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Campgrounds Retreats Aboriginal Journey through Aboriginal Western Australia Imintji Campground - Gibb River Road Kimberley
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CampgroundsRetreats
Aboriginal
Journey through Aboriginal
Western Australia
Imintji Campground - Gibb River Road Kimberley
Camping with
Custodians
imintji.com.auCall: (08) 9191 7699
1. Imintji Campground, Store and Art Centre
Gibb River Road
The Imintji (Ngarinyin) people invite you to stay at this sheltered location at the foot of the spectacular King Leopold range. This shady wilderness camp ground
features modern amenities and secluded camp sites and is perfectly placed to explore nearby natural attractions
like Bell Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge and surrounds. Once an important rest point for bullock drivers on the Gibb River Road, Imintji is once again a welcome stop-over for Kimberley travellers. The Imintji Store, Art Centre and newly refurbished campground
offers visitors a unique opportunity to experienceAboriginal culture in the heart of the Kimberley.
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Bell Gorge
Imintji Art Centre
Camping with Custodians offers visitors the opportunity to truly experience Country and Culture by
connecting with the traditional owners. Which are the best swimming holes, where are the fish biting,
a cultural interpretation of the night sky or an ancient Dreamtime story told around the campfire.
When you stay with traditional owners you discover more about the World’s oldest living culture.
See the Country through the eyes of the traditional owners.
Mimbi Caves Campground and Imintji Campground in the Kimberley are the first two locations to feature the exciting
Camping with Custodians experience.
mimbicaves.com.auCall: (08) 9191 5355
2. Mimbi Caves Tours and Campground
Fitzroy Crossing
Modern amenities, hot showers, BBQ shelter, secluded camp sites and a friendly welcome awaits you at Mimbi Caves Campground. Nestled at the foot of the Emmanuel Ranges and just a short drive off Great Northern Highway, the campground has a Gooniyandi name “Jarlarloo Riwi”; Jarlarloo meaning Coolamon tree and Riwi meaning camp.
Your Gooniyandi guides invite you to join them on an inspirational tour of one of Australia’s most spectacular and significant, natural geological sites. Mimbi caves is a
place of deep spiritual significance to the Gooniyandi people as well as being one of the most significant
Devonian fossil sites in the world.
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Mimbi Caves
The amazing wildlife, the vast array of marine life and the stunning coastline make Kooljaman at Cape Leveque
a truly unique, wilderness camp experience. Nature based activities include snorkelling, swimming, fishing, bush tucker, bird spotting, scenic flights or charter
the Oolard for whale watching.kooljaman.com.au
Call: (08) 9192 [email protected]
7. Mercedes Cove Coastal RetreatDampier Peninsula
Offering secluded beachfront campsites overlooking Pender Bay, Goojarr Goonyool is the perfect place to
relax and watch the migrating whales (Jul-Nov). FREE Humpback Whale Research Pack
for campground guests and day visitors *just bring a 3GB USB stick with you.
waitoc.com/goojarr-goonyool Call: 0429 845 707
3. Kooljaman at Cape LevequeDampier Peninsula
Beautiful coastal retreat with unspoilt private beaches, great swimming, snorkelling, sunsets, fishing and scenic footpath to the beach. Accommodation options include self-contained eco tents and chalet with own ensuites, semi-contained nature tent on raised decking, or simply camp under the stars with stunning views of Pender Bay.
goombaragin.com.auCall: 0429 505 347 or 0499 330 508
6. Goojarr Goonyool Whale Researchand Campground - Dampier Peninsula
mercedescove.com.au Call: (08) 9192 4687
Visitors staying at our beautiful bush campground can enjoy an idyllic secluded location with panoramic, breathtaking views of Pender Bay on the Kimberley Coast. Cliff top sites provide excellent viewing of the
annual Humpback Whale migration as well as bird and marine life. Communal amenities include beautiful
sculptured shower and eco-friendly toilets.whalesongcafe.com.au Call: (08) 9192 4000Contact via website
8. Oongkalkada Wilderness CampUdialla Springs
Explore the real Aboriginal Kimberley from our private camp in the tranquil bushscapes of one of the world's last great wilderness frontiers. Our packages feature comfortable eco tents, all meals and guided tours
aligned with your interests and activities. We design exclusive cultural adventures for all ages.
uptuyu.com.auCall: 0459 517 749 or 0400 878 898
4. Goombaragin Eco RetreatDampier Peninsula
5. Whalesong Cafe and CampgroundDampier Peninsula
With a range of accommodation options for up to 25 guests, each with great ocean views, Mercedes Cove is a unique and exclusive coastal retreat. See birds,
lizards and ocean life in their natural habitat. We love to share what we have as first people of this land and welcome everyone into our country with open hearts.
CAMPGROUNDS AND RETREATS
Aboriginal owned and operated
10. Morapoi Station - Menzies
9. Ilkurlka Visitor Centre - IlkurlkaRoadhouse, gallery and campground, Ilkurlka is located on the Anne Beadell Hwy, an important stopover for East West travellers. It also serves the communities
to north and south during times of Aboriginal business and travel. Proudly owned and operated by the Spinifex
people, this peaceful retreat features hot showers,toilets and BBQ facilities. Firewood freely provided
ilkurlka.org.auCall: (08) 9037 1147
The outback desert has been home to Wangkatha people for thousands of years. Learn how to find
bushtucker/honeyants, understand Aboriginal sites, track wildlife and make traditional tools. Visit a real ghost town, hear ancient stories around a campfire, hike across country and fall asleep under a blanket of stars. Less than a 2 hour drive from Kalgoorlie
morapoi.com.auCall: (08) 9031 3380 or 0417 911 485
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The Aboriginal communities who own and operate these private campgrounds and retreats
are passionate about sharing their country with visitors. These spectacular and often
secluded locations are on traditional lands with private beaches, uncrowded fishing spots
pristine bushwalks and abundant wildlife. Income generated from these businesses helps
sustain the communities that own and operate them, often providing employment and training.
Private beaches, uncrowded fishing spots and pristine locations.
Karijini
Proudly Indigenous-owned and operated, Wunan House B&B provides unique, friendly accommodation in a peaceful setting – just minutes from the heart of Kununurra. Wunan’s purpose is to ensure that Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley enjoy the
capabilities and opportunities necessary to make positive choices that lead to independent and fulfilling lives.
.wunanhouse.comCall: (08) 9168 2436
The multi award-winning Karijini Eco Retreat offers a choice of affordable camping and ‘glamping’ – a fusion of camping and comfort. Facilities include: 84 campsites, 40 deluxe eco tents with ensuites,
10 dorm style eco tents and 8 dorm style eco cabins, outback alfresco restaurant and bar. Karijini Eco Retreat is 100% owned by the Gumala Aboriginal
Corporation.
12. Wunan HouseKununurra
Located close to the Pentecost River, at the foot of the majestic Cockburn Range. A range of
accommodation options from campsites to luxury safari tents. Barramundi fishing, horseriding, gorges and bushwalking. At Home Valley Station we pride
ourselves on providing you with the ultimate Australian outback experience.
hvstation.com.auCall: (08) 9161 4322
13. Karijini Eco Retreat - Pilbara
11. Home Valley StationGibb River Road - Kununurra
14 Roelands Village - Bunbury Region
Set on 500 acres of rolling hills and located on the Collie River, Roelands Village is less than a 2 hour drive from Perth. Once a mission, the refurbished timber cottages,
village facilities, bushwalk trails and countryside is available as a unique corporate venue, an ideal location
for school or training camps, family groups or as a great base from which to explore the south west region.
15. Fitzroy River Lodge - Fitzroy River
Nestled on the banks of the mighty Fitzroy River, enjoy fishing, boating, swimming or bird watching or simply
take a stroll along the river. The Lodge has six different types of accommodation, ideal for holiday makers, families, corporate travellers, and groups. The Lodge has conference
facilities to cater for up to 120 people, lounge bar, restaurant, swimming pool, tennis court and a kiosk.
Fitzroy River Lodge, an oasis in the outback.
The following
CampgroundsAccommodation
businesses are Aboriginal
owned and operated but do not
necessarily offer interaction
with local Aboriginal people.
These businesses provide income,
employment and training to the
local communities.
Pick up a copy of our Aboriginal Tours and Experiences
brochures or FREE Touring Map of Western Australia at
visitor centres throughout WA or visit waitoc.com visit waitoc.com
Find over 100 Aboriginal Tours and Experiences in one place
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karijiniecoretreat.com.auCall: (08) 9425 5591
roelandsvillage.com.auCall: (08) 9726 3606 or 0427 689 200
tzroyriverlodge.com.auCall: (08) 9191 5141
