Quotes attributable to Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Joel Bowden:
“We want visitors to connect with one of the world’s oldest cultures through immersive tourism experiences, which sustain Aboriginal tourism.
“This new grant program will spearhead Aboriginal tourism offerings in our national parks and allow visitors to discover the natural beauty of our landscapes while immersing themselves in one of richest cultural histories in the world.
“Ancient Aboriginal cultures are a significant draw card for international and domestic visitors.
“We’re proud to have co-invested with the Australian Government to deliver a total of $6 million in NT Aboriginal Strategic Tourism Projects, bolstering our Aboriginal tourism sector in the Territory.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Parks and Rangers Selena Uibo:
“The Territory boasts 85 parks and reserves, 33 of which are jointly management with Aboriginal Traditional Owners, empowering decisions about their land and delivering employment and economic opportunities for local communities.
“The Aboriginal Tourism Development in NT Parks and Reserves Grant Program will help progress some of the major aims of joint management including creation of economic and employment opportunities for Traditional Owners and improving and creating more cultural tourism experiences for park visitors.
“From Top End parks along the coast such as Garig Gunak Barlu National Park to Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve in the Barkly to Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve in Central Australia, the Territory’s parks offer the perfect location to learn about and experience Aboriginal culture.”
Northern Territory Government
