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Housie as leisure pursuit for older working class women
(Lincoln University, 1999)
This study investigates the involvement of a group of Christchurch women, sixty five years and over, in the game of housie as a way of exploring the meaning these women ascribe to their leisure behaviour and the role of ...
Protecting New Zealand's natural heritage: A systems approach to 'user pays' in National Parks
(Lincoln University, 1999)
The management and funding of national parks is a complex issue which requires careful consideration and planning. With pressure on the Department of Conservation to provide additional facilities for an increasing tourist ...
Backpackers' expectations and satisfactions a case study of Northland, New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1999)
The increase of the backpacker market to New Zealand has initiated a number of changes within New Zealand's wider tourism industry. Those catering for this distinct style of travel are becoming increasingly aware of the ...
Displacement of New Zealand trampers from the Great Walks track network, New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1999)
The Great Walks are among the most popular tramping tracks in New Zealand. They are also the most developed in terms of facilities and services. This popularity and development has led to crowding and dissatisfaction among ...
Interpreting tourism experiences: the case of structured backpacker tours in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1999)
This thesis reports on a study of structured backpacker tours in New Zealand. Quantitative and qualitative social research methods were used to explore the role of the natural environment, types of activity and the structure ...
A comparative evaluation of ecotourism : a case study of the Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal
(Lincoln University, 1999)
Ecotourism operations have been established all over the world, particularly in developing countries on the assumption that there will be minimum negative impacts, maximum benefits for local people and their environment, ...
Teachers talking about their epics : near misses in outdoor education
(Lincoln University, 1999)
This study examines incidents with high potential for serious harm (HIPO incidents) which occurred in Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre programmes. Through the use of qualitative techniques, the research explores ...
"Talanoa and tourism", exploring the intersexions of gender and village-based tourism development in Fiji : the myth of community
(Lincoln University, 1999)
Interest in ecotourism as a development tool has emerged as a result of increased public concern for environmental sustainability and the potential negative socio-cultural impacts of mass tourism. In Pacific microstates ...
Use and perceived impact of recreation on the Port Hills of Canterbury with examples from Kennedy's Bush Scenic Reserve and Ahuriri Scenic Reserve: a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of [Bachelor of] Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management with Honours at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 1999)
The Port Hills are a dominant feature of the landscape in Canterbury. They are also the closest hilly landform to Christchurch City and have extensive road and foot access. Thus recreational use can be expected to be high ...
New opportunities: The development of private rural walkways in rural North Canterbury
(Lincoln University, 1999)
Since the 1980s, agricultural restructuring has provided the impetus for farmers to tum towards rural tourism as an alternative use of their land and as a source of income. One new opportunity in rural tourism has been the ...