Intrepid Travel is urging current and future clients to book a holiday to visit the Olkola people of Cape York Peninsula to boost the local economy and preserve the local culture.
The land was recently returned to its original owners, the Olkola people, and declared Australia’s newest protected area.
The new national park is part of a 737,320 hectare package of former pastoral properties acquired by the Queensland Government.
It was created to protect ancient cultural sites including newly discovered rock art, extensive wetlands and river systems rich in aquatic life, vast tracts of open savannah and rainforest pockets.
“The return of the land to traditional owners ensures the preservation of the area’s cultural and natural heritage.”
Geoff Manchester, Intrepid Travel co-founder
Intrepid Travel will be working in partnership with Olkola Aboriginal Corporation to develop tourism on country.
The Melbourne-based company is also urging others in the tourism industry to support the Olkola people and conservation of Australia’s most critical habitats.
“One of the first lessons we learnt when we started Intrepid was the importance of distribution in our industry. We’d encourage others in the travel industry to support the Olkola and the sustainable future of the land and people.”
Geoff Manchester, Intrepid Travel co-founder
