One unexpected side effect of the pandemic is that it has turned many of us into explorers of our land. Confined within the borders of our own country, we ve headed out – with campervans, four-wheel drives, or on guided tours – to discover the under-explored corners of the continent. We ve discovered there is a huge interest in more remote areas, says Chris Fundell, of the Globus family of brands. The Kimberley is now our number one region.
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After having specialised in tours for international travellers, the company has designed a new range of tours for Australians wanting to explore their own backyard, and found a strong interest in getting off the beaten track.
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The Territory Labor Government has awarded more than $220,000 in funding to support 14 projects under round two of the Aboriginal Tourism Grant program.
Eight Aboriginal owned and operated tourism businesses in the Top End will receive more than $135,500 while six businesses in Central Australia will benefit from $92,900.
Grant funding will back key projects including business plans, infrastructure upgrades, bush camp facility improvements and training programs.
Saltwater Cultural Tours, based in Darwin, has been awarded a $19,500 grant to install two containers and decking for the development of cultural tours.
In Central Australia, the Menge Aboriginal Corporation has been awarded a $20,000 grant to support a concept plan for the development of a tourism connect hub and Aboriginal training facility in the heart of the West MacDonnell Ranges.