The additional two stories are emerging, with the potential to attract the “Experience Seeker” – Naturally Inspired and the Bundian Way. While these two stories have significant potential for heritage tourism development further research and development is required before they are visitor ready.
The Bundian Way is an ancient trading route and pathway that runs over 260km from the highest part of the continent, the Australian Alps, to the coast at Twofold Bay in Eden. Thought to be over 40,000 years old, the Bundian Way and the network of ancient pathways of the region are thought to predate the Silk Road, the Roman roads and other ancient trade routes. The Bundian Way has a remarkable shared history linking both natural and cultural heritage, Aboriginal values and European history. The network of pathways crossing Yuin, Ngarigo, Jaitmathang and Bidawal country connected the people and their ceremonies (Blay 2005) as well as Dreaming Tracks and trade routes across the continent (Kabaila 2005).
The Naturally Inspired story lives on as part of the culture and lifestyle of the region and is a real contributor to why people choose to move to the Sapphire Coast. The lifestyle of the region is enhanced by its art, culture and a connection to nature, which forms part of the social fabric of the Sapphire Coast and enhances the region’s identity as one still involved in the humble endeavours of primary industry. This creates the sense of an authentic community that would attract and engage the “Experience Seeker”.
We would love to hear your thoughts on these two extensions.
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