Saturday
7 and Sunday 8 November
Commences on Saturday 7 November
at 08:00
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The
Nature-based Tourism Development Field Trip
takes you along the Red Centre Way through the
stunning West MacDonnell Ranges to visit nature
based Tourism Development examples in the area.
Learn about successful tourism developments
and how to implement these best practices. |
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Ormiston
Gorge |
Day
1 |
Saturday
7 November
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| Time |
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Topic |
08:00
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Pick
up from conference hotels
Depart for Alice Springs Desert Park |
08:20
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Alice
Springs Desert Park
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Field
Trips - Setting the Scene
National Landscapes
Red Centre Way Development
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09:15
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Tour
of the Alice Springs Desert Park |
12:00
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Lunch
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| 13:00 |
Depart
for the West MacDonnell National Park |
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14:30
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Ormiston
Gorge
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Time
to do the Ghost Gum Walk or take a swim |
| 15:30 |
Ormiston
Ampitheatre |
Larapinta
Trail Development / Management
Private sector development on Parks |
16:30
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Depart
for Glen Helen
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Hermannsburg
/ Western Aranda Tourism Development Plan
Utilising local Aboriginal workforce in tourism
eg. Tjuwanpa Rangers
Preserving Heritage Sites in the NT |
| 16:45 |
Arrive
at Glen Helen Resort and check-in |
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| 18:30 |
Depart
for Mt Sonder Lookout |
| 18:35 |
Mt
Sonder Lookout - Drinks and Canapes |
| 19:30 |
Depart
for Glen Helen
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| 19:35 |
Glen
Helen - Dinner and Live Entertainment |
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Overnight
at Glen Helen Resort |
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Glen
Helen Resort with Mt Sonder in background |
Simpsons
Gap |
Day
2 |
Sunday
8 November
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| Time |
|
Topic |
07:30
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Breakfast
at Glen Helen Resort |
08:30
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Depart
for Ormiston Gorge
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08:45
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Ormiston
Gorge Ampitheatre
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Joint Management
Desert Guides |
Standley Chasm
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| 10:00 |
Depart
for Tylers Pass |
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10:30
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Tylers
Pass - Morning Tea
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11:00
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Depart
for Standley Chasm |
12:45
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Standley
Chasm - Lunch
Walk to Chasm |
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| 14:30 |
Depart
for Simpsons Gap |
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15:15
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Simpsons
Gap |
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| 16:00 |
Depart
for Alice Springs |
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16:30
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Alice
Springs
Drop off at conference hotels & Check - In
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What
to wear/bring:
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Comfortable clothing
Closed comfortable footwear
Warm jacket/jumper for cool nights
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Price:
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$425
- includes
Coach Transfer
Entrance Fees
Tours
Expert Commentary
1 night accommodation
Most meals, morning and afternoon teas |
| Participate:
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Register
here |
Transfer:
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You will be
picked up from one of the conference hotels
at 08.00 on Saturday 7 November 2009 and dropped
off at same on Sunday 8 November 2009 around
17:00. Please allow the coach some time to travel
between the conference hotels.
Should you not be staying at Crowne Plaza, Lasseters,
Desert Palms Resort or Quest Apartments then
please ensure you are ready to be picked up
from the Alice Springs Convention Centre. This
will also be your drop-off point upon conclusion
of the field trip. |
Accommodation:
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Saturday 7 November 2009
Glen Helen Resort (shared accommodation) |
Luggage:
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Please ensure
your luggage is adequately tagged with your
name and a contact phone number. It is advisable
to pack a smaller bag with necessities for the
field trip and a seperate larger bag for conference
attendance. |
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| Previous
Field Trip |
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| Please
note: the above program is subject to change |
