international visitors per year. The Kimberley plays a vital role for Australia in the following areas: • Closest region to northern markets. • Important strategic defence assets. • Producing food in the Australian winter for Australian consumers. • Assisting Australia’s food production system risk management. • Custodians for Australian iconic experiences. This includes, but not limited to, the Gibb River Road and associated natural gorges and waterfalls, coastal boat and marine tourism, major events (Shinju Matsuri Festival, Kimberley Moon Experience), adventure tourism (Lake Argyle Swim, Gibb River Ride, Fat Bike Championships, Broome Marathon), etc. Aboriginal Enterprises The Kimberley is committed to Aboriginal empowerment. Much of this has been achieved through the requirement to gain a social licence for resources projects. The initial phase of establishing trusts and financial resources is increasingly transitioning to investments and capacity development in support of Aboriginal enterprises. There is a significant opportunity for investors to partner in Aboriginal controlled joint ventures across a diversity of industries, including agriculture, construction, tourism and energy to provide ready vehicles for social licence investments by future industry and infrastructure projects – public and private. Tourism WA’s Camping with Custodians program is a good example of generating economic development on country based on Aboriginal culture and knowledge. Visitors can stay on Aboriginal lands and meet and mix with Aboriginal people, with the fees they pay for their accommodation staying in the community generating income, employment, training opportunities and the chance to live and work on Country. The campgrounds support complementary tourism experiences and provide the opportunity for the community to showcase local culture for tourists. The following campgrounds have been developed in the Kimberley: • The Imintji campground, located 220km east of Derby on the Gibb River Road, was the first Camping with Custodians site completed in 2016, with features 30 campsites. In May 2017, Tourism Western Australia, together with the Imintji community, was awarded a Planning Institute of Australia national planning award for Community Engagement and Consultation for the project. • The Mimbi community completed its campground in June 2017, with 15 camping sites for self- drive travellers. The campground expanded in 2018 to cater for tour and special interest groups, and was further expanded to 21 sites in 2021. The campground is conveniently located between Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek on the Great Northern Highway, and visitors can also enjoy a guided tour of the nearby Mimbi Caves. • In 2019, a small campground was completed at the remote community of Violet Valley, 43km out of Warmun. Violet Valley campground is located near the turnoff to the World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park, and features 14 shaded campsites on the banks of the Bow River. •
A caravan park and campground adjacent to the Doon Doon roadhouse was completed in 2019. This facility is owned by the nearby Woolah community, which sees long term opportunities from offering cultural interpretation and tag along tours on the adjoining Doon Doon station. Resources Aboriginal businesses are encouraged to register their business on the following registers: Aboriginal Business Directory WA – www.abdwa.com.au
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Supply Nation’s Indigenous Business Direct – www.supplynation.org.au Industry registers e.g. Project Connect – www.projectconnect.com.au Camping with Custodians – https://bit.ly/3yVv8Z9
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