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Tourist Attraction Road Sign Application Form

 

Owners of a tourist attraction or service can use this form to apply for a tourist attraction road sign. These signs help to direct visitors to your business.

There is a different form for accommodation. If you are a tourist accommodation owner or operator, you can apply for a tourist accommodation sign.

We’ll assess applications based on navigation needs, safety and efficient traffic management. Assessments will not consider the promotion of a business.

Before completing this application, read the Road Sign Guidelines (PDF, 3.8 MB).

Complete the relevant sections of this application and give as much information as possible.

Section 1: To be completed by ALL applicants 

Name    
Address
Suburb   Postcode
Phone        Fax 
Mobile   Email

Name of attraction

Address of attraction 

Description of attraction

Is tourism a core business activity for your business? (Refer section 2.1.1)

Is the attraction registered with the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse? (Refer section 2.1.2)

Please provide evidence of relevant licences and approvals to operate as a tourist business.(Refer section 2.1.3)

Is the attraction open to the public without prior booking during normal opening times? (Refer to section 2.1.4)

Please indicate your normal opening days and hours of operations (Refer section 2.1.5)

Day Normal Hours                                    Seasonal variations (specify)

Mon     

Tue     

Wed    

Thu     

Fri       

Sat      

Sun     

Is the attraction open on public holidays?

Is the attraction open during school holidays?

Does the attraction have a designated parking area clear of the road verge?(Refer section 2.1.6)

Please provide evidence and examples of a marketing brochure/ printed material, along with details of where this is distributed(Refer section 2.1.7)



Does the attraction have maintained toilet facilities that comply with disability access legislation? (Refer section 2.1.8)

Please provide details of existing onsite signs (include photographs) that clearly identify the entrance to the business and display opening days and hours. (Refer to section 2.1.9)

Is the attraction open for a minimum of 9 months of the year? (refer section 2.1.10)


Section 2: Please complete the following if relevant to your attraction

Primary & Secondary industry based attractions (Refer section 2.8)

Is the attraction open during normal business hours for public viewing?

Please provide details of the guided tours available to visitors including the timetable.

Please provide details of the interpretive material available to explain the relevant agricultural or industrial process.

Is there an opportunity to sample the produce without obligation to purchase the end product?

Aboriginal attractions (Refer to section 4.1)

Are interpretive panels or brochures available on site to explain the significance of the site?

Please provide copy of written approval from owner or management agency for visitors to enter the site.

Please provide copy of endorsement from the Local Aboriginal Land Council for tourists to access the site

Please provide information regarding the significance of the site to traditional Aboriginal life, customs or history.

Art galleries & craft outlets (Refer to section 4.2 & 4.3)

Does your attraction feature a resident artist/ craftsperson?

Does your attraction display a production process, together with explanatory information?

Does your attraction have at least 50m² of exhibition space?

m²

Is the attraction a studio gallery?

Does your attraction have more than 30% of the art/ craft works by local and/ or regional artists or craftspeople on permanent display?

%

Wine region (Refer section 4.9.1)

Is your wine region recognised as a Geographical Indication by the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation?

Please list 5 wineries within your wine region that qualify as a tourist attractions i.e. meet the criteria to trade as  cellar doors.

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Do you have brochures and maps available to visitors in the Region at an accredited Visitor Information Centre?

Please indicate which accredited Visitor Information Centre(s) distribute your brochures

Winery cellar door (Refer section 4.9.2)

Do you have tastings and cellar door sales in a purpose built facility?

Please provide evidence of relevant licence(s) which permits sales to the general public.

Cruises/ scenic flights (Refer section 6.2.2)

Are the cruises or scenic flights available at least 5 days per week including weekends through pre-bookings?

Are the cruises or scenic flights available at fixed times on at least 5 days per week including weekends?

Are there contact details and/ or timetables on permanent display at the departure point(s)?

Other types of tourist attractions (Refer section 4.10)

There are other attractions that may be not easily fit within any of the above categories but warrant signing. Applications may be submitted to DIT with the onus on the applicant to present a strong case for special consideration.

Applicants should provide a comprehensive application demonstrating a case for eligibility. Criteria for other categories may be a useful starting point to assist in preparing the application. Providing photographs, brochures, visitation numbers, etc would also assist with assessing the application.

Additional comments or information in relation to this application

Conditions

Approvals are valid for eight years.

You must make sure the business continues to meet relevant criteria during this time. Submitting this application indicates that you accept this condition.

If the business no longer meets the relevant criteria contact the Traffic Management Centre on 1800 018 313.

After the approved period, we may ask you to show that the business still qualifies for signage.

We may review and remove the sign at any time.


  

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Traffic Management Centre

Call: 1800 018 313

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