Donna McIntyre
From: Destination North Coast
North Coast News & Views No. 44
Gondwana Rainforests Australia
This year National Parks Wildlife Service (NPWS) is celebrating 25 years since the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia were placed on the UNESCO World Heritage list with this significant milestone being supported by a marketing campaign that encourages people to experience the Gondwana Rainforests and visit their local national parks. There will be celebratory events and activities running during school holiday periods.
More importantly, did you know that most of these national parks and reserves fall within Destination North Coast and are one of our key nature-based tourism assets. Please support NPWS in spreading the word and share the anniversary celebration among your networks and with visitors to the region. And keep an eye out for events and activities to participate in over the coming months.
Check out the website here and find attached, the Gondwana Rainforest Anniversary Stakeholder Kit with ways to get involved.
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Barrington Coast Winter Wonderland
With the first heavy winter snowfall of the year hitting the Barrington Tops last week, visitors were likely surprised at the opportunity to build a snowman in the morning and a sandcastle in the afternoon such is the proximity of mountains and coast in this part of our region.
Sharing whale watching experiences at the coast at the same time as snow on the mountains certainly kept the social channels buzzing with high engagement and a total of 356,000 people were reached in 7 days.
Go Destination Barrington Coast!
2 WIN South Solitary Island Tour
A two hour guided walking tour with NSW National Parks Rangers for one person including helicopter flights from Coffs Harbour; valued at $490.00. With the island only accessible by helicopter and open to the public just two weekends a year, here's your chance to join an
exclusive club of visitors to the most remote lighthouse in NSW.
Details and entry forms online.
Destination Byron Tourism Symposium
Destination North Coast attended Byron's annual Tourism Symposium last Friday along with many of the region's visitor experience stakeholders.
Michael Thurston participated in a panel discussion on the Northern Rivers Brand Project whilst other speakers regaled us with stories of commitment (and persistence) in building an eco- tourism business, the changing face of aviation and the food and beverage industry and closer to home, Byron Shire's sustainable tourism roadmap.
An engaging and stimulating day!
Expressions Of Interest - Lifestyle and Business Opportunity - Urunga
Bellingen Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the provision of visitor information services and other related tourism services at Urunga, under a lease arrangement. It would be ideally suited to water based equipment hire, provision of light refreshment or other tourism activities to complement visitor information services.
Located on Giinagay Way (the old Pacific Highway), the space has high exposure with an adjacent car park. It is well known as a midway stop between Sydney and Brisbane.
Other features include: • Stand-alone building • Reputation as a stopping point and visitor information centre. • Located in a beautiful beachside town growing in popularity as a holiday destination
3 • Modern building in excellent condition • Outside deck overlooking the neighbouring reserve and river
EOI information attached or for lease terms and conditions, please contact Yvonne Wynen, Visitor Information & Volunteer Coordinator, Bellingen Shire Council on 02 6655 1522 or [email protected] with subject line, Urunga Visitor Information Centre.
Upcoming Conferences & Opportunities
Australian Festivals Industry Conference – Expanded Line-up In response to overwhelming demand, the program has been expanded to run over two days and now includes speakers, industry panel, cocktail party, workshops and a local famil with event organisers.
AFIC's all-star speaker line-up can be viewed online and includes a number of amazingly talented and experienced industry heavyweights!
Registrations are now open! Full Media Release Attached.
Wellness Tourism Summit – Early Bird Tickets Now On Sale Join Australia's first Wellness Tourism Summit on 4th & 5th September in Noosa and immerse in the latest research, consumer trends and best practice in wellness travel and tourism. Get into the hearts and minds of the global wellness traveller, find out what they want and how to deliver this. Over 20 leading wellness travel experts on the main stage including Paris-based Emlyn Brown, Accor's Global Vice President of Wellbeing, Luxury and Premium Brands.
Why attend? For media, tourism accommodation and wellness experience providers it's about understanding the needs of this growing consumer segment for both business and leisure stays. For destinations it's about growing your region in a compelling, cohesive and sustainably way.
Tourism Australia's Youth & Adventure Roadshow 2019 Applications are open until Friday 14th June for 32 Australian tourism businesses to join the Youth and Adventure Roadshow 2019 that will visit London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Munich from 1st to 7th November. While youth product is a focus of this event, adventure suppliers of all demographics are invited to apply due to the variety of travel agencies and wholesalers who will be attending.
The roadshow follows the inaugural Australia Marketplace UK & Europe 2019 from 30th to 31st October in London.
Business Events Australia 2019/20 Advance Program Applications are open for the Business Events Australia 2019/20 Advance Program until Monday 1st July 2019.
The Advance Program offers the Australian business events industry the opportunity to leverage Tourism Australia's international marketing expertise to grow delegate numbers to confirmed events held in Australia as well as the number of international business events secured for Australia.
Tourism Australia's Dreamtime 2019
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New North Coast Tourism Product
Angourie Cultural Experience Aagal Yaluuwi Creations is an Aboriginal Enterprise with a strong belief in using traditional Aboriginal values and knowledge and embedding these lessons in our everyday lives.
Join Aboriginal Elder, Michael Laurie Snr and his son, Michael and share the beautiful coast of Angourie on a 2.5 hour walking cultural tour. Learn traditional stories of country, the use of foods and other natural resources and connections with coastal animals, dance and song.
Husk Distillery Opens To The Public Nestled in alongside the Tweed River, Husk Farm Distillery is Australia's first paddock to bottle agricole rum distillery.
The brand-new distillery will house a cellar door, cocktail bar and Planter's café with seasonal changes and a focus on showcasing Husk's spirits together with native bushfoods and locally grown produce.
The tours will run from Wednesday to Sunday, at 11am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm ($35 per person) with a designated driver pack available upon request.
5 Media Release with full details attached.
The Big 3 of the Sea! July to October with Watersports Guru enjoy a rare opportunity to see the 'Big 3 of the Sea' and marvel at close encounters from boat with Humpback Whales, In-shore Bottle Nose Dolphins and finish off snorkelling with the famous Green Turtles off Cook Island all in one tour!
Funding Opportunities
Audience Development Fund (ADF) Offers public galleries in NSW assistance in targeting and developing new audiences. It encourages galleries to create innovative public programs that engage artists and the community. The fund is designed to support galleries to develop and trial new models for engaging audiences that will increase immediate and future attendance, access and participation.
Amount available: up to $10,000 for each grant (no minimum) Applications close: 31st July 2019
Sunsuper Community Grant - Round 2: Brighter Futures Does your dream empower others to learn and earn to have a brighter future?
Brighter Futures provides funding for education initiatives or to create jobs for those in need, or improve financial wellbeing and affordability for Australians or dreams that enhance employment opportunities, or offer training and support to those who need a helping hand to get into or back to work.
Applications close: 21st June 2019
Community Resilience Innovation Program (CRIP) The CRIP supports a broad range of community-led projects designed to increase all-hazard disaster preparedness and build community capacity and resilience. CRIP projects are based on collaboration and partnership between local community organisations and emergency management agencies.
Applications Close: 23rd July 2019
June Shines a Light on Lismore
Lismore Lantern Parade (22nd June) & Lismore Friendship Festival (23rd June)
6 This year, the Lismore Lantern Parade celebrates 25 years of bringing light to the heart of the community. The Lismore Lantern Parade is an annual arts festival held on or around the longest night of the year, being the Winter Solstice. It is recognised as a signature event for the City of Lismore.
The Lismore Friendship Festival celebrates the region's Italian heritage and culture. Additional activities this year include the Italian Film Festival (15th & 16th June) and Lismore's 2019 Italian café Culture Trail.
Destination North Coast PO Box 146 LISMORE NSW 2480 P: 02 6622 7429 E: [email protected] W: www.dncnsw.com
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