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True History Stories Draw In Tourists

July 18, 2024 9:22 am in by

The uncomfortable truth could be bridging a cultural divide…

An Indigenous tourism operator on the Eyre Peninsula is tapping into the fact, Aussie holiday-makers are increasingly seeking cultural experiences.

The Port Lincoln Barngarla woman creating a cultural tour of a region that was the scene of some of the most violent encounters between First Nations people and early settlers.

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Tourism Australia says the number of visitors who engaged in cultural activities across the country increased by almost 30 percent from 2019 to 2022, with SA visitors spending $228 million on Aboriginal experiences last year, compared to $47 million in 2019.

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