Tourism: Destination and Product Development Plan

Established in 1982 the Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (CLCAC) is today the largest and most eminent organisation representing the interests of Traditional Owner groups in the Southern Gulf Region. To ensure that the region maximises its Indigenous tourism potential into the future, and following the recommendations of the Economic Development Plan by Gordon Capital, this Destination and Product Development Plan has been commissioned.

The plan examines the region’s current tourism profile, and assesses competitive strengths and weaknesses with the aim to grow a sustainable Indigenous tourism economy following the recommendations of the Gordon Capital Indigenous Business and Economic Development Opportunities in the Gulf of Carpentaria Region report for the CLCAC (2012).

PROJECT AIMS

• Develop the Southern Gulf Region as an  exemplar Indigenous tourism destination
• Create business opportunities and jobs for Traditional Owners
• Reinforce connections to country
• Show-case the Southern Gulf Region’s natural and cultural assets
• Stimulate and strengthen the economy