Studying World Heritage Visitors: The Case of the Remote Riversleigh Fossil Site

Visitors to the remote Riversleigh World Heritage Site, part of Australia's Fossil Mammal Sites, exhibit distinct characteristics compared to those of iconic and more accessible World Heritage Areas, despite sharing similar motivations. This study addresses a critical gap in understanding by focusing on low-visitation sites, developing a tailored self-administered questionnaire, and analyzing visitor demographics, motivations, and experiences. The research highlights the unique dynamics of remote heritage tourism, informing the state government's interpretive plan for Riversleigh while providing a scalable methodology for other World Heritage Sites.

Breakey, N. M. (2012). Studying World Heritage Visitors: The Case of the Remote Riversleigh Fossil Site. Visitor Studies, 15(1), 82–97. https://doi.org/10.1080/10645578.2012.660845