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° Tourism at the KAVHA site will be recognised as an essential element of the Norfolk Island
economy, as well as contributing to the long-term sustainability of the place itself and the local
community.

° Tourism will be actively managed and encouraged within the KAVHA site as an integral aspect of its

present and future conservation and management.

° Tourism within the KAVHA site will occur in a way which retains, recognises and interprets natural
and cultural heritage values.

° Participants in the tourism industry at the KAVHA site will model best practice behaviours and practices.

. Cross promotion and tourism packages will be explored in collaboration with the other properties
which are part of the Australian Convict Sites.

8.7.2 Visitor Experience

. Delivery of positive and engaging experiences, which meet or exceed visitor needs and
expectations, will be a primary objective of tourism activity within the KAVHA site.

° Tourism at the KAVHA site will inform visitors about the heritage values of the place and its
conservation.

° Appropriate visitor behaviour will be identified and encouraged for all visitors.

° Appropriate experiences will be offered to different tourism market segments, so that the full range

of visitors will have a positive experience.

. Regular visitor evaluation will guide and inform the development of tourism products and
experiences.

. Inclusion of the KAVHA site as part of the Great Norfolk Walk will be supported.

8.7.3 Conservation

. Requirements for conservation will take precedence over requirements for tourism within the
KAVHA site.

° Tourism activities will not cause physical damage to significant historic fabric.

. Tourism activities will not adversely affect the natural environment and will be managed to avoid

wider environmental impacts (both on and off site), such as erosion or pollution.

. Tourism activities will respect and not hinder or impede continuing cultural traditions. Where
appropriate, cultural traditions will be included within tourism activities.

. Consideration of proposals for new tourism activities or facilities will be preceded by the evaluation
of potential impact on natural or cultural heritage values.

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8.7.4 Community Benefits

Tourism within the KAVHA site will be managed as a Norfolk Island community resource.

Tourism will deliver economic and social benefits to local people through specific partnership
arrangements and wider community involvement.

Tourism activities which support local traditions, and cultural expressions will be encouraged.

Tourism activities which provide economic benefits for local people will be encouraged.

8.7.5 Communication of Heritage Values

Tourism will have a vital, ongoing role in communicating the natural and cultural heritage values of
the KAVHA site.

The history and significance of