Delivered to a workshop of the Savannah Guides, this presentation explains the relationship between natural heritage, geotourism, geotrails and UNESCO Global Geoparks as well as outlining the characteristics of the Pre-Aspiring Etheridge UNESCO Global Geopark in Far North Queensland and the offered benefits for the acclaimed Savannah Guides.
Etheridge Geotourism and the Pre-Aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark
1. ““
Etheridge GeotourismEtheridge Geotourism
Pathways for Future DevelopmentPathways for Future Development
Angus M RobinsonAngus M Robinson
Chair, Geotourism Standing CommitteeChair, Geotourism Standing Committee
Geological Society of AustraliaGeological Society of Australia
2. Today’s AgendaToday’s Agenda
Natural Heritage and GeotourismNatural Heritage and Geotourism
Australian National LandscapesAustralian National Landscapes
Australian Geotrail DevelopmentAustralian Geotrail Development
Aspiring Geopark Development in AustraliaAspiring Geopark Development in Australia
Pre-Aspiring UNESCO Global GeoparksPre-Aspiring UNESCO Global Geoparks
Australia- China Geotourism CollaborationAustralia- China Geotourism Collaboration
Take AwaysTake Aways
3. Scenery and Geology - a 1938 MusingScenery and Geology - a 1938 Musing
SceneryScenery depends on landland
structurestructure - in other words,
its geologygeology..
Everyone interested in the
countrysidecountryside, 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.geology.
A.E. Trueman
Professor of Geology, Glascow University
4.
5. Understanding Natural HeritageUnderstanding Natural Heritage
Natural heritage is the legacy of natural
objects and intangible attributes
encompassing the countrysidecountryside and naturalnatural
environmentenvironment, including flora and fauna,
scientifically known as BIODIVERSITYBIODIVERSITY, and
geology, landforms and soil landscapes, i.e.geology, landforms and soil landscapes, i.e.
GEODIVERSITYGEODIVERSITY..
6. Key Concepts – EcotourismKey Concepts – Ecotourism
Ecotourism is ecologically sustainableecologically sustainable
tourismtourism with a primary focus on
experiencing natural areasexperiencing natural areas that
fosters environmental and cultural
understanding, appreciation and
conservation, with a focus onfocus on
biodiversity.biodiversity.
7. Geotourism Definition adopted byGeotourism Definition adopted by
the Geological Society of Australiathe Geological Society of Australia
Recognising thatRecognising that interpretation outcomes in Australian nationalinterpretation outcomes in Australian national
parks had largely ignored geoheritage elementsparks had largely ignored geoheritage elements of nationalof national
heritage, the GSA set about addressing this deficiency with theheritage, the GSA set about addressing this deficiency with the
following definition.following definition.
‘Geotourism is tourism which focuses on an area'sGeotourism is tourism which focuses on an area's
geology and landscapegeology and landscape as the basis for providing visitoras the basis for providing visitor
engagement, learning and enjoyment’.engagement, learning and enjoyment’.
8. Environment, Natural & Cultural HeritageEnvironment, Natural & Cultural Heritage
comprises the following:comprises the following:
1.1. AAbioticbiotic – non-living aspects such as the climate & geology– non-living aspects such as the climate & geology
e.g. landscape and landforms:e.g. landscape and landforms: GEODIVERSITYGEODIVERSITY
2.2. BBioticiotic – the living parts eg. fauna (animals) and flora– the living parts eg. fauna (animals) and flora
(plants):(plants): BIODIVERSITYBIODIVERSITY
3.3. CCulturalultural – past & present, non-living & built– past & present, non-living & built
PartsParts B+CB+C are well interpreted within tourism, especially throughare well interpreted within tourism, especially through
ecotourism and cultural tourism,ecotourism and cultural tourism, butbut AA has typically not been wellhas typically not been well
addressed in Australia.addressed in Australia.
Source: Dowling, 2013
9. Geotourism incorporatingGeotourism incorporating
all types of ‘nature-based’ and cultural tourismall types of ‘nature-based’ and cultural tourism
After Boley, B.B. after Thompson, S. 2009
Sightseeing
Cuisine
Agritourism
Indigenous
Tourism
Heritage
Tourism
Cultural
Tourism
ECOTOURISM
GeotourismGeotourism
i.e. ‘experientiali.e. ‘experiential
tourism’tourism’
10. Geotourism – Potential MarketsGeotourism – Potential Markets
Tourism Industry ViewTourism Industry View
‘‘Experiential’Experiential’
Domestic TravellersDomestic Travellers
Geologists/Geomorphologists/SpeliologistsGeologists/Geomorphologists/Speliologists
/Paleontologists/Paleontologists
School GroupsSchool Groups
‘‘Experiential’Experiential’
Overseas TravellersOverseas Travellers
Geopark InterestsGeopark Interests
11. Geotourism – Diversity of PlacesGeotourism – Diversity of Places
GeotourismGeotourism
IconsIcons
(Inc National Landscapes)
Mine Sites
National ParksNational Parks/Reserves//Reserves/
Urban ParksUrban Parks
GeotrailsGeotrails
Geo-sitesGeo-sites
Geoparks/Geoparks/
PaleoParksPaleoParks
Caves/Karst Areas
LandformsLandforms
WHAsWHAs
Geo VillagesGeo Villages
12. Iconic Sites forIconic Sites for GeotourismGeotourism
GalapagosGalapagos, Ecuador
Grand CanyonGrand Canyon, USA
16 National Landscapes16 National Landscapes, Australia
GlobalGlobal GeoparksGeoparks
13. Australia’s National Landscapes ProgrammeAustralia’s National Landscapes Programme
Partnership between tourism and conservation that aims to:Partnership between tourism and conservation that aims to:
PromotePromote world class, high qualityworld class, high quality visitor experiencesvisitor experiences
Increase theIncrease the value of tourism to regional economiesvalue of tourism to regional economies
Enhance theEnhance the role of protected areasrole of protected areas in those economiesin those economies
Build support for protecting our natural and cultural assetsBuild support for protecting our natural and cultural assets
EngageEngage local communitieslocal communities
A long termA long term strategicstrategic approachapproach
‘‘To differentiateTo differentiate Australia’sAustralia’s
iconic natural and culturaliconic natural and cultural
destinationsdestinations from anything elsefrom anything else
available in the worldavailable in the world’
15. Thick beds of shale and
coal
Permian
10 million barren years
Tertiary basalt cap
Triassic
extinction event
Greater Blue Mountains
National Landscape
16. Branding ‘Iconic’ Geotourism –Branding ‘Iconic’ Geotourism –
Ensuring a Memorable Experience!Ensuring a Memorable Experience!
17. Grand Canyon Time TrailGrand Canyon Time Trail
Descends ~1.3km and trail is >5km longDescends ~1.3km and trail is >5km long
19. Geotrail Characteristics -Geotrail Characteristics -
A First DefinitionA First Definition
‘A Geotrail delivers geotourism experiencesA Geotrail delivers geotourism experiences
through a journey linked by an area'sthrough a journey linked by an area's geologygeology
and landscapeand landscape asas the basis for providing visitorthe basis for providing visitor
engagement, learning and enjoyment’.engagement, learning and enjoyment’.
20. Why Geotrails?Why Geotrails?
1.1. Relates directly to the tourism experience of aRelates directly to the tourism experience of a
journey linking destinationsjourney linking destinations..
2.2. In Australia, unlike geoparks,In Australia, unlike geoparks, geotrails havegeotrails have
widespread appealwidespread appeal, and do not compete with or, and do not compete with or
impact on land management/access issues.impact on land management/access issues.
3.3. Geotrails are relatively easy to establish andGeotrails are relatively easy to establish and
represent arepresent a very cost effective means of enhancingvery cost effective means of enhancing
regional developmentregional development..
21. Best Practice GeotrailsBest Practice Geotrails
1.1. Should be constructed aroundShould be constructed around routes currently usedroutes currently used
by touristsby tourists; geotrails should form logical journeys; geotrails should form logical journeys
linking accommodation destinations.linking accommodation destinations.
2.2. ShouldShould meld the geological heritage features of ameld the geological heritage features of a
region with a cohesive STORY.region with a cohesive STORY.
3.3. ShouldShould incorporate and package in the biodiversityincorporate and package in the biodiversity
and cultural components (including mining heritage)and cultural components (including mining heritage)
of the region through which the geotrail traverses.of the region through which the geotrail traverses.
4.4. TheThe Savannah WaySavannah Way Geotrail?Geotrail?
22. Alice Springs
Uluru
Australia’s Red CentreAustralia’s Red Centre
National LandscapeNational Landscape
Northern TerrorityNorthern Terrority
‘‘features an ancient landscape with erosionalfeatures an ancient landscape with erosional
remnants (geosites) linked to a commonremnants (geosites) linked to a common
geological heritage’geological heritage’
27. Iconic Geotourism Themes ofIconic Geotourism Themes of
Australia’s Red Centre National LandscapeAustralia’s Red Centre National Landscape
AA: Landforms and common geological heritage: Landforms and common geological heritage
BB: Red Kangaroo species, and other type: Red Kangaroo species, and other type
flora/faunaflora/fauna
CC: Indigenous (and European) culture: Indigenous (and European) culture
43. Immersed in the landscape & geology – Tianzhushan Global GeoparkImmersed in the landscape & geology – Tianzhushan Global Geopark
The Coastal Waterways of the Hong Kong Global GeoparkThe Coastal Waterways of the Hong Kong Global Geopark
45. ‘‘The Living Earth’ – Cradle Coast GeotrailThe Living Earth’ – Cradle Coast Geotrail
Island of Tasmania National LandscapeIsland of Tasmania National Landscape
46. Flinders RangesFlinders Ranges
National LandscapeNational Landscape
Brachina Gorge Geological Trail and Bunyeroo ValleyBrachina Gorge Geological Trail and Bunyeroo Valley
47. Flinders RangesFlinders Ranges
National LandscapeNational Landscape
Brachina Gorge Geological Trail and Bunyeroo ValleyBrachina Gorge Geological Trail and Bunyeroo Valley
48. Flinders RangesFlinders Ranges
National LandscapeNational Landscape
Brachina Gorge Geological Trail and Bunyeroo ValleyBrachina Gorge Geological Trail and Bunyeroo Valley
51. Camel Rock Turbidite
-36.378131
150.076987
These are the strongly
folded beds of 470
million year old
turbidite.
Turbidites form in the
deep ocean when
unstable masses of
sediment avalanche
down continental slopes, gathering water as
they go .
From each dense sediment flow, sand
settles
out first followed by finer sediment,
preserved
in a single bed or layer. Undulations in the
fine
layers at the top of each bed record the
ripples as the flow comes to rest.
The mud settles and duly forms as layers
seen
in the turbidite rock.
Link
http://www.sapphirecoast.com.au/6_The_geological_floor_-_the_Ordovician.pdf
52. Great Ocean Road National LandscapeGreat Ocean Road National Landscape
State of VictoriaState of Victoria
Great Ocean Road and Kanawinka Geotrail ?
53.
54.
55. Great Barrier Reef & The Wet TropicsGreat Barrier Reef & The Wet Tropics
National Landscapes, and WHAsNational Landscapes, and WHAs
56. Founded in 1945 - 193 member states
UNESCO
Man and the BiosphereMan and the Biosphere
World Heritage AreasWorld Heritage Areas
UNESCO Global GeoparksUNESCO Global Geoparks
57. UNESCO Global GeoparksUNESCO Global Geoparks
UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unifiedsingle, unified
geographical areasgeographical areas where sites and landscapes of
international geological significanceinternational geological significance are managedmanaged
with a holistic concept of protection, educationwith a holistic concept of protection, education
and sustainable developmentand sustainable development.
58. UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARKS
Where are the geoparks?
There are 120 UNESCO Global Geoparks spread across 33 countries and 5There are 120 UNESCO Global Geoparks spread across 33 countries and 5
continentscontinents. This includes 69 in Europe as part of the European Geoparks. This includes 69 in Europe as part of the European Geoparks
Network and 46 in the Asia-Pacific region as part of the Asia-PacificNetwork and 46 in the Asia-Pacific region as part of the Asia-Pacific
Geoparks Network.Geoparks Network.
Geoparques
Mundiais da
UNESCO
Organização
das Nações Unidas
para a Educação,
Ciência e Cultura
59. UNESCO ProgramsUNESCO Programs (after Dowling, 2016)(after Dowling, 2016)
Program Sites Countries
World Heritage 1052 165
Man and the
Biosphere 669 120
UNESCO Global
Geoparks 120 33
60. UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARKS
Economic Impact Study 1: United KingdomUNESCO
Svjetski
Geoparkovi
Organizacija
Ujedinjenih Naroda
za Obrazovanje,
Znanost i Kulturu
UNESCO
Activity
Estimated
financial benefit
per year
Number of Sites
if appropriate
Estimated
financial benefit
per designation
World Heritage
Sites
61.1 M GBP 28 2.2 M GBP
Global Geoparks 18.8 M GBP 6.5 2.9 M GBP
UNITWIN/UNESC
O Chairs
2.9 M GBP 16 0.18 M GBP
Biosphere
Reserves
2.3 M GBP 6 0.38 M GBP
Everything Else 4.3 M GBP n/a
TOTAL 89.4 M GBP
Wider Value of UNESCO to the UK (2012-2013): www.unesco.org.uk
61. Australia’s UNESCO SitesAustralia’s UNESCO Sites (after Dowling, 2016)(after Dowling, 2016)
Program Sites
World Heritage 22
Man and the Biosphere 14
UNESCO Global GeoparksUNESCO Global Geoparks 00
62. Map - Distribution of ChineseMap - Distribution of Chinese
geoparks with global statusgeoparks with global status
Global Geoparks of China 2016
33 Global Geoparks33 Global Geoparks
in Chinain China
63. Immersed in the landscape & geology – Tianzhushan Global GeoparkImmersed in the landscape & geology – Tianzhushan Global Geopark
64. Is A Geopark Just About Geology?Is A Geopark Just About Geology?
No! While a geopark must demonstrate geologicalNo! While a geopark must demonstrate geological
heritage of international significance,heritage of international significance, thethe
purpose of a geopark is to explore, develop andpurpose of a geopark is to explore, develop and
celebrate the links between that geologicalcelebrate the links between that geological
heritage and all other aspects of the areasheritage and all other aspects of the areas
natural, cultural and intangible heritages.natural, cultural and intangible heritages.
It is aboutIt is about reconnecting human society at allreconnecting human society at all
levels to the planet we all call homelevels to the planet we all call home and toand to
celebrate how our planet and it’s 4,600 millioncelebrate how our planet and it’s 4,600 million
year longyear long history has shaped every aspect of ourhistory has shaped every aspect of our
lives and our societies.lives and our societies.
65. Global Geoparks vs National ParksGlobal Geoparks vs National Parks
Unlike World Heritage Areas and national parksUnlike World Heritage Areas and national parks,,
Global GeoparksGlobal Geoparks can embracecan embrace both protected andboth protected and
any resource extraction areas,any resource extraction areas, focusing onfocusing on
sustainable development objectives.sustainable development objectives.
Global GeoparksGlobal Geoparks focus onfocus on community engagementcommunity engagement
and ownershipand ownership ..
Whilst national parks are created in perpetuity,Whilst national parks are created in perpetuity, thethe
status of global geoparks are reviewed every 4status of global geoparks are reviewed every 4
yearsyears..
In AustraliaIn Australia, national parks focus generally only on, national parks focus generally only on
biodiversity at the expense of geological heritage.biodiversity at the expense of geological heritage.
66. GeoparksGeoparks
Geoparks areGeoparks are both aboth a
developmentdevelopment conceptconcept
as well as aas well as a brandingbranding
tooltool.. They achieveThey achieve
these goals throughthese goals through::
1.1.ConservationConservation
2.2.EducationEducation
3.3.GeotourismGeotourism
67.
68. National Landscapes & UNESCO Global GeoparksNational Landscapes & UNESCO Global Geoparks
HaveHave similar goalssimilar goals relating to local development andrelating to local development and
community engagementcommunity engagement as well as education andas well as education and
experiential tourismexperiential tourism (‘geotourism’).(‘geotourism’).
BothBoth require government approvalrequire government approval but withbut with differentdifferent
government stakeholdersgovernment stakeholders..
However, the AustralianHowever, the Australian National LandscapeNational Landscape
ProgrammeProgramme has been formerly disbandoned by itshas been formerly disbandoned by its
government sponsors, but thegovernment sponsors, but the iconic landscapes andiconic landscapes and
their communities are still very much in placetheir communities are still very much in place!!
69. Geoparks and Community EngagementGeoparks and Community Engagement
Geoparks =Geoparks =
CommunityCommunity
EngagementEngagement
Mine SitesMine Sites
National Parks/Reserves/National Parks/Reserves/
Urban ParksUrban Parks
GeotrailsGeotrails
Geo-sitesGeo-sites
Geo VillagesGeo Villages
70. Key FactorsKey Factors
Geopark Development In Australia - 2017Geopark Development In Australia - 2017
Geopark development needs to beGeopark development needs to be state/local governmentstate/local government
agencyagency initiatedinitiated and supportedand supported..
AA high level of community engagementhigh level of community engagement is essential to meetis essential to meet
UNESCO requirements.UNESCO requirements.
The key driver of geopark development must be focused on
regional developmentregional development – i.e. jobs and growth.– i.e. jobs and growth.
TheThe approval of Government Geological Surveysapproval of Government Geological Surveys for individualfor individual
projects is an absolute necessity.projects is an absolute necessity.
Australian Government approval for UNESCO nomination mayAustralian Government approval for UNESCO nomination may
well be achieved ifwell be achieved if state/territory governmentstate/territory government
‘ownership’endorsement and funding is clearly established‘ownership’endorsement and funding is clearly established..
71. Pre-AspiringPre-Aspiring WarrumbunglesWarrumbungles
UNESCO Global Geopark,UNESCO Global Geopark,
New South WalesNew South Wales
Outstanding MioceneOutstanding Miocene
Shield Volcano remnantShield Volcano remnant
landforms close to alandforms close to a
major coal developmentmajor coal development
area located in thearea located in the
Warrumbungles NationalWarrumbungles National
ParkPark (236 square km area)(236 square km area)
at theat the intersection of theintersection of the
three local governmentthree local government
areas.areas.
72. m Initiativesm Initiatives
State of New South Wales:State of New South Wales: GeoTreat supported ‘GeoJourney’ in theGeoTreat supported ‘GeoJourney’ in the
Australian Coastal Wilderness National Landscape.Australian Coastal Wilderness National Landscape.
State of Victoria:State of Victoria: Volcano Discovery Trail (Kanawinka related).Volcano Discovery Trail (Kanawinka related).
State of Western Australia:State of Western Australia: Various geotrail project proposals (e.g.Various geotrail project proposals (e.g.
Murchison, Coolgardie) and potential ‘geopark concept’ opportunitiesMurchison, Coolgardie) and potential ‘geopark concept’ opportunities
State of South Australia:State of South Australia: is not actively progressing any geopark potentialis not actively progressing any geopark potential
projects, but is very keen to support the development of geotrails andprojects, but is very keen to support the development of geotrails and
geotourism through exceptional geological heritage, especially throughgeotourism through exceptional geological heritage, especially through
Kangaroo Island and the Flinders Ranges National Landscapes.Kangaroo Island and the Flinders Ranges National Landscapes.
State of Tasmania:State of Tasmania: West Coast ‘Living Earth’ – CradleCoast GeoTrail.West Coast ‘Living Earth’ – CradleCoast GeoTrail.
Northern Territory:Northern Territory: Potential Geotrails (Red Centre, Savannah Way).Potential Geotrails (Red Centre, Savannah Way).
73. The Proposed Savannah Way Geotrail linked to the Pre-Aspiring
Etheridge UNESCO Global Geopark in the state of Queensland
74. Pre-AspiringPre-Aspiring Etheridge UNESCO Global Geopark,Etheridge UNESCO Global Geopark,
QueenslandQueensland
Comprising theComprising the entire Shire ofentire Shire of
EtheridgeEtheridge, and including areas of, and including areas of
outstanding volcanic and miningoutstanding volcanic and mining
Heritage - embracing someHeritage - embracing some
40,000 sq km.40,000 sq km.
75.
76.
77.
78.
79. Pre-AspiringPre-Aspiring Etheridge UNESCO Global GeoparkEtheridge UNESCO Global Geopark
GeositesGeosites –– In abundance, with Undara as a globalIn abundance, with Undara as a global
icon.icon.
Geo villagesGeo villages –– Georgetown, Mt Surprise, Forsayth,Georgetown, Mt Surprise, Forsayth,
Einasleigh, all with community engaged geositesEinasleigh, all with community engaged geosites
(including gem fields); key established(including gem fields); key established ecotourismecotourism
resortsresorts of Undara and Cobbold Gorge.of Undara and Cobbold Gorge.
GeotrailsGeotrails –– As well as the Savannah Way (Lava tubes,As well as the Savannah Way (Lava tubes,
Gems and Gorges Trail) with connections toGems and Gorges Trail) with connections to
Chillagoe, Mt Garnet, Croydon etc.Chillagoe, Mt Garnet, Croydon etc.
National ParksNational Parks –– Undara National Parks plus sevenUndara National Parks plus seven
others.others.
80. Pre-AspiringPre-Aspiring Etheridge UNESCO Global GeoparkEtheridge UNESCO Global Geopark
If approved,If approved, Australia will join the rest of the worldAustralia will join the rest of the world
with the establishment of two new global geoparks.with the establishment of two new global geoparks.
The Etheridge regionThe Etheridge region will evolve intowill evolve into a high profile,a high profile,
globally brandedglobally branded, inland destination, inland destination..
Global Geopark-focused touristsGlobal Geopark-focused tourists will add Etheridgewill add Etheridge
to their ‘bucket lists’.to their ‘bucket lists’.
This strategyThis strategy will lead towill lead to increased visitationincreased visitation
(domestic & inbound)(domestic & inbound) as well asas well as investments in newinvestments in new
tourism infrastructuretourism infrastructure andand product developmentproduct development..
81. Australia-China Memorandum of CooperationAustralia-China Memorandum of Cooperation
The GSA and the Geological Society of ChinaThe GSA and the Geological Society of China
Executed June 2016Executed June 2016
The Australia-China relationship is becoming moreThe Australia-China relationship is becoming more
importantimportant with the increasing level of economic,with the increasing level of economic,
social and cultural activities in the coming decades.social and cultural activities in the coming decades.
The Memorandum of Cooperation will be focusedThe Memorandum of Cooperation will be focused
onon growing and enhancing best practice nature-growing and enhancing best practice nature-
based tourism (i.e. geotourism)based tourism (i.e. geotourism) in both countries.in both countries.
Tourism park managers could play a significant roleTourism park managers could play a significant role
inin establishing ‘sister’ relationships between parks,establishing ‘sister’ relationships between parks,
as a key driver of future geotourism.as a key driver of future geotourism.
82. Establishing Ties Amongst ParksEstablishing Ties Amongst Parks
Can be in form ofCan be in form of ‘sister‘sister
parks’,parks’, field study andfield study and
training centres, jointtraining centres, joint
research projects,research projects,
management staffmanagement staff oror
guide exchangeguide exchange
programs.programs.
‘‘Sister Park’ relationshipSister Park’ relationship
can be acan be a holisticholistic
approachapproach to implementto implement
these joint projects.these joint projects.
IndonesianIndonesian delegation visiting Chinese geopark
83. Take-AwaysTake-Aways
Regional development imperativesRegional development imperatives (growth and jobs)(growth and jobs)
are now driving geotourism initiatives in Australia.are now driving geotourism initiatives in Australia.
Creating geotrailsCreating geotrails is arguably the easiest way ofis arguably the easiest way of
providingproviding early pathwaysearly pathways and support fromand support from
governmentsgovernments for geotourism activitiesfor geotourism activities in Australia.in Australia.
State/Local GovernmentState/Local Government andand community backedcommunity backed
geopark/geotrail initiativesgeopark/geotrail initiatives are now emerging.are now emerging.
Savannah Guides are key stakeholdersSavannah Guides are key stakeholders in thein the
Etheridge Global Geopark project.Etheridge Global Geopark project.
84. Take-Aways for Savannah GuidesTake-Aways for Savannah Guides
Geoparks, geotrails and geotourismGeoparks, geotrails and geotourism offer the bestoffer the best
opportunity to provide a holistic interpretation ofopportunity to provide a holistic interpretation of
natural & cultural heritage.natural & cultural heritage.
TheThe Pre-Aspiring Etheridge Global GeoparkPre-Aspiring Etheridge Global Geopark andand
linked geotrails (both internal and external) offer anlinked geotrails (both internal and external) offer an
unequalled platformunequalled platform for natural & cultural heritagefor natural & cultural heritage
interpretation in Australia for Savannah Guides.interpretation in Australia for Savannah Guides.
Savannah GuidesSavannah Guides will be ablewill be able to collaborateto collaborate withwith
enterprises interestedenterprises interested in developing smartphonein developing smartphone
applications for geotrails.applications for geotrails.
85. SuperGIS Mobile TourSuperGIS Mobile Tour
With GIS and GPS technologies integrated, theWith GIS and GPS technologies integrated, the
tour guide information services are providedtour guide information services are provided
promptly.promptly.
86. Query the Scenic SpotQuery the Scenic Spot
Tapping the icons of the scenic spots will reveal theTapping the icons of the scenic spots will reveal the
pictures and descriptive texts.pictures and descriptive texts.