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?
Geotourism is tourism which focuses on geology and landscape as the basis for providing visitor engagement, learning, and enjoyment.
The Principles of Geotourism – Chen, Lu and Ng
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)
Geotourism, Geotrails and Geoparks – General Briefing, June 2018
GeoDiscoverNT application, Marmel Enterprises, May 2019
Inspiring a New Generation – IUCN World Parks Congress, November 2014
Marketing Geotourism Sustainably
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
National Geotourism Strategy, Australian Geoscience Council Ltd (AGC)
Role of the Coordinator, National Geotourism Strategy
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, Reg Sprigg Nomination
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
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
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
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
Geotourism Forum of Ecotourism Australia Ltd
http://www.ecotourism.org.au/membership/become-a-member/geotourism-forum/
Join LinkedIn Discussion Group – Australian Geotourism Development
Geotourism – Ecotourism Australia Update – 16 May 2019
Geotourism – Ecotourism Australia Update – 21 April 2017
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
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”
Kanawinka Geopark, Victoria/South Australia and Forged By Fire: Volcanoes in Victoria, Australian Geographic, May 2017
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
Furneaux Geotrail, Furneaux Islands, Tasmania
Wild Horse Geopark Proposal (pdf format)
Other Tasmanian Geotourism Presentations, August 2017
Out of Sight Tours, Great South West Edge, Western Australia
Gold Nugget Tours, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Red Centre Way, Northern Territory and Customised Red Centre Geotour
Brachina Gorge Geological Trail, Flinders Ranges, 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)
Meckering Earthquake Geotrail, Western Australia: Mike Freeman
Witchelina Nature Reserve, Nature Foundation, South Australia
Castlemaine Diggings Heritage National Park, Victoria
Hill End Historical Site, New South Wales
Jenolan Caves, New South Wales
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
Kalbarri National Park Skywalks, Murchison Region, Western Australia
Hunter Valley Geotourism Opportunity, New South Wales
Geotourism Brochures, Newcastle and Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Geological Time Walk, Ulladulla, New South Wales
Proposed Hunter Valley National Mining Park, New South Wales
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
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
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
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
Geology of the Newcastle Coastline
Broken Hill Geotourism Brochure
Port Macquarie Coastal Geotrail Brochure, NSW and NSW GeoTours App (Android) or NSW GeoTours APP (Apple) and Project Overview
Weekend Geology – Lauren Swann’s Blog – Selected Geosites in Victoria 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
Geotourism Events, 2018
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
Geotourism Policy Imperatives
Geotourism Forum of Ecotourism Australia, Geotourism Policy
Briefing Document: Current Status of Geotourism, Geotrails and Geoparks in Australia, June 2018
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
Who are Geotourists?
Potential Geotourists An Australian Case Study
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
CH 13 – Taiwan Volcanic Tourism
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
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
Zhijingdong Cave Global Geopark/Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve Collaboration
Geotourism in South Africa
Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail Development
Geotourism in New Zealand
Visit NZ’s Geology and Landforms – website GEOTRIPS
Geotourism in the UK and Europe
The Concept of Geovillages, Martley, Worcestershire, UK