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The Tourism Geography of Australasia

The Tourism Geography of Australasia. Learning Objectives. 1.    Describe the major physical features and climates of Australasia and understand their importance for tourism

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The Tourism Geography of Australasia

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  1. The Tourism Geography of Australasia

  2. Learning Objectives 1.    Describe the major physical features and climates of Australasia and understand their importance for tourism 2.     Appreciate that Australia and New Zealand are socially and economically part of the developed Western world, whereas most of the Pacific islands are developing countries, and the influence these d differences have on tourism patterns 3.     Recognise the importance of domestic tourism and outbound travel in Australia and New Zealand 4.      Appreciate the economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism on the native peoples and natural resources of the region 5.    Appreciate the effect of great distance from the major generating countries of the Northern Hemisphere on inbound tourism 6.     Be aware of the growing importance of eco-tourism in the region, and the potential of Antarctica as one of tourism’s ‘last frontiers’ 7. Demonstrate a knowledge of the tourist regions, resorts, business centres and tourist attractions of Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific islands.

  3. Australasia: Introduction • Oceania • Large area • Small population • PATA

  4. Australia • Immigrant population • Tourism growth recent • Physical features • National parks • World Heritage Sites • Variety • Cultural features

  5. Demand Domestic Outbound Inbound Supply Resources New South Wales Sydney Queensland Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Great Barrier Reef Australia: Supply

  6. Victoria Melbourne ACT Canberra Tasmania Western Australia Perth South Australia Northern Territory Uluru (Ayers Rock) Australia: Resources

  7. Two islands Physical features Cultural features Tourism demand Tourism supply Lord of the rings Resources North Island Auckland Rotorua Wellington South Island Christchurch Queenstown New Zealand

  8. Micronesia Northern Marianas Palau Micronesia Marshall Islands Guam Melanesia Papua New Guinea New Caledonia Vanuatu Solomon Islands Polynesia French Polynesia Fiji Samoa Tonga Cook Islands Easter islands Pacific Islands

  9. Antarctica • No indigenous community • Hostile environment • Sub-Antarctic islands • Continent of Antarctica • Land-based tourism • Overflights • Sea-based tourism • Impacts

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