The document discusses the vision for an eco-tourism development called The Bower in Eurobodalla, New South Wales. It will provide educational and sustainable tourism experiences focused on the local environment. Facilities will include an eco-pavilion, nature trails, eco-cabins, restaurants, and suites built into the landscape to minimize environmental impact. The vision is to contribute to the local economy through eco-tourism while preserving the natural environment.

2. Regional Context

3. Regional Context

4. Contributing to the
local economy and
public benefit….
….15 years ago 8
hectares of land was
dedicated along
Candlagan Creek as
a public reserve.

5. The vision so far….

6. EUROBODALLA NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY
ILLAWONG WALKS WITH LOCAL BIRD EXPERTS
BROULEE WELLNESS CLINIC
NATURE COAST MARINE GROUP
CO-OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT PLANS WITH NPWS
CARROLL COLLEGE
...and in future ?
EUROBODALLA REGIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS
S.A.G.E.
ESC’s BIODIVERSITY GROUP
The vision so far….
Collaboration , education and local economic
growth

7. Collaboration , education and local economic
growth

8. Completing the vision….

9. The Bower will provide a tourist destination in Eurobodalla with a focus on
education and appreciation of the unique environment and its ecological values…
The Bower is one where nature can be experienced sustainably and tourism is
promoted in a healthy and engaging manner…
The Bower enables the ecological systems to be retained and enhanced through
private management……
The Bower hopes to deliver a world class eco- tourism facility for those that stay with
them; the vision for The Bower involves contributing to a broader community social
and economic benefit.
The Bower will set a new standard in eco- tourism through its commitments to
education, conservation and the promotion of environmental awareness while
providing a serene and unique tourist destination.

10. Nationally competitive market place….

11. Detailed on-site
investigations have
informed the vision...

12. In-principle support
from the CMA has
been achieved for the
proposal...

14. The creation of an eco-
tourism market, additional
tourist attractions around
the natural
LAKEFRONTenvironment and available
PRECINCT all year, utilisation of
existing resources...;
and incentives for new
ISLAND
businesses were key
PRECINCT
strategies identified...
ECO HAMLET (Eurobodalla Community
PRECINCT Vision for 2030)
PAVILION BY
CLUBHOUSE
PRECINCT
THE POND
The Bower….delivering the community
vision

15. LAKEFRONT
PRECINCT
ISLAND
PRECINCT
ECO HAMLET
PRECINCT
PAVILION BY
CLUBHOUSE
PRECINCT
THE POND
Pavilion by the pond ….

16. LAKEFRONT
PRECINCT
ISLAND
PRECINCT
ECO HAMLET
PRECINCT
PAVILION BY
CLUBHOUSE
PRECINCT
THE POND
The Lilypad Restaurant…

17. LAKEFRONT
PRECINCT
ISLAND
PRECINCT
ECO HAMLET
PRECINCT
PAVILION BY
CLUBHOUSE
THE POND
PRECINCT
Hill top retreat…

18. LAKEFRONT
PRECINCT
ISLAND
PRECINCT
ECO HAMLET
PRECINCT
PAVILION BY
CLUBHOUSE
THE POND
PRECINCT
Eco-cabins…

19. LAKEFRONT
PRECINCT
ISLAND
PRECINCT
ECO HAMLET
PRECINCT
PAVILION BY
CLUBHOUSE
THE POND
PRECINCT
Safari Tents …

20. LAKEFRONT
PRECINCT
ISLAND
PRECINCT
ECO HAMLET
PRECINCT
CLUBHOUSE
PRECINCT
Earth sheltered suites …

21. LAKEFRONT
PRECINCT
ISLAND
PRECINCT
ECO HAMLET
PRECINCT
CLUBHOUSE
PRECINCT
The Trails…

22. Manager’s Residence
Caretakers Office
Restaurant
Eco- Pavilion
Open Air Ampitheatre
Nature Trails/ Exercise Stations/ Viewing Platform
Eco- Cabins
Safari Tents
Earth Sheltered Suites
Community Recreation Building-
Library
Communal kitchen
BBQ area
Laundry
Hilltop Village-
Wellness Centre/ Spa
Hotel Style Accommodation
Manager’s Unit
Small Conference Centre
Yoga Platform/ Outdoor Dining Area
Viewing Tower
Community Garden

23. "Resident’s vision is for the preservation of the natural
environment and, responsible and
considered development.
They want a prosperous local economy with growth and
development that is carefully controlled and planned so that it
fits the character of the area
and has minimal impact on the environment".
(Eurobodalla Community Vision for 2030)