All about Geotourism Australia™ as follows.
National Geotourism Strategy, Australian Geoscience Council Ltd (AGC)
The Australian Geoscience Council Inc (AGC) is the Peak Council of geoscientists in Australia. It represents eight major Australian geoscientific societies with a total membership of over 8,000 individuals comprising industry, government, and academic professionals in fields including geology, geophysics, geochemistry, mineral and petroleum exploration, environmental geoscience, geotourism, hydrogeology, geomorphology, and geological hazards.
A National Geotourism Strategy (NGS) was launched by the AGC on 7th April 2021 following a period of strategic policy development by an appointed Reference Group. The AGC works closely with the Geoscience Working Group representing the Chief Geologists of State/Territory Governments and Geoscience Australia for developing strategies for geotourism development across Australia.
The NGS is being directed by a national steering committee which oversights the activities of seven working groups representing a working association of over 50 participants. The appointed coordinator of the NGS is Angus M Robinson, Managing Director of Leisure Solutions Pty Ltd t/a Leisure Solutions®
Working Group 3 of the NGS is chaired by David Robson, also chair of the Geotourism Standing Committee of the Geological Society of Australia, a member society of the AGC.
Angus M Robinson is the manager of the active LinkedIn discussion group, Australian Geotourism Development comprising over 800 members.
Information about Geotourism Development in Australia
Understanding Geotourism and the National Geotourism Strategy’ Public Talk, 22nd March 2023
The Australian Geologist, March 2023, NGS Update
AGCInformationBulletin, Geotourism, GeoRegions, Geotrails, and Geoparks_22June2023
Ku-ring-gai GeoRegion Update_July 2023
Submission to the Senate Select Committee, Jobs in Regional Australia, Sept 2019
National Geotourism Strategy – Summary Overview
Approved Strategic Goals – National Geotourism Strategy
Submission to Austrade, Reimagining the Visitor Economy, 11 June 2021
The National Geotourism Strategy and the GSA, June 2021
Geoscience tourism to help with a geoscience malady?, Dr Jon Hronsky OAM, December 2021
Submission, THRIVE 2030, Austrade, 21 December 2021
‘Striking Gold through Geotourism’, SMEDG Meeting, 23 February 2023
Significance of Geology and Landscape in Natural Heritage – Historical Perspectives
“Geology teaches us that the surface of land and the distribution of land and water is everywhere slowly changing. It further teaches us that the forms of life which inhabit that surface have, during every period of which we possess any record, been also slowly changing.” Alfred Russel Wallace The Malay Archipelago. p 21 Oxford Press, 1869.
“Everyone interested in countryside, how it has taken shape, why it presents us with the varied beauties of mountain and woodland, river valleys and fertile meadows, is, if often unconsciously, appreciating its geology”. A.E. Trueman, Professor of Geology, Glascow University, 1938.
What is Geotourism?
Understanding Geotourism in Australia NGS April 2023
WPC2014 Workshop, Presentation, 17 November 2014, Angus M Robinson
The Principles of Geotourism – Chen, Lu and Ng
Principles of Geotourism – National Geographic Society
Geotourism – A Tourism Growth Opportunity for Regional Australia
ABC Radio, Warrumbungles Global Geopark Proposal, July 2016
Warrumbungles Linnean Society Symposium_FINAL CIRCULAR, September 2018
ABC Radio, Eurobodalla Shire Global Geopark Proposal, November 2017
Geotourism Continues to Grow in Australia (The AusIMM Bulletin, March 2015)
The Geological Wonders of Central Australia (ABC Science Show, 11 July 2015)
Geotourism, Geotrails and Geoparks Explained (The AusIMM Bulletin, February 2016)
GeoDiscoverNT application, Marmel Enterprises, May 2019
Marketing Geotourism Sustainably
Marketing Geotourism to Potential Australian Geotourists
Who is a Geotourist?, Angus M Robinson
What is a Geotourist ? – Open Forum
Small Geotourism 10 Point Checklist – FACET
Geotourism – Destination Stewardship Center, USA
Australian National Landscapes – Reference Materials
Global Best Practice Geotrail – North-west Scotland
Economic Value of Geoscience to Ireland, November 2017
GeoTourism, Mining, & Stakeholder Engagement with Angus M Robinson, February 2021 (podcast)
Accessibility and Inclusive Tourism Development in Nature Areas – Compendium of Best Practices
Geological World Heritage, Professor Patrick McKeever, IUCN, 2021
Mineland Newsletter (Latrobe Valley) article on geotourism , Winter 2021
In Australia, what do we mean by Geotourism?, December 2022
Geotourism Standing Committee of the Geological Society of Australia
Link to the GSA Geotourism Portal
The Australian Geologist, March 2015
2014-2015 Annual Report, Geotourism Standing Committee
The Australian Geologist, June 2015
The Australian Geologist, December 2015
The Australian Geologist, March 2016
The Australian Geologist, June 2016
The Australian Geologist, September 2016
The Australian Geologist, December 2016
The Australian Geologist, March 2017
The Australian Geologist, June 2017
The Australian Geologist, September 2017
The Australian Geologist, December 2017
The Australian Geologist, March 2018
The Australian Geologist, June 2018
The Australian Geologist, September 2018
The Australian Geologist, December 2018
The Australian Geologist, March 2019
The Australian Geologist, September 2019
The Australian Geologist, December 2019
The Australian Geologist, March 2020
The Australian Geologist, June 2020
The Australian Geologist, September 2020
The Australian Geologist, March 2021
The Australian Geologist2, March 2021
The Australian Geologist, June 2021
The Australian Geologist, NGS, June 2021
The Australian Geologist2, June 2021
The Australian Geologist, September 2021
The Australian Geologist, December 2021
The Australian Geologist, March 2022The Australian Geologist, June 2023
The Australian Geologist, June 2022
The Australian Geologist, September 2022
The Australian Geologist, September 2022, Caves, Andy Spate
The Australian Geologist, September 2022, History of GSA Standing Committee
The Australian Geologist, December 2022
The Australian Geologist, December 2022_AESC
The Australian Geologist, March 2023
The Australian Geologist, June 2023
The Australian Geologist, NGS, June 2023
The Australian Geologist, Larapinta Geotrail, June 2023
The Australian Geologist, Glen Innes Highlands GeoRegion, September 2023
The Australian Geologist, Indonesia Geopark Network, September 2023
The Australian Geologist, John Forrest Geotrail Book Review, September 2023
AIG News, March 2017- feature on Geotourism (pp 34-35)
AIG News, December 2017 – feature on Western Australia Geotourism (pp 30-32)
The Tasmanian Geologist Newsletter (featuring geotourism), August 2017 and the Presentations, 24 August 2017
AESC 2016 Outcomes, GEOZ 131, July 2016
2015-2016 Annual Report, Geotourism Standing Committee
2016-2017 Annual Report, Geotourism Standing Committee
2017-2018 Annual Report, Geotourism Standing Committee
2018-2019 Annual Report, Geotourism Standing Committee
Inaugural Geotourism Webinar, 8th July 2021, NSW Division of the GSA
GeoExpro Geotourism Feature Articles
Australia’s ‘Big Red’ Centre, GeoExPro, Vol 13, No 2 -2016
A Wonderful Wild Wilderness, the Kimberleys, GeoExpro.Vol 14, No 2-2017
Australia’s Big Outdoor Museum: The Magnificent Flinders Ranges, Vol 16, No 1 – 2019
Australia’s Amazing South West Corner: The Great South West Edge, Vol 17, No 3 – 2020
Tasmania – A Geotourism Hotspot, Vol 19, No 6 -2022
and additional information supported by Australian Traveller
GEO ExPro and UNESCO Global Geoparks
GEO ExPro and UNESCO Northwest Highlands Global Geoparks
Other Articles
Bungle Bungles, Purnululu World Heritage Area, Western Australia
Potential for a UNESCO Global Geopark, Orana Region, NSW
What is a UNESCO Global Geopark? – a short video clip
Report -Global Geoparks Network Conference, English Riviera, September 2016
Etheridge Geotourism and the Pre-Aspiring Etheridge UNESCO Global Geopark
Pre-Aspiring Etheridge UNESCO Global Geopark – Nth Queensland Register, May 2017
Geoparks Overview 2022 – Dr Margaret Brocx
Pilbara Coastal and Marine Science Symposium: Dr Margaret Brocx
Mega Geology, Western Australia’s giant landforms, 2021, Professor Ross Dowling AM and Mike Freeman
Virtual Tour, Rottnest Island, WA
Geoheritage and Geoparks: One (Australian) Woman’s Point of View, 2013: Dr Susan Turner
Regional Australia Tourism Report: October 2019, TRA
Written In Stone, Reading the Rocks of the Great Ocean Road: Philomena Manifold
The Best of the Kimberley: Ben Groundwater, October 2020, AFR
Wingecarribee Shire Council (Southern Highlands of NSW) Walking Tracks Strategy, 25 November 2020
South Australian National Parks, Economic Studies – Value of SA National Parks, January 2022
- https://data.environment.sa.gov.au/Content/Publications/Economic-value-of-SAs-Parks-Summary-Report.pdf
- https://data.environment.sa.gov.au/Content/Publications/Economic-value-of-SAs-Parks-Technical-report-1-Primary-economic-value.pdf
- https://data.environment.sa.gov.au/Content/Publications/Economic-value-of-SAs-Parks-Technical-report-2-Secondary-economic-value.pdf
- https://data.environment.sa.gov.au/Content/Publications/Economic-value-of-SAs-Parks-KI-Case-Study-Report.pdf
“Crossing History’s Mountains: The Historic Values of the Greater Blue Mountains”
Geotourism Opportunities, Hercules Mine, Rosebery, Tasmania, MMG, November 2022
The Natural and Cultural History of the Ku-ring-gai GeoRegion, Linnean Society of NSW, November 2022
List of Geotourism Publications Available from GSWA
These are all available from http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/Geological-Survey/Geotourism-1402.aspx
Downloadable Printable Publications:
- Devonian Reef Complexes.
- Discovery Trails to Early Earth
- Gemstones of WA
- Geology and Landforms of Perth
- Guidebook to the geology of Rottnest Island
- Meteorite impacts and craters
- Rottnest Island brochure
- Stepping Stones, trail around Perth, brochure, map and an app
- The Geology of Shark Bay
- WA Unearthed – three separate books on geology of three geological ages
- John Forrest National Park Railway Reserve Heritage Geotrail – Geology explorer
Natural Wonders of Granite Outcrops in the WA Wheatbelt
Murchison GeoRegion Descriptor
Murchison GeoRegion Launch, 26 September 2020
Virtual tours that can be downloadable and referred to on Google Earth
- Discovery trails to Early Earth
- State meteorite impact structures
- Virtual tour of the mafic-ultramafic intrusions of the Youanmi Terrane
Other WA focused Publications available through the GSA Website
Geological Survey of WA – All About Geotourism
A Traveller’s Guide to Geoheritage in Western Australia
Stromatolites: The Earth’s oldest living lifeforms, Western Australia
Geoparks Learnings from Australia, Alan Briggs, Ross Dowling and David Newsome
Geotourism Forum of Ecotourism Australia Ltd
http://www.ecotourism.org.au/membership/become-a-member/geotourism-forum/
Geotourism Forum of Ecotourism Australia, Geotourism Policy
Join LinkedIn Discussion Group – Australian Geotourism Development
Geotourism – Ecotourism Australia Update – 12 May 2021
Geotourism Exemplars in Australia
Undara Lava Tubes and other Geotourism Highlights, Far North Queensland (Australian Geographic)
- Video Clip
- Chinese Language Travelogue
- Savannah Guides Network
- ‘Unearth the Etheridge Scenic Region Through Geotourism’ – Strategy of Etheridge Shire Council
Sapphire Coast, Australia’s Coastal Wilderness, NSW: Geo-heritage journey and geo-trails
Ancient Sites – A Geological Journey Through Eurobodalla Shire
Cartoscope’s Geotourism Map of NSW
- Second Edition, Published August 2018
- ABC Statewide Broadcast, April 2013
- Feedback received from travellers (23 March 2015):
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“I’ve just returned to Sydney after a trip with my wife down the NSW south coast. we came across your geological guide on the internet by accident, and subsequently got one of your maps with the geological info included.
we want to congratulate you for this excellent initiative, which has really made the fascinating geology of this part of the world more accessible. Neither of us are geologists or scientists, and we have often lamented our lack of understanding when looking at some of the amazing landforms we see on our travels. your maps were of great assistance. it was interesting to see that at several of the sites listed, there were other people looking for or at the formations – something we have not noticed before, and i suspect that it is thanks to your maps.We hope that this is something you will be able to extend to other areas as well, and are looking forward to our next expedition”
Proposed Cradlecoast GeoTrail, Tasmania and the West Coast (Living Earth) Geotrail and Tarkine Drive Interpretive Signage and Presentation on the West Coast Geotrail, August 2017
Living Earth Feasibility Study
Furneaux Geotrail, Furneaux Islands, Tasmania
Created from Chaos Coastal Geotrail, NW Tasmania
Inventory of Peter Manchester’s geotrail concepts, Tasmania, July 2022
Wonders of Wynyard Geotrail, Tasmania
Wild Horse Geopark Proposal (pdf format)
Other Tasmanian Geotourism Presentations, August 2017
Gold Nugget Tours, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Red Centre Way, Northern Territory and Customised Red Centre Geotour
Brachina Gorge Geological Trail, Flinders Ranges, South Australia
Magpie Creek Geological Trail, South Australia
AGCC Geotour to the Flinders Ranges: Phil Gilmore
Dig The Tropic Geo-Tourism Trail
Modern Mining Trail, New South Wales
Gold Trails, West Wyalong, New South Wales
Golden Heritage Pipeline Trail, Western Australia
Granite and Woodlands Discovery Trail, Western Australia
John Forrest Geotrail, Swan View, Western Australia – Page 26 of AIG Newsletter (June 2017)
John Forrest National Park Railway Heritage Geotrail, Booklet, 1 September 2021
Meckering Earthquake Geotrail, Western Australia: Mike Freeman
Mining Heritage Walk, Greenbushes, Western Australia
Walk the Bibbulmun Track, Western Australia
GSWA Virtual Tours, Western Australia
Geology and Landforms of the Pilbara
Castlemaine Diggings Heritage National Park, Victoria
Hill End Historical Site, New South Wales
Tweed Byron Hinterland Trails, New South Wales
Jenolan Caves, New South Wales
Jenolan Caves, Acoustiguide , Google Play
Cox’s Road Dreaming ‘Geotrail’, Bathurst, New South Wales
Gondwana Coast Fossil Walk, Ulladulla, New South Wales
Illawarra Mining and Metallurgy Heritage Trail, New South Wales, the Illawarra Branch of The AusIMM and AusIMM Bulletin Article
Geotourism around Canberra, August 2022, Doug Finlayson
Kalbarri National Park Skywalks, Murchison Region, Western Australia
Ngajarli Trail, Murujuga National Park, Karratha, WA
Hunter Valley Geotourism Opportunity, New South Wales
Geotourism Brochures, Newcastle and Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Geological Time Walk, Ulladulla, New South Wales
Tracks Through Time Field Trip, Newcastle, TAG, March 2023
Proposed Hunter Valley National Mining Park, New South Wales, poster
Proposed Hunter Valley National Mining Park, New South Wales, abstract
Geotourism in Western Australia – Department of Mines and Petroleum Links
GeoTreat and National Landscapes
GeoTreat: Google Play Download or Iphone Download
Mobile Application – Geology of Hallett Cove, South Australia
Geotourism Brisbane App and Brisbane Launch, 27th May 2015 and Facebook Page
Everythere-for-attractions Smart Phone Application
Virtual Reality 360 degree Panorama Video Presentation of Nature Foundation SA and Professor Patrick James – Witchelina, South Australia and Project Live
Flinders Ranges virtual reality tour in development to support World Heritage bid
Flinders Ranges virtual reality, TAG, March 2023
Hiltaba Geotourism, Nature Foundation SA, newsletter, p19 ,Professor Pat James
Witchelina Nature Reserve, Nature Foundation, South Australia
Fossicking Area App, Northern Territory
Potential Kangaroo Island Geotrail – Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail, South Australia
Potential Red Centre Geotrail – Red Centre Way, Northern Territory
Potential Brisbane Valley Rail Geotrail, SE Queensland
Proposed Central Highlands Mining Trail, Queensland
Potential Monaro Rail Trail, Queanbeyan to Bombala, New South Wales
Potential Riverina Highlands Rail Trail, Wagga Wagga to Tumbarumba, New South Wales
Potential Australian Rail Geotrails and Five Best Rail Trails in Australia
Kilkivan-Kingaroy Rail Trail, Queensland: Ian Withnall
Great Victorian Rail Trail Strategy
The Goldfields Trail, Bendigo, Victoria
Buried Rivers of Gold Heritage Trail, Creswick, Victoria
The Central Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid
Herberton Mining Museum and Associated Walking Trails, Atherton Tablelands, North Queensland
Blinman Heritage Mine, Flinders Ranges, South Australia
Somerville Collection, Australian Fossil and Minerals Museum, Bathurst, NSW
Treasures of Etheridge Shire, North Queensland
Potential Old Hume Highway 31 Geotrail, New South Wales
Rocks and Landscapes, Highways Notes, Queensland, Kyle Waye
Broken Hill Geotourism Brochure
Port Macquarie Coastal Geotrail Brochure, NSW and NSW GeoTours App (Android) or NSW GeoTours APP (Apple) and Project Overview
Newcastle Coastal Geotrail, NSW
Eurobodalla Geosites Brochure, South Coast, NSW
Weekend Geology – Lauren Swann’s Blog – Selected Geosites in Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania and Article in the AGC Geoscience Education Newsletter (Nov/Dec 2018 issue)
Peak Hill Open Cut Gold Mine Experience, Peak Hill, New South Wales
Rocks and Trees by John Martyn: A book review by Dr Ian Percival
Destination Pagoda Vision, Lithgow, New South Wales
Destination Pagoda – The Movie!
Destination Pagoda Project: Economic Research Report (Full Report), May 2020
Destination Pagoda Project: Economic Research Report (Summary), May 2020
Blue Mountains Geoheritage Submission, March 2023, TAG
Glen Innes Highlands GeoRegion – Destination Management Plan, April 2021
AusIMM Service Award to John Nethery FAusIMM for services to Geotourism in FarNQ
Victoria’s Rich Volcanic History: volcanoes beneath your feet. Gary Gibson, 2020, ABC Radio
Forged By Fire: Volcanoes in Victoria, Australian Geographic, May 2017
Mt Gambier’s Volcanic History, a summary
Mt Gambier, South Australia: Volcano the Movie
Dr Heather Handley, Australian Volcanoes – postage stamp series
- Lord Howe Volcano, NSW
- Mt Warning Tweed Volcano, NSW
- Mt Elephant Volcano, Victoria
- Table Cape Volcano, Tasmania
Bungle Bungles, “School of Rocks”, The Weekend Australian, 21-22 August 2021, Louise Goldsbury
Darwin City Geotrail, launched 30 August, 2020
Ngajarli Trail, Murujuga National Park, WA
Star Swamp Geotrail Proposal, Western Australia
Warrumbungle National Park Geotrails, NSW – a video overview!
Warrumbungle National Park Geotrails, NSW – detailed information and App
Geology of the Scenic Rim, Qld, Dr John Jackson
Geotourism Events 2024
The 5th Geotourism Festival & International Conference Workshop, Sydney, 18-19 July 2024
Geotourism Events 2023
Savannah Guides Webinar, Understanding Geotourism, 16 November 2023, Angus M Robinson
NSW LGA Conference 2023, Northern Beaches, Angus M Robinson, 29 May 2023
26th World Mining Congress, Brisbane, 26-29 June 2023
AESC 2023, 26-30 June 2023, Perth, Western Australia
Australian Geotourism Discovery Portal, Mark Williams
“Back to the Future” – 30 years of geotourism time travel, Professor Pat James
The Ku-ring-gai GeoRegion – its setting in the Sydney Basin, Dr John Martyn
Tasmanian Geotrails – My Way!, Peter S Manchester
Geotales and Geotrails, Guy Fleming
Telling Stories: Virtual Geotourism Using StoryMaps, Stephen White
Geotourism Events 2022
UTAS webinar for students, 4 April 2022, Angus M Robinson
Linnean Society of NSW, Field Symposium, Natural History of the Northeastern Sydney Basin, 17-18 November 2022, Sydney
Initiating the Ku-ring-gai GeoRegion (KGR), Ursula Bonsol
Geotrail Development within the Ku-ring-gai KGR, David Robson
Papers presented at the symposium (where author approval has been obtained)
AMHA, 18-25 September 2022, Burra, South Australia
WALLAROO – (Moonta): Where it all began & what is happening now, Colin Conor
SEGRA 2022, 31 August to 2 September, Devonport, Tasmania
The THRIVE 2030 visitor economy strategy and Geotourism, Angus M Robinson
SEGRA Geotourism, Margot Davis
Innovation Our Journey with Glen Innes Severn Council, Caroline Falkiner
A Walk in the Park, Royal Botanical Gardens in Hobart, Michael Vicary and Ralph Bottrill
Created from Chaos – A different approach to geotourism and trails, Peter Manchester
Geotourism Events, 2021
Conserving Heritage and Generating Post-Mining Economies, Angus M Robinson: The Mine Land Post Winter 2021 newsletter.
‘Career Opportunities Realised through Geotourism’, UTAS Webinar, 17th May 2021, Angus M Robinson
SEGRA 2021, 16-18 November, Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Murchison GeoRegion Ancient lands Brilliant skies “Our Journey” , Mrs Karen Morrissey OAM
Astrotourism Towns: a starry future for regional tourism, Carol Redford
AESC 2021, 9-12 February, 2021
Introduction, Angus M Robinson, Session Convenor
Driving Australia’s National Geotourism Strategy through the AGC, Angus M Robinson
Keynote Presentation: Immersive Virtual Reality in Geotourism, A/Professor Tom Raimondo
Building the Darwin City Geotrail, Mark Asendorf
Telling the Earth’s Stories, Russell Boswell
Geotourism in Tasmania, Michael Vicary
Stakeholder Perceptions about Geoparks: Addressing the Perceptions and Myths, Dr Alan Briggs
Geotourism Events, 2020
UTAS Webinar Workshop – Geoheritage and Geotourism, 27th April 2020, Angus M Robinson
Central Highlands Tourism Forum, Qld, 3rd December 2020, Angus M Robinson
Global Eco 2020, Margaret River, WA, 3rd December 2020
Delivering a National Geotourism Strategy for Australia, Angus M Robinson
Post-Pandemic Geotourism: Why Do Chinese Tourists Matter?, Dr Young Ng
Geotourism Events, 2019
Australasian Mining History Association, Annual Conference, Atherton, Far NQ, 7-14 July 2019: Geotourism, Mineral and Mining Heritage, Angus M Robinson
Karratha Geoheritage Workshop, 26-27 August, 2019: Enhancing the Pilbara Georegion Through Geotourism, Angus M Robinson
Linnean Society of NSW, Blue Mountains Symposium, 7-9 November, 2019: Abstracts of all presentations
GLOBAL ECO 2019, 2-4 December 2019, Cairns FNQ
Evolving Geotourism as a Key Driver of Regional Development in Australia, Angus M Robinson
Lithgow’s Gardens of Stone: ‘Destination Pagoda’, Janine Kitson & Matthew Fowler
The Red Centre Ride: opportunities for visitors and Indigenous communities, Janet Mackay
Repositioning South Australia’s National Parks and Wildlife Service, Chris Thomas
All Global Eco 2019 Presentations
SEGRA 2019, 19-22 AUGUST 2019, BAROOGA NSW
Strategic Directions for Geotourism Development in Australia: Angus M Robinson
Don’t Let RV Tourism Pass You By: Richard Barwick
All Presentations from SEGRA 2019
Creating Emotional Connection Through Digital Channels: Pip Close
Delivering Place-Based Regional Development: Prof Lee Pugalis, UTS
THE BUSINESS OF GEOTOURISM AND GEOPARKS – The Second International Workshop, 14 May, Perth, WA
- Opening Keynote Address: Professor Ross Dowling OAM
- Geotourism as a Sustainable Business, Kents Cavern, Torquay, UK: Nick Powe
- English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark: Nick Powe
- Geotourism Developments in Australia: Angus M Robinson
- Geoparks Initiatives in Australia: Angus M Robinson
- Geoparks Initiatives in Western Australia: Alan Briggs
- Economic Significance of Geotourism and Geoparks in China: Dr Young Ng
- Geotourism in Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark, Iran: Shahrzad Khodayar
- Geotourism and a Geopark in the Margaret River Region, WA: Mark Delane
- Geoparks – Wheatbelt Region WA – A Golden Opportunity: Richard Bleakley
- Geotourism – Murchison Region WA: Karen Morrissey
Western Australia Division of the GSA Technical Session, 15th May 2018
Warrumbungles Symposium, Linnean Society of NSW, 25-26 September, Coonabarabran, NSW
AGCC 2018 Preconference Workshop, 14 October 2018 – Geotourism for Geoscientists
- Geotourism – Professor Ross Dowling OAM
- A New Approval Process for Major Geotourism Projects under Review – Angus M Robinson
- Geotrails – Professor Ross Dowling OAM
- Geotourism and the Proposed Flinders Ranges WHA – Angus M Robinson
- Geotourism and Mining Heritage – Angus M Robinson
- Virtual Reality makes Outback and Armchair Geotourism real in SA – Professor Patrick James
Geotourism Session, 17 October 2018
SEGRA 2018, 22-25 October 2018, Mackay, Qld
- Engaging with the Greater China Region: Case Studies from Taiwan and China – Angus M Robinson
- Self Drive and Geotourism – Peter Homan and SEGRA 2018 Media Release: Outback Queensland Tourism
- A New Approval Process for Major Geotourism Projects Under Review – Angus M Robinson and SEGRA 2018 Media Release: Geotourism
- Growing Our Regions Using Place-Based Approach to Workshop Development – Kylie Newey
- All presentations from SEGRA 2018
- SEGRA WALKS THE TALKS: Digital Transformation Enhancing Geotourism – Angus M Robinson, Managing Partner, Leisure Solutions®
Outback Queensland Tourism Association Awards and Symposium, 2 November 2018, Roma, Qld
Geoparks WA – Cultural Connections with Geotourism & Geoparks, 14th November, Perth, WA
- This event showcases the connections people and communities have with the landscape. International, regional and local speakers will present their connections and views. A workshop will help to establish a way forward for Geoparks in Western Australia. Further details.
Geotourism Events, 2017
GLOBAL ECO 2017, Adelaide, 29 November 2017
- Geotourism, Ecotourism and Regional Development – Challenges and Opportunities – Angus M Robinson
- Chinese Geotourism and Geoparks: selected cases: Dr Young Ng
- Economic Impact of Geotourism and Geoparks in China: Dr Young Ng
- Geoheritage, Geotours, Geotrails and a South Australian Songline – Ian D Lewis and Angus M Robinson
- Driving Rural Recovery with Geotourism in the Wheatbelt of Western Australia – Alan Briggs
- A Beehive Balancing Act for Ecotourism in the Bungle Bungles – Dennis Williamson
- Time travelling in South Australia: developing opportunities for regional fossil tourism and education – Dr Liz Reed, Dr Helen Macdonald, Professor Sandy Steacy
- Bathe the World: creating global connections through natural hot springs – Charles Davidson
- All conference presentations
SEGRA 2017, Port Augusta, 26 October 2017
- Marketing Australia’s ‘Scenic Areas’ – Angus M Robinson
- Tourism of Tomorrow: Digital Transformation: Market Insights – Angus M Robinson
- Digital Tourism Development – Longreach Regional Tourism – Kevin Liepins
- Geoheritage, Geotourism and a South Australian Songline – Ian D Lewis
- Benefits of RV Tourism – Richard Barwick
- Flinders Ranges World Heritage Poster – Justin Holmes
- All conference presentations
Geotourism Events, 2016
GLOBAL ECO 2016, Hobart, 23 November 2016
- Role of Geotourism in Australia’s Nature Based Tourism Strategy 2025 – Angus M Robinson
- UNESCO Global Geoparks – Pointers for Australia – Angus M Robinson
- The West Coast Geotrail – Understanding the Landscapes and Geology of Western Tasmania – Ralph Bottrill
- Determining the Potential for Geotrails – Alan Briggs
- Geotourism in Western Australia – Alan Briggs
- A new form of geotourism with great marketing value: mass geotours in Hungary – Nikolett Csorvási
SEGRA 2016, Albany WA, 25-27 October 2016
- Geotourism: the key driver of tourism for regional Australia – Angus M Robinson
- Geoparks: A powerful new development vehicle for regional Australia – Professor Ross Dowling
- Australian-Chinese Partnership Creating New Geotourism Opportunities – Dr Young Ng and Angus M Robinson
- Big data Analytics for Tourism Destination management – Professor G Michael McGrath
- Collaborative Tourism Infrastructure for Geotourism and Regional Tourism: Digital Disruption meets Tourism – Ken Moule
- The Digital Outback – Stuart Kidd
- Porongorup: a tourism case study – Alan Briggs
- Determining Geotrail Potential for Gunduwa Conservation Region of Western Australia – Alan Briggs
- Perceptions of a Geotourist – Neville Bryne
7th Global Geoparks Network Conference, UK, 27- 30 September 2016
- Australian Geotourism – Pathways for Future Development Revealed at GGN 2016 – Angus M Robinson
- The ABC Approach for Successful Geotourism Interpretation – Professor Ross Dowling
- Drones: Their Applications in Geopark and Geoheritage Management – Dr Young Ng
Australian Earth Sciences Convention, Adelaide, 27 June 2016
- Geotourism, Geotrails & Geoparks – Pathways for Future Development in Australia – Angus M Robinson
- The Blue Mountains & Jenolan Caves Geotourism Revival – Angus M Robinson
- Economic Impact Benefit of UNESCO Global Geoparks – an extract from a keynote address by Professor Patrick McKeever
- Geotourism in Western Australia – Alan Briggs and Ross Dowling
- Stakeholder Perceptions Towards Geotourism, Geotrails and Geoparks – Alan Briggs
- Tourism Earth Science: An emerging discipline generating new opportunities
for earth scientists – Anze Chen, Young Ng and Tao Xu - Twenty-Four Models of Geotourism – Tao Xu, Zhenyang Wu, and Anze Chen
- Between a Rock and a Dry Place Geotourism in South Australia – P R James, I Clark, and J James
Geotourism Events, 2015
Global Eco 2015 Geotourism Workshop, Rottnest Island, WA, 19 November 2015
- KEYNOTE: Geoparks: A Global Approach to Promote Sustainable Tourism for Local Communities – Dr Young Ng
- Geotourism – Pathways for Future Development in Australia – Angus M Robinson
- Geotourism – A Powerful New Tool for Sustainable Regional Development – Professor Ross Dowling
- Establishing a Geopark from the Ground Up – Alan Briggs
- Incorporating More Geological Themes into Ecotourism A Basis for More Successful Business Cases – Dr Ivor Roberts
- From Ecolodge to National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World – Albert Teo
- Geotrails – Professor Ross Dowling
SEGRA 2015 Geotourism Workshop, Bathurst NSW, 22 October. 2015
- Geotrails: New Pathways for Geotourism – Angus M Robinson
- Geotrails: Enhancing the Visitor Experience – Dan Cove
- GeoTrails: Kanawinka and Other Perspectives – Ian D Lewis
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Unlocking Geological Information in Support of Geotourism Development – Dr Neil Williams
- The World We Walk In – Ken Moule
- Geotourism Developments at Ulladulla, New South Wales – Phil Smart
- All presentations at SEGRA 2015
Challenges Facing Geotourism Development in Australia
Early work on geotourism in Australia (compilation by A/Professor Bernie Joyce)
FINAL Robinson & Percival Symposium foreword
Geotourism development in Australia: the need for prototypes (Jaap Spee)
Proposed Criteria for Identifying & Assessing Geoparks
Pre-Aspiring Warrumbungles UNESCO Global Geopark Flyer
Economic Value of Tourism to Australia – Reference Materials
Geotourism and Cultural Heritage: Kerran Olson and Professor Ross Dowling OAM, 2018
Potential Geotourists An Australian Case Study
NZ Briefing, National Geotourism Strategy Update, 7th October 2022
Explaining GeoRegions – Kanawinka Revisited, October 2022, Tzigane Scholz-Talbot
Busan Geopark Conference, July 2022, Dr Young Ng
Marketing Geotourism to Potential Australian Geotourists: Angus M Robinson, 2018
Modern Day Explorers – Reflection of Chillagoe, Qld in the 1970s
Geotourism in the Greater China Region and SE Asia
CH 13 – Taiwan Volcanic Tourism
A Taiwan Travelogue, SMH, 21 September 2019
Jinguashi Gold Ecological Park, Taiwan
Promoting Australia-China Relationships Through Geoparks
The Principles of Geotourism – Chen, Lu and Ng
Geoparks: A Global Approach to Promote Sustainable Tourism for Local Communities – Dr Young Ng
Memorandum of Understanding between the AGC and the Indonesian Geoparks Network, 25 May 2023
Taiwan International Geoparks Symposium, Taipei, September 2017 – Angus M Robinson
Australia-China Country Briefing, Guizhou Province, September 2017 – Angus M Robinson
Outbound Chinese Tourism and Consumption Trends, 2017
Geotourism Collaboration Potential, Guizhou Province, China
Australia-China GeoTourism Gateway
Zhijingdong Cave Global Geopark/Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve Collaboration
Geotourism in South Africa
Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail Development
And another website including reference to the guide book
Geotourism in New Zealand
Visit NZ’s Geology and Landforms – website GEOTRIPS
GeoExPro, Vol 18, No1, 2021: Taste the Geoheritage of Auckland, New Zealand, Bruce W Hayward
Waitaki Whitestone Aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark
Geotourism in the UK and Europe
The Concept of Geovillages, Martley, Worcestershire, UK
The Atlantic Road (Geotrail), Norway
Black Country UNESCO Geopark, U
Geotourism in North America
OHNIA: KARA, Aspiring Global Geopark, Niagara: Carol Phillips
Geological Tours of North America’s Wonders, Dr Gary L Prost
Canadian Geopark Network