State flags Kimberley safari park plan

June 22nd, 2011 | by Matew Dow |

Kimberley Wild Expeditions has been selected by the state government to develop a commercial safari camp in the foothills of the Bungle Bungles in the Kimberley’s Purnululu National Park.

Environment Minister Bill Marmion said the locally-based Kimberley Wild Expeditions was chosen after Intrepid Connections withdrew.,

“The development of a new safari camp at the Kurrajong site will provide a comfortable base for up to 20 visitors to stay several days to enjoy the park and its scenery,” Mr Marmion said.

The project is the first to be created under the state government Naturebank program.

Tourism Minister Kim Hames said the Naturebank partnership between the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) and Tourism Western Australia focused on developing nature-based tourism in regional areas.

“Naturebank provides opportunities for indigenous investment, employment and capacity building while offering eco-friendly, sustainable accommodation and nature-based tourism experiences,” Dr Hames said.

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