Intrepid Connections, a joint venture between APT and Intrepid Travel, will develop a new commercial safari camp in the foothills of the Bungle Bungles in Purnululu National Park in the Kimberley.

Catering for up to 20 visitors, the new sustainable nature based tourism site will be created with the help of the WA state government.

The safari camp will be the first facility to be produced under the WA government’s Naturebank program, which aims to develop low impact, nature-based tourism options.

“We look forward to working with Intrepid Connections in this public-private partnership to create a best practice tourism facility at this significant location,” Environment Minister Donna Faragher said.

“Purnululu National Park is renowned for its distinct cultural, geological and ecological features and was voted Western Australia’s top destination by the Royal Automotive Club WA (RAC).

“The Bungle Bungle massif is a fascinating landmark which attracts more than 26,000 visitors a year.  Purnululu is truly one of WA’s famous attractions - internationally recognised on the World Heritage List.

“The development of a new safari camp at the Kurrajong site in the park will provide alternative accommodation to camping, offering a comfortable base for visitors to stay several days to enjoy the park and its wonderful scenery.”

 “Naturebank boosts WA tourism and also provides opportunities for indigenous investment, employment and capacity building while offering eco-friendly, sustainable accommodation and nature-based tourism experiences,” Said Tourism Minister Liz Constable.

“Through Naturebank, DEC and Tourism WA will continue to identify potential visitor accommodation sites and undertake due diligence to prepare these sites for release.”

 “The camps will be operated sustainably under long-term performance-based leases and licences that have measureable key performance indicators to ensure environmentally appropriate safeguards are in place,” Mrs Faragher added.