Gumala Tourism
Gumala Tourism Pty Ltd is a growing part of Gumala's overall business. Our key tourism asset is the multi-award winning Karijini Eco Retreat, which is located within the majestic and iconic Karijini National Park.
Karijini eco retreat
The Gumala Group operates the tourist award-winning Karijini Eco Retreat in cooperation with the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC).
Karijini Eco Retreat celebrated its grand opening in 2007 and has since has grown in popularity and prestige. It has now become one of the most outstanding tourism brands in WA. The Eco Retreat has contributed to the wider local community and Traditional Owners and has offered employment, a place of training and instilled a sense of pride in local residents of the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Karijini Eco Retreat is located at Karijini National Park, which is at the heart of Gumala Aboriginal Corporation's tourism business. The iconic national park is Gumala's flagship natural asset which is located in our Traditional Owners homeland.
Gumala growing tourism business forms part of an overall strategy to improve the long-term benefits to the Traditional Owners.
Karijini National Park is one of the most outstanding tourism brands in the State. The national park attracts thousands of local and international tourists each year, and is currently ranked in the top 5 visitor experiences in Western Australia.
Karijini Eco Retreat awards include:
*Silver Medal Winners in the 2009 WA Tourism Awards (Indigenous Tourism Category)
*2009 Australian Hotels Association Award for Excellence in the category of WA's Best Tourism Initiative
*Gold Medal Winners in the 2008 WA Tourism Awards (Ecotourism Category)
*Silver Medal Winners in the 2008 WA Tourism Awards (Indigenous Tourism Category)
*Bronze Medal Winners in the 2008 WA Tourism Awards (Unique Accommodation Development Category)
*2008 Australia's North West Tourism Award - New Product Development
*Gold Medal Winners in the 2007 WA Tourism Awards (New Tourism Development Category)
*WA Tourism Council Trust The Tick Accreditation
*Advanced Eco Tourism Certified. *AAA Tourism Green Star Accredited.
cultural amphitheatre and dorm-style accommodation units
In 2010 Gumala Aboriginal Corporation was awarded $1 million from the WA State Government to help fund a strategic $1.6 million infrastructure project at the Karijini National Park. This exciting project will consist of the construction of a state-of-the-art cultural amphitheatre and dorm-style accommodation units at Karijini Eco Retreat.
View the media release here
Savannah Campground
Gumala Enterprises Pty Lty operates the Savannah Campground at the majestic Karijini National Park in cooperation with the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC). Major capital investment has been undertaken to improve and expand the facilities within the campground.