- Wet Tropics Management
- Legislative framework
- Management partnerships
- Sustainable Tourism Plan
- Threats to the Area
- Research and a Learning Landscape
- How can I help?
Wet Tropics World Heritage Guides is an exciting new program to enhance World Heritage presentation, interpretation and experience delivery in the Wet Tropics.
Building on previous successful tour guide training programs, the Wet Tropics World Heritage Guides is a unique resource. It has been developed specifically for those who interact with visitors to the Wet Tropics, but is available to anyone with an interest in the region’s natural and cultural values.
Background
Developing this program is a key action from the Wet Tropics Sustainable Tourism Plan 2021–2031, which acknowledges the value of professional tour guides, community advocacy and consistent messaging in delivering high-quality visitor experiences.
The Wet Tropics World Heritage Guides is a partnership between the Wet Tropics Management Authority, the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, and Tourism and Events Queensland.
Overview
The Wet Tropics World Heritage Guides is delivered through a free, self-paced online learning platform, to be followed by a range of professional development opportunities, including face-to-face activities.
Recognising the wide variety of roles that contribute to visitor experiences in the Wet Tropics, there are three levels identified, with a specific training course for each:
Guardians are vital in sharing information that enables visitors to make the most of their time in the Wet Tropics.
Defenders are integral to realising visitor aspirations through safe, sustainable and responsible operations.
Champions are the leading Wet Tropics storytellers and curators of memorable, transformational guest moments.
To ensure consistent information is shared across all levels, each course includes three essential learning modules as a foundation, with additional modules that progressively strengthen knowledge and skills.
Identify the level that suits your needs and interests to start your Wet Tropics World Heritage Guides journey!
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IMPORTANT: While the Wet Tropics World Heritage Guides online learning platform can be accessed on all devices and web browsers, for the best user experience we recommend using Google Chrome on a larger screen, such as a desktop monitor.
More information
For enquiries about Wet Tropics World Heritage Guides or for support with the online learning platform, please email guides@wtma.qld.gov.au.
