Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00002:front:0:p94
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00002
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 269199–272471

reinforce that the area is a significant living cultural area

        (g)      Kakadu changes greatly though the seasons and offers unique and different experiences in each season.

Actions

     6.3.2              Liaise with the tourism industry to ensure that promotion of the park helps to create appropriate visitor expectations about all activities, including swimming, and understanding of the associated risks. This will include awareness and understanding of seasonal changes and unique opportunities for visitors and commercial interests throughout the year.

     6.3.3              Develop and implement a cooperative promotion and marketing strategy with the tourism industry and the Australian and Northern Territory governments and other stakeholder groups including Tourism NT and the Australia's Timeless North National Landscape Steering Committee.

     6.3.4              Develop information and guidance material (to be approved by the Board) to attract and assist commercial filmmakers and photographers to work in the park to meet their needs, promote the park and respect cultural protocols.

     6.3.5              Continue to promote appropriate image capture and use by visitors, including the need to respect cultural protocols.

     6.4                 Visitor information

Outcome

    * Visitor experiences are enriched through quality interpretation and information

Performance indicator

    * Visitor satisfaction with the quality of park interpretation and information

Background

   'We need to make sure people are getting the right stories about country.'

Traditional owner

Well-prepared and accessible information enables visitors to understand the unique values of Kakadu and to plan their visit and enjoy Kakadu in a safe and appropriate way. Information and interpretation provided for visitors to the park generally relate to information on the values of the park, safety and the risks involved in visiting the park, and rules about visitor activities and sustainable tourism.

The park presents a significant opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of the oldest culture on earth. This is a key reason people want to visit the park, and the Board and Bininj/Mungguy are keen to provide visitors with information to assist in this understanding. The park also presents an opportunity to learn about the joint management arrangements.

Visitors are able to learn about the park from:

    * pre-visit information through publications, the tourism industry, Parks Australia's website, and digital and social media

    * Bowali and Warradjan cultural centres

    * park brochures and publications

    * guided activities presented by park staff and Bininj/Mungguy

    * commercial tour operations

    * interpretative and regulatory signage

    * displays, videos and face-to-face contact with park staff.

The Bowali Visitor Centre located near Jabiru introduces visitors to Kakadu's landscapes, plants and animals, as well as Bininj/Mungguy culture. Warradjan Cultural Centre at Cooinda focuses on Bininj/Mungguy culture, with displays of artefacts and information on traditional practices and resource use. The information available to visitors at Bowali and Warradjan complement each other and visitors