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Shire of Beverley: AR Mobile Heritage Trail App

 

A native tourism and heritage iOS/Android AR mobile app that helps tell the local stories and history of the Shire of Beverley as you wander through the streets.

The Client

The township of Beverley is located 138km southeast of the Western Australian capital city of Perth. Located on the Great Southern Highway, the town is within an easy one and a half hours’ drive of Perth via Brookton Highway & Westdale Road from Perth’s southern suburbs and Great Eastern & Great Southern Highways from the northern areas of the city.

The Challenge

To create a mobile AR (Augmented Reality) application for the Shire of Beverley that would compliment the existing real-world points of interests with a digital layer of historical information. The ‘Heritage Trail’ app would allow visitors to use their own phone to activate & view local history, stories and images as they wander around the town. 

Our Solution

Our solution for this project involved the development of a native application for both iOS and Android platforms. The user experience is activated by scanning QR codes located along the street on existing physical displays. We created 3D models for five historical buildings, with the remaining structures represented through text photo and video content. A stylised map allows visitors to see the location of each point of interest and trail head signage with QR codes enables visitors to bring up an extra layer of information. The end result helped to tell some of the local stories and take the visitors on a travel through time to a past gone era. The app is currently available to download in both the App Store and via Google Play. 

Native AR app for iOS and Android

Custom QR code activation

3D building models with world tracking

Stylised landmark map with clickable markers

AR wayfinding to next location

Historic photo galleries

Realistic background sound effects in stereo

Store submissions

Project Team

Tim Brickle

FOUNDER & CEO - ‘THE BOSS’
FACT FILE: Tim is the Founder & CEO of 3D Walkabout and a graduate of the University of Manchester. He has over 25 years in the tech and media industry and has founded, funded, and successfully exited several technology businesses. In 2017, he launched 3D Walkabout with a vision to help small and medium-sized businesses harness the power of VR to transform customer engagement. Today, the company delivers cutting-edge solutions to clients across Australia, with 20+ team members based in almost every state. Tim is based in Margaret River, WA, where he lives, works & plays. When he’s not in front of a computer he’s chasing big waves on his foil & wing!
EXPERTISE 9/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 8/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 8/10
LEADERSHIP 10/10

SHERWIN AZUELA

ACCOUNTS - ‘THE SHERMINATOR’
FACT FILE: Sherwin is the Bookkeeper and Accounts Manager at 3D Walkabout, overseeing all financial operations and Xero accounting processes. Based in the Philippines, he brings over nine years of experience working with Australian chartered accounting firms across Victoria, Adelaide, and Brisbane. A Xero Certified Advisor, Sherwin has a strong background in financial management, including bank and credit card reconciliations, BAS and GST reporting, payroll, superannuation, and supplier payments. His career spans roles with major Australian companies, including GAC Australia and leading freight forwarding firms in Sydney.
EXPERTISE 8/10
CREATIVITY 6/10
TECH SKILLS 7/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 6/10
LEADERSHIP 7/10

CHRISTOPHER CLEAR

3D SCANNING OPERATOR (NSW) - ‘CLEARSCAN’
FACT FILE: Christopher is a 3D Scanning Operator at 3D Walkabout, based in Sydney, with a diverse professional background spanning graphic arts, printing, and immersive 3D media. As the former owner and operator of Clear Immersive Technology and Media, he pioneered 3D scanning and virtual tour solutions using Matterport and drone technologies, helping clients visualise and manage projects remotely during the COVID-19 era. With extensive experience in client management, workflow optimisation, and quality assurance, Christopher brings a detail-oriented and process-driven approach to every project.
EXPERTISE 9/10
CREATIVITY 7/10
TECH SKILLS 8/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 8/10
LEADERSHIP 7/10

JACK FLYNN

3D SCANNING OPERATOR (WA) - ‘MATTERJACK’
FACT FILE: Jack is our Perth-based 3D Scanning Operator at 3D Walkabout, bringing creativity, motivation, and a strong eye for detail to every project. With a background and passion in photography, videography, and the outdoors, he combines technical skill with a creative mindset to deliver high-quality visual results. Jack is known for his excellent time management, communication, and client relations skills, ensuring each scanning project runs smoothly from start to finish. With a solid understanding of editing software and post-production practices, he approaches his work with both precision and artistry.
EXPERTISE 8/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 7/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 9/10
LEADERSHIP 7/10

Client Testimonial

Shire of Beverley, Stefan De BeerShire of Beverley, Stefan De BeerStephen Gollan, Shire of Beverley

3D Walkabout did a brilliant job with the development of our interactive mobile application. Their use of 3D models, stylised maps, and QR code integration has created a seamless and engaging experience for visitors. The app has been instrumental in bringing local stories to life and providing an immersive journey through history. We’re delighted with the results and look forward to future collaborations.

 

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