News | Heritage Tourism

Spotlight on the Silver City: Broken Hill

Over the Anzac weekend (23 – 25 April 2010) Broken Hill NSW will host a conference which will highlight the significant history and heritage of this iconic city.

Mogo Zoo: Endangered Rothschild Giraffe

Mogo Zoo plays vital role in securing the future of the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.

The Ningaloo Coast has been nominated for World Heritage listing

The Ningaloo Coast has been nominated for World Heritage listing. It has also been included in the National Heritage List – Australia’s most prestigious heritage recognition.

Historic Remnants of Douglas Mawson’s Mono-Plane Uncovered in Antarctica

While looking for suitable shore-side landing spots for guests travelling onboard the expedition ship Orion, uncovered were remnant metal piping from Douglas Mawson’s mono-plane, taken on the 1911 Antarctic expedition.

Heritage Honour for Iconic Alps

One of the nation’s most outstanding and breathtaking mountain landscapes, the Australian Alps, has been awarded Australia’s highest heritage honour with its inclusion in the National Heritage List.

Inglewood community develop the town’s heritage museum

The Brumby Labor Government wants to ensure Inglewood residents can share their town’s proud history with the rest of Victoria and that’s why we are supporting the development of the museum on this heritage site.

Developing natural and cultural heritage tourism in Australia

A guide for tourism operators, heritage managers and communities to understand the issues involved for tourism at heritage places.

How should Historians be involved with Tourism

History is a vital companion to tourism. Tourists want to see ‘old things’, places where their ancestors lived, learn about things their ancestors did. The study of history can help to identify places and objects of interest to tourists and holiday makers.