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Cairns’ Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park shuts for good as COVID wreaks tourism havoc – ABC News
After 33 years, the “iconic” Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park in Cairns that entertained and educated 3 million visitors, shuts for good in wake of pandemic’s…
A pioneering Far North Queensland Aboriginal tourism attraction, which was once the scene of a controversial visit by the Queen, has become the latest COVID-19 victim and will close its doors for good.
Key points:
- Tjapukai was struggling financially before the COVID-19 pandemic hit
- The tourist attraction has educated visitors about Australia’s rich Indigenous culture since opening in 1987
- About 65 staff have lost their jobs as a result of the park’s closure
The Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park in…
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