General
Ikara Wilpena Pound, Uluru and Arnhem Land tourism experiences on new online platform
An online tourism database has been launched to help boost Indigenous and communities affected by lockdowns and COVID-19.
Key points:
- Indigenous businesses have been hit hard by COVID-19 lockdowns and border closures
- Wilpena Pound cultural tours are being featured on Australia’s first not-for-profit Indigenous tourism database
- Welcome to Country CEO says 80 per cent of fees go back to Indigenous operators
Adnyamathanha elder, Mick McKenzie, works as a cultural tour guide at Ikara Wilpena Pound, in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges.
For the past six years, he has worked alongside a team of traditional owners who are dedicated to sharing their culture and heritage.
Following the impact of 2020’s coronavirus pandemic, Mr McKenzie said he has…
-
Noosa News15 hours agoReubhan Ralph identified as man behind terrifying childcare centre incident in Peregian Springs on the Sunshine Coast
-
General14 hours agoPolice say new leads being pursued after baby’s body found in Alexander Heights stormwater drain
-
General21 hours agoQueensland announced as 2027 Women’s Softball World Cup host in first Australian event since 1965
-
Noosa News24 hours agoInquest into Rosemarie Campbell’s death three days after gastric bypass surgery hears of ‘massive loss’ to family