Scott Crabtree

Evolution of a ‘Great Walk’: 

Evolution of a ‘Great Walk’

Evolution of a ‘Great Walk’: 

Evolution of a ‘Great Walk’

IDEAS: 

IDEAS Germination Breeding Keeping the flame alight

GREATNESS: 

GREATNESS Does size count? No it is the experience!

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Victoria’s outstanding long distance coastal walk

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The Great Ocean Road region The Otways and shipwreck coast

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Stretching 91km from Apollo Bay to Glenample Homestead

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8 days and 7 nights 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

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For a Short Walk For a Day Walk For an Overnight Walk Take the Hike Step on - Step off

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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 Where to stay

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Transport services Baggage services Quality interpretation Guided walks Food provision Future options for walkers

PRINCIPLES: 

PRINCIPLES Quality experience Resource protection Partnerships and economic benefits

QUALITY EXPERIENCE: 

QUALITY EXPERIENCE Engaging & Enlightening Diverse & interesting Rewarding & Memorable Social Show DVD

RESOURCE PROTECTION: 

RESOURCE PROTECTION Understand what we have Research what we don’t know Terrain assessment Decision making

PARTNERSHIPS & ECONOMICS: 

PARTNERSHIPS & ECONOMICS Relationships Economic need Opportunity

ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS: 

ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS In places of scenic beauty or rich cultural heritage Eg, Swiss Alps

A GOOD TRACK: 

A GOOD TRACK Well located and constructed track Eg Tasmania

ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS: 

ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS Status and recognition Eg. Milford track

ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS: 

ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS Appropriate resourcing Cost recovery, Volunteering Eg Cinque Terre

ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS: 

ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS Product matching Eg Dolphin Trail

ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS: 

ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS Hiker expectations are met or exceeded Eg Torres Del Paine

ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS: 

ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS Combination with accommodation and transport Eg Dolomites

ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS: 

ELEMENTS OF GREAT WALKS Managed levels of use to protect the natural resource Eg Otter Trail

WILL IT BE A ‘GREAT WALK’ ?: 

WILL IT BE A ‘GREAT WALK’ ? Shared vision Commitment Strong principles Learning from others The Journey continues