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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 Officer Australian Wildlife Journeys 4

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. 5

Who Do We Offer? OBSERVATION IN THE WILD WITH FOCUS ON INTERPRETATION & HOSPITALITY 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. 6

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 7

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE AUSTRALIA’S DIVERSITY There’s Nothing Like Australia’s Wildlife… 8

Where Are Our Experiences? 9

Boutique Wildlife Tours 10

Wildlife Coast Cruises 11

Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours 12

Premier Travel Tasmania 13

SUPPORTING TRENDS…. The Maria Island Walk 14

Australian Coastal Safaris 15

Arkaba Conservancy 16

1. SAVING KOALAS IN THE YOU YANGS Exceptional Kangaroo Island 17

Naturaliste Charters 1 8

2. CREATION OF A 60,000 ACRE WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo

2. CREATION OF A 60,000 ACRE WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY Lords Kakadu & Arnhemland Safaris 2 0

SEIT Outback Australia 21

2. CREATION OF A 60,000 ACRE WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY FNQ Nature Tours BRUSHTAIL POSSUM SIGHTING - REGIONALLY EXTINCT FOR 75 YEARS! 22

Behind the Scenes Experiences Beyond Public Access… 3. CONSERVATION CONNECTION – KANGAROO ISLAND

Website Assets Tours Directory – www.australianwildlifejourneys.com/tours

Trade Brochure Available for Order http://www.australianwildlifejourneys.com/trade-and-media 25

Blog Content, Newsletters & Contact: John Daw - Executive Officer Facebook & Instragram john@australianwildlifejourneys.com @australianwildlifejourneys + 61 438 454 259

Gina Woodward Executive Officer Great Walks of Australia 27

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 •

What makes a Great Walk?

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 •

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

January February March April Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort Freycinet Experience Walk Freycinet Experience Walk Freycinet Experience Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk The Maria Island Walk The Maria Island Walk Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk Freycinet Experience Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Scenic Rim Trail Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk The Arkaba Walk Scenic Rim Trail The Maria Island Walk Seven Peaks Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk The Arkaba Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk The Maria Island Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk May June July August Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk Murray River Walk Murray River Walk Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort Murray River Walk Scenic Rim Trail Scenic Rim Trail Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk Scenic Rim Trail The Arkaba Walk The Arkaba Walk Murray River Walk The Arkaba Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Scenic Rim Trail Three Capes Lodge Walk Seven Peaks Walk The Arkaba Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk September October November December Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Murray River Walk Freycinet Experience Walk Freycinet Experience Walk Freycinet Experience Walk Scenic Rim Trail Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk The Maria Island Walk Seven Peaks Walk Scenic Rim Trail Scenic Rim Trail Three Capes Lodge Walk The Arkaba Walk Seven Peaks Walk Seven Peaks Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk The Arkaba Walk The Maria Island Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk The Maria Island Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Three Capes Lodge Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk

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

Scenic Rim Trail, Queensland New version for 2019

Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk Victoria

Seven Peaks Walk, Lord Howe Island NSW Opened April 2017

Murray River Walk, South Australia Opened August 2016

The Arkaba Walk South Australia

Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort Northern Territory Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort

Three Capes Lodge Walk, Tasmania – opened September 2018

The Maria Island Walk Tasmania

Freycinet Experience Walk Tasmania

Bay of Fires Lodge Walk Tasmania

Cradle Mountain Huts Walk Tasmania

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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