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Ecotourismen las
Islas Encantadas
Lessons for
New Zealand
History of Tourism in Galapagos
1535 Tomas de Berlanga - accidental discovery1835 Charles Darwin visits 1859 Origin of Species - Galapagos ‘arrive’1905/6 Academy Expedition – first major scientific expedition1935 Flora & Fauna ‘protected’1959 Galapagos National Park Declared1968 First Regular Tours – Golden Cachalot1969 First ‘cruise ship’ – Lina A1970 Plan Maestro – proposed max of 10,000 visitors pa.1979 11,000 visitors. 2013 204,000 visitors.
2016 240,000 visitors – projected
Benefits to Galapagos
• Funds Galapagos National Park• Major Economic activity for the islands• Additional economic benefits for the rest of Ecuador.• Puts Galapagos & Ecuador on the world map.• Created major interest in natural science in the
country• Ability to export conservation knowledge and skills• Flagship for the rest of the world – how to do it.
Galapagos – New Zealand
• Isolated Island Group
• 40% Endemism
• Small but growing population
• Unusual and colourful wildlife
• Wilderness areas
• Strong focus on Ecotourism as a key industry
• Isolated Island Group
• 80% Endemism
• Small but growing population
• Unusual and colourful wildlife
• Wilderness areas
• Minimal focus on Ecotourism.
Galapagos / New Zealand
• Difficult access
• Expensive tours
• Limited facilities
• Limited options
• Sea sickness!
• Year-round Season
• Easy access
• Many options for visitors
• Wide range of facilities
• Huge range of options
• 9 month Season
Galapagos/New Zealand Wildlife
• Giant Tortoise• Marine Iguana• Land Iguana• Lava lizards & Snakes• Flightless Cormorant• Waved Albatross• Whales & Dolphins• Sea lion/Fur Seal• Galapagos Penguin• 7 Vegetation Zones.• Very varied Vegetation• 1 ‘River’ 3 Lakes• Volcanic scenery• Evolutionary masterclass
• Kiwi• Kakapo• Takahe• Skinks & Geckos• Giant Weta• Powelliphanta• 12 Species of Albatross• Whales & Dolphins• Sea Lion/Fur Seal• 6 Penguin species• Unique Temperate rainforest• Lakes, Rivers, Mountains.• Volcanic scenery• Hotsprings & thermals• Evolutionary masterclass.
Ecotourism Packages in NZ
1 NZ Operator offering 6 Departures1 NZ Operator offering sub-Antarctic islandsInternational Operators
Lots of Bespoke offersLots of small local Ecotourism operatorsNo Significant NZ Ecotourism operators.
Tourism New Zealand
• Film Tourism
• Special Interest
• Backpacker
• Business Events
• Cruise Sector
• Premium
• Cycling and Mountain Biking
• Fly-fishing
• Golf
• Skiing
• Walking and Hiking
Natural spectacles and unique wildlife encounters are twoof New Zealand's biggest draw-cards.
Tourism New Zealand
• Nature & Wildlife • Whale Watching
• Dolphins
• Horse Riding
• Penguins
• Volcanics & Geothermals
• Gardens
If we value our wildlife and our natural environment,
maybe we should flaunt them?
This may be the best way of protecting them.