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New interpretative strategies for geotourism: an exploration of two Australian mining sites

New interpretative strategies for geotourism: an exploration of two Australian mining sites Since its origins in the early 1980s, Geotourism has expanded from an initial focus on the geological features of quarries and mining sites to encompass landscapes deemed of geological significance. This paper argues for the re-alignment of the interpretative ambitions of Geotourism to reflect this expanded scope. We explore how the application of more experiential landscape driven interpretative strategies might shape the development of two Australian mining sites which offer potentials for Geotourism: the operational mining landscape of Queenstown, Tasmania and the coal mining sites of Yallourn North in Victoria's La Trobe valley. Through these case studies, we highlight how the championing of the experience of landscape itself as a mode of interpretation and education (as distinct from textual interpretations) offer valuable techniques for engaging with biotic and abiotic characteristics, aesthetic qualities, ecological processes, cultural histories and sustainable futures. Rather than maintaining a strict focus on ‘scientific’ geology, these strategies offer the potential for uncovering the complex intertwining of cultural and scientific perspectives that comprise sites of Geotourism. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change Taylor & Francis

New interpretative strategies for geotourism: an exploration of two Australian mining sites

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Taylor & Francis
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© 2014 Taylor & Francis
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1747-7654
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1476-6825
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10.1080/14766825.2013.868902
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Abstract

Since its origins in the early 1980s, Geotourism has expanded from an initial focus on the geological features of quarries and mining sites to encompass landscapes deemed of geological significance. This paper argues for the re-alignment of the interpretative ambitions of Geotourism to reflect this expanded scope. We explore how the application of more experiential landscape driven interpretative strategies might shape the development of two Australian mining sites which offer potentials for Geotourism: the operational mining landscape of Queenstown, Tasmania and the coal mining sites of Yallourn North in Victoria's La Trobe valley. Through these case studies, we highlight how the championing of the experience of landscape itself as a mode of interpretation and education (as distinct from textual interpretations) offer valuable techniques for engaging with biotic and abiotic characteristics, aesthetic qualities, ecological processes, cultural histories and sustainable futures. Rather than maintaining a strict focus on ‘scientific’ geology, these strategies offer the potential for uncovering the complex intertwining of cultural and scientific perspectives that comprise sites of Geotourism.

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Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change – Taylor & Francis

Published: Jan 2, 2014

Keywords: Geotourism; interpretation; landscape; Australia; mining

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