Urlich, StephenWard, JonetHughey, Kenneth2008-05-022001-111175-5385https://hdl.handle.net/10182/450We examined the environmental effects of visitor activities at three different natural assets (scenic icon sites, seabirds, and caves) on the West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand. To catalogue the effects of different visitor activities on these assets, and to identify indicators of environmental change in relation to the effects of these activities, we used a range of methods including modelling visitor impacts, close consultation with managers, literature reviews, and at one site we observed visitor behaviour. We analysed which site indicators of visitor effects were more widely applicable, and could be used as a basis for develping management guidelines for similar types of attractions elsewhere.pp.1-70envisitor impactstouristsenvironmental impactsustainabilityWest CoastWestlandconservationscenic icon sitesseabirdscavesReportMarsden::350500 TourismMarsden::300801 Environmental management and rehabilitationMarsden::300804 Environmental impact assessmentANZSRC::150601 Impacts of Tourism