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Evolution of a ‘Great Walk’. Evolution of a ‘Great Walk’. IDEAS. Germination Breeding Keeping the flame alight. GREATNESS. Does size count? No it is the experience!. Victoria’s outstanding long distance coastal walk. www.parkweb.vic.gov.au. The Great Ocean Road region
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IDEAS • Germination • Breeding • Keeping the flame alight
GREATNESS • Does size count? • No it is the experience!
Victoria’s outstanding long distance coastal walk www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
The Great Ocean Road region The Otways and shipwreck coast www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Stretching 91km from Apollo Bay to Glenample Homestead www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
8 days and 7 nights www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Day 1(10 km) - Apollo Bay (Marengo) to Elliot Ridge Day 2(11 km) - Elliot Ridge to Blanket Bay Day 3 (10 km) - Blanket Bay to Cape Otway Day 4 (10 km) - Cape Otway to Aire River Day 5 (12.5 km) - Aire River to Johanna Beach Day 6 (11 km) - Johanna Beach to Melanesia Beach Day 7 (15 km) - Melanesia Beach to Devils Kitchen Day 8 (11 km) - Devils Kitchen to Glenample Homestead
Step on - Step off www.parkweb.vic.gov.au • For a Short Walk • For a Day Walk • For an Overnight Walk • Take the Hike
Where to stay www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Camp in the park An intimate, secluded site or socialise in an open setting Off park - roofed Seek some comfort in basic to luxury accommodation pampering to your needs
Future options for walkers www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Transport services Baggage services Quality interpretation Guided walks Food provision
PRINCIPLES • Quality experience • Resource protection • Partnerships and economic benefits
QUALITY EXPERIENCE • Engaging & Enlightening • Diverse & interesting • Rewarding & Memorable • Social • Show DVD
RESOURCE PROTECTION • Understand what we have • Research what we don’t know • Terrain assessment • Decision making
PARTNERSHIPS & ECONOMICS • Relationships • Economic need • Opportunity
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS • In places of scenic beauty or rich cultural heritage • Eg, Swiss Alps
A GOOD TRACK • Well located and constructed track • Eg Tasmania
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS • Status and recognition • Eg. Milford track
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS • Appropriate resourcing • Cost recovery, • Volunteering • Eg • Cinque Terre
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS • Product matching • Eg Dolphin Trail
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS • Hiker expectations are met or exceeded • Eg Torres • Del Paine
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS • Combination with accommodation and transport • Eg Dolomites
ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS • Managed levels of use to protect the natural resource • Eg Otter Trail
WILL IT BE A ‘GREAT WALK’ ? • Shared vision • Commitment • Strong principles • Learning from others • The Journey continues