Gumala Aboriginal Corporation (GAC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $1 million from the WA State Government - through the Government’s Royalties for Regions program – which will help fund a strategic $1.6 million infrastructure project at the majestic Karijini National Park.

The project will consist of the construction of a state-of-the-art cultural amphitheatre and dorm-style accommodation units at Karijini Eco Retreat, which is located in the heart of the world famous Karijini National Park. The Gumala group, which directly / indirectly employs over 400 staff and is now one of Australia’s largest Indigenous corporations, operates the tourist award-winning Karijini Eco Retreat in cooperation with the Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM).

Another key stakeholder in Karijini Eco Retreat is Hospitality Group, through its subsidiary, the eco retreat management company Ecomodation. Hospitality Group’s Chairman, Chris Pye, described the announcement as “a great day for the eco tourism sector of the WA tourism industry and for Indigenous tourism in particular. Hear more on what Chris had to say during a radio interview about this exciting project and Karijini Eco Retreat by clicking on the next 'Latest News" link.