Australian Alps education kit
Australian Alps Liaison Committee, November 2005
Recreation and tourism in the Australian Alps
What does recreation mean? Is it the thrill of skiing down a steep run, the challenge of rock climbing or kayaking down a section of river? Recreation could be a restful day in a beautiful place, bushwalking, orienteering, having a picnic, fishing, meditating or cycling. Whatever the activity, the common element of all these activities is enjoyment. A useful definition of recreation is ‘the pleasurable and constructive use of leisure time’.
Recreation in the Australian Alps can be viewed as a series of different land uses that have changed over time. These changes often reflect the values and structure of society.
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