6.6 8.18.0 14.8 6.5 5 0 Base No educational tours 3.0 2.3 2.3 1.4 Heritage and cultural tours Aboriginal cultural tours to see rock art 3.8 Environmental tours (Flora & Fauna) 3.2 2.3 2.7 1.2 0.7 1.3 Aboriginal, environmental heritage tours White settler history tour

Type of guide 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Total Base Visited local national park only 3.0 2.8 5.2 1.7 Visited interstate or local national park 5.0 4.6 8.9 No guide A recognised elder Informed Aboriginal guide (from Kakadu) Never visited interstate or local national park 4.1 3.9 2.4 1.9 1.9 1.3 1.1 1.2 Trained Aboriginal guide (not from Kakadu) 0.1 Non-Aboriginal guide (trained/ knowledgeable)

Park Rangers 14.0 12.0 Total Visited local national park only Visited interstate or local national park Never visited interstate or local national park 12.1 10.0 8.0 8.2 6.0 4.0 5.8 5.5 4.8 5.1 5.1 2.0 0.0 Base No interaction with Kakadu NP rangers Some time spent interacting with Kakadu NP rangers 1.2 Lots of time spent interacting with Kakadu NP rangers

Outdoor activities 12 Total Visited local national park only Visited interstate or local national park Never visited interstate or local national park 10 9.8 8 7.7 6.9 8.2 Share 6 % 4 2 0 Base No active experiences 3.6 2.9 4 Wheel driving tours 2.0 0.2 0.1 0.2 Helicopter tours 4.8 4.3 2.5 Swimming in rock pools 3.2 1.0 2.0 Mountain bike riding

Amount of time spent in Kakadu affect interest (once explained)? Share % 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0-2 -4 Total Base Visited local national park only 1.7 0.2 0.7-1.6 Visited interstate or local national park Never visited interstate or local national park 15.8 6.66.2 6.05.6 3.9 4.2 2.2 1.9 1.7 0.7 1.0 1-2 days 2-3 days 4-5 days 6-7 days 8-10 days

Parks Australia decision tool

Current perception Category Type of Experience 1. Kakadu NP Accommodation Serviced camping areas 2. Kakadu NP Amenities Some amenities e.g. BBQ, showers and toilets 3. Time spent in Kakadu 2-3 days 4. Mix of packaged or independent experience Partly packaged and partly independent 5. Quality of the food experience Need to provide own meals 6. Cost per person (when you get to Kakadu) $350 7. Who you go with Partner 8. Walking experiences Easy Social sightseeing walk 1-2 hours 9. Involvement with Kakadu NP rangers No interaction with Kakadu NP rangers 10.Passive Kakadu experiences Water trips on the wetlands 11. Active Kakadu NP experiences Swimming in rock pools 12. Educational small group Tours No educational tours 13. Aboriginality of the experience No Aboriginal guide Visit the cultural centre for Dreamtime story 14. Aboriginal cultural experiences (passive) telling and an explanation of Aboriginal culture 15. Aboriginal cultural experiences (active) No cultural experiences to participate in 16. Takeaway feeling A good place to go, but a one off

What people think they ll do I would visit Kakadu in the next 12 months 21.6% 78.4% Yes No

Better communication of the offer What people think Market what we have 2-3 days 6-7 days Partly packaged and partly independent Independently arranged Would visit Kakadu Need to provide own meals Family friendly restaurants $350 $1,000 No interaction with Kakadu NP Some time spent interacting with rangers Kakadu NP rangers Water trips on the wetlands No educational tours No Aboriginal guide Visit cultural centre for Dreamtime story telling and Aboriginal culture Sightseeing tours Environmental tours (Flora and endangered animals as well as crocodiles) Non-Aboriginal guide (trained/ knowledgeable) Visiting some of the 3,500 sites of Aboriginal Rock art 41.5% 58.5% Yes No A good place to go, but a one off I took some great photos and videos of nature that I can keep

Two year plan to improve the experience Would visit Kakadu Market what we have Serviced camping areas Family friendly restaurants Improved experience Budget Cottages/Cabins Takeaway foods $1,000.00 $1,500.00 Some time spent interacting Lots of time spent interacting with with Kakadu NP rangers Kakadu NP rangers Swimming in rock pools 4 Wheel driving tours Yes 29.8% 70.2% Environmental tours (flora and fauna) Non-Aboriginal guide (trained/ knowledgeable) Visiting some of the 3,500 sites of Aboriginal Rock art Aboriginal, environmental and heritage tours Trained Aboriginal guide (not from Kakadu) Aboriginal Artist at work No No cultural experiences to participate in Try/cook cultural food I took some photos and videos of nature that I can keep Provided me with a sense of self fulfilment (BRANDING)

Segmentation The results show that there are 4 segments in terms of likely visitation. 8% Definitely will visit Kakadu (10) 19% Probably will visit Kakadu (8/9) 54% 19% Possible visitors (6,7) Non visitors (1,2,3,4,5)

Definite visitors - 8% of the total sample They are more likely to Attitudes agree that: Knowing where I can go and what I can do there (+19% vs 94%) planning: Planning tools and information Knowing there is something for everyone in the family to do there (+18% vs 79%): Product Diversity - LOS It means much more to me to visit the World heritage sites in Australia (+24% vs 64%): Promote World Heritage status I enjoy camping in national parks (+23% vs 58%): Campsite upgrades and maintenance I tend to pick national parks that have day walks (+26% vs 73%): Invest in walking tracks Source of Information: Internet sites with all the relevant travel information (+21%; vs 93%) Invest in website revamp Parks Australia website (+23% vs 77%) Hearing people talking about their experiences in national parks (+30% vs 88%) Social Media Advocacy

How does this affect Marketing and Product Development?

Attitudinal Segments The factor and cluster analysis delivered four clear need states very similar to those identified in the qualitative research.

Attitudinal Segments Segmentation based on deep seated needs combined with the behavioural preferences to visit.

Segment Profiles Social Explorers I m inspired by festivals, events and seeing new cultures. I want a cultural interaction, and like overnight walks. Actively seek to talk to park staff. Events and festivals will drive them to come Will buy indigenous art Want overnight hikes Cultural tours, led by TO Interp tours and information Want accommodation that s part of the environment Value spirituality Goal oriented tick a box

Segment Profiles Nature Valuers I like to enjoy the peace and nature. It balances me. I want adventure experiences - like I m stepping into the unknown. Places no one else I know has been. Inspired by beautiful images and videos & will share on social media Want good campsites Want a unique experience showing how culture and nature relate Want a 4WD tour so they don t miss anything (probably coming by 2WD) Interested in biodiversity Well designed viewing points

Segment Profiles Experience Seekers I m seeking a fresh perspective on what matters in life. I want memorable experiences of the real Australia. I enjoy camping and day walks with a sense of adventure. Active, educated and well-off Want diversity 90 second video showing what you can do in Kakadu Will stay for a week, do lots, and that justifies cost Need packages or planning tools to tie all this together Want nice food and wine Authenticity is important - also culture-focussed

Segment Profiles Curiosity Nurturers I want to know there is something for everyone in the family to do. Value for money is key convey costs Want to plan to the maximum Want to create life memories Want kids to understand Australia s culture as well as biodiversity Want variety to keep kids happy Do one place well, not moving all the time A place that offers memorable experiences, encourages learning. It s about participating, not just observing.

Priorities Get the fundamentals right to encourage investment Invest in walks evidenced-based investment Spend money on more interpretive rangers Capacity building - deliver on WH values Bring park staff on journey in 3 rd party product development - EA Food truck and eco-lodge EOI Invest in campsites or outsource to third party? Einstein... Events as catalyst

Marketing priority Getting top the top of the bucket list wow and how 27% (6.6m) Australians have Kakadu on their one day list By creating wow and WH content that appeals to each target market s needs, they have a reason to come By improving information and planning tools, they know how to come However...until we get the product right, marketing will deliver marginal returns

Parks Australia steve.wroe@environment.gov.au