Published: 03 September 2021
Tourism WA is interested in hearing from Aboriginal groups who are interested in being a part of our Camping with Custodians program.
Camping with Custodians is an Australian-first program where Tourism WA works with the respective communities to build a campground, which is then owned and operated by the community.
The campgrounds are open to the public, giving visitors the chance to learn more about the local Aboriginal culture.
Tourism WA Acting Managing Director Derryn Belford says the program offers great opportunities for the respective communities, and further develops our amazing tourism offerings, identified through the Jina: WA Aboriginal Tourism Action Plan.
“As part of the Jina Plan, we want to promote opportunities for more Aboriginal people to get involved in our tourism industry,” Derryn said.
“To date, we’ve helped to build five campgrounds in the Kimberley and Pilbara, with another two underway.
“With all fees collected from the campgrounds remaining in the community, this is a great chance to generate income for the community, as well as employment and training opportunities,” she said.
“It’s also a chance to showcase local culture as we work to expand Aboriginal tourism in WA and make our state the premier destination for Aboriginal experiences,” Derryn said.
Camping with Custodians campgrounds are currently open at Imintji, Mimbi, Violet Valley and Doon Doon in the Kimberley; and at Peedamulla in the Pilbara.
Work is progressing on a new campground at Djarindjin on the Dampier Peninsula north of Broome, and another is planned for the Lombadina community.
More information is available on our Camping with Custodians page.