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John Daw Glen Davis Gina Woodward Executive Officer Executive Officer Distribution Development Manager Australian Wildlife Journeys Tourism Australia Great Walks of Australia 2 Signature experiences of australia John Daw Executive

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Glen Davis

Distribution Development Manager Tourism Australia

Gina Woodward

Executive Officer Great Walks of Australia

John Daw

Executive Officer Australian Wildlife Journeys

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Signature experiences of australia

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John Daw

Executive Officer Australian Wildlife Journeys

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OBSERVATION IN THE WILD WITH FOCUS ON INTERPRETATION & HOSPITALITY

Who Are We?

Australian Wildlife Journeys is a group of Australia’s leading independently owned and operated wildlife tourism experiences, showcasing wildlife encounters in the wild, combined with warm hospitality.

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OBSERVATION IN THE WILD WITH FOCUS ON INTERPRETATION & HOSPITALITY

Who Do We Offer?

A high level of guiding expertise and focus on interpretation that connects with guests, encourages self-reflection and contributes to conservation and local communities, underpins the group.

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THERE’S NOTHING LIKE AUSTRALIA’S DIVERSITY

What Is Our Purpose?

Since 1970, wild animal populations have halved. The human population has doubled.

*WWF and Zoological Society of London Living Planet Report 2016

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THERE’S NOTHING LIKE AUSTRALIA’S DIVERSITY

There’s Nothing Like Australia’s Wildlife…

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Where Are Our Experiences?

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Boutique Wildlife Tours

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Wildlife Coast Cruises

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Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours

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Premier Travel Tasmania

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SUPPORTING TRENDS….

The Maria Island Walk

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Australian Coastal Safaris

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Arkaba Conservancy

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  • 1. SAVING KOALAS IN THE YOU YANGS

Exceptional Kangaroo Island

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Naturaliste Charters

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  • 2. CREATION OF A 60,000 ACRE WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY

Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo

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  • 2. CREATION OF A 60,000 ACRE WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY

Lords Kakadu & Arnhemland Safaris

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SEIT Outback Australia

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BRUSHTAIL POSSUM SIGHTING - REGIONALLY EXTINCT FOR 75 YEARS!

  • 2. CREATION OF A 60,000 ACRE WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY

FNQ Nature Tours

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  • 3. CONSERVATION CONNECTION – KANGAROO ISLAND

Behind the Scenes Experiences Beyond Public Access…

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Website Assets

Tours Directory – www.australianwildlifejourneys.com/tours

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Trade Brochure Available for Order

http://www.australianwildlifejourneys.com/trade-and-media

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Blog Content, Newsletters & Contact:

John Daw - Executive Officer john@australianwildlifejourneys.com + 61 438 454 259 Facebook & Instragram @australianwildlifejourneys

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Gina Woodward

Executive Officer Great Walks of Australia

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Walking in Australia – trends & changes

  • Growth activity –
  • experiential travellers looking for transformational opportunities
  • extended demographic – esp. women/40s, solo travellers
  • Families/multi-generational trips
  • GWOA share of guided walk market – continual but slow growth
  • 50 – 70% of walkers have done a guided walk prior to GWOA
  • 20 – 50% of walkers have completed a GWOA product
  • Change in market mix rather than international market growth
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What makes a Great Walk?

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Focus: People, place & produce

  • Premium, expertly guided walking experiences
  • Multiday - from 2 - 6 days duration
  • Small groups - normally two guides per group
  • Showcases unique location
  • Sense of exclusivity - accommodation
  • High level service & product delivery
  • Focus on regional food & wine
  • Certification of low impact operations,

environmentally sensitive, sustainable practices

  • Potential for Australian wildlife in natural habitat
  • Primarily all inclusive packages
  • Tourism accredited & export ready
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Freycinet Experience Walk Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort The Arkaba Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk Bay of Fires Lodge Walk The Maria Island Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Spicers Scenic Rim Trail Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk Murray River Walk Seven Peaks Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk

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January

Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Freycinet Experience Walk The Maria Island Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk

May

Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk Murray River Walk Scenic Rim Trail Seven Peaks Walk The Arkaba Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk

September

Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk Murray River Walk Scenic Rim Trail Seven Peaks Walk The Arkaba Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk

February

Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Freycinet Experience Walk The Maria Island Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk

March

Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Freycinet Experience Walk Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk Scenic Rim Trail The Arkaba Walk The Maria Island Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk

July

Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort Murray River Walk Scenic Rim Trail The Arkaba Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk

June

Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk Murray River Walk Scenic Rim Trail The Arkaba Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk

November

Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Freycinet Experience Walk Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk Scenic Rim Trail Seven Peaks Walk The Maria Island Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk

October

Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Freycinet Experience Walk Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk Scenic Rim Trail Seven Peaks Walk The Arkaba Walk The Maria Island Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk

April

Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Freycinet Experience Walk Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk Scenic Rim Trail Seven Peaks Walk The Arkaba Walk The Maria Island Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk

August

Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort Murray River Walk Scenic Rim Trail The Arkaba Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk

December

Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Freycinet Experience Walk The Maria Island Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk

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Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk, Western Australia Opened April 2016

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Scenic Rim Trail, Queensland New version for 2019

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Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk Victoria

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Seven Peaks Walk, Lord Howe Island NSW Opened April 2017

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Murray River Walk, South Australia Opened August 2016

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The Arkaba Walk South Australia

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Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort

Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort Northern Territory

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Three Capes Lodge Walk, Tasmania – opened September 2018

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The Maria Island Walk Tasmania

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Freycinet Experience Walk Tasmania

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Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Tasmania

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Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Tasmania

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  • For you:
  • New Brochure - eVersion
  • Website – new Sept 2018
  • New videos – mid 2019
  • Social media sharing
  • Images
  • Map
  • FAQ and itineraries
  • Rates
  • Calendar – seasons
  • Webinars
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www.greatwalksofaustralia.com.au @GreatWalksofAustralia @GreatwalksofOz Great Walks of Australia @GreatwalksofOz #greatwalksofaustralia #mygreatwalk

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The next step is yours...

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Learn more: BECOME A QUALIFIED AUSSIE SPECIALIST

Register today at

aussiespecialist.com

BECOME A QUALIFIED AUSSIE SPECIALIST at Aussie specialist.com

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Learn more: Complete the special interest modules

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Learn more: fact sheets

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Order/download brochures: Aussie store

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Brianna McCarthy Aussie Specialist Program Trainer (West Coast) bmccarthy@tourism.australia.com Karen Stotz Aussie Specialist Program Trainer (East Coast) kstotz@tourism.australia.com Emma Harper Aussie Specialist Program Coordinator eharper@tourism.australia.com

Your Aussie Specialist Team

www.aussiespecialist.com hotline@tourism.australia.com

Glen Davis Distribution Development Manager gdavis@tourism.australia.com

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THANK YOU