Sunday, 20 May 2012

Characters of the Kimberley - Win a Holiday in North West Australia


The Kimberley region
North West Australia is a spectacular region of Australia with waterfalls, wandjinas, wilderness and a hairy dog! The Kimberley region is renowned for its stunning landscapes, spectacular coastline and national heritage listed national parks. 

It is also home to some unique outback characters whose lives are interwoven with the land and will soon be showcased by Australia's North West Tourism in its latest promotional campaign.

Australia's North West North West Tourism's CEO Glen Chidlow said the most memorable travel experiences often have as much to do with the people you meet as the places you visit. "Given the wide range of interesting characters that you meet when travelling around the Kimberley, the toughest challenge of the campaign was selecting only four," he said.

The characters chosen to represent the Kimberley combine knockabout enthusiasm, larrikin humour, exceptional knowledge of their region and passion about sharing their special slice of the Australian outback with visitors.

 

Greg 'Hairy Dog' Harman

Former crocodile catcher Greg 'Hairy Dog' Harman is a local fishing legend in Kununurra, whose enviable job is to cruise the mighty Ord River in search of barramundi and regale you with tales of his adventurous past. 'Hairy Dog' epitomises the genuine laidback Aussie sprit that can be found throughout the Kimberley.


Larrissa White

With her wide brimmed hat and ready smile, Larissa may be young, but what she doesn't know about the many remarkable gorges, refreshing thermal springs and abundant wildlife at El Questro Wilderness Park isn't worth knowing. Larissa enjoys leading visitors on a scenic hike through spectacular wilderness ending at a turquoise waterhole perfect for swimming and an ideal setting for to relax and unwind.

 

James Brown

Third generation pearl farmer James Brown runs the Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, the oldest operating pearl farm in Australia.  James gives an insight into what it's like to live on the water's edge of the Dampier Peninsula and of a childhood growing up in the wilderness.  His strong ties with this dazzling location and the stunning pearls harvested by his family and their team confirm there is great beauty in the remote waters of the Kimberley.

 

Donny Woolagoodja

Donny  Woolagoodja is custodian of the Wandjina, the supreme spirit being of the Wororra, Ngarinyin and Wunumbul people. Donny shared the traditions of his culture with the world when he designed a giant Wandjina for the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games.  Donny enjoys sharing his connection to country and the stories of his land with visitors to Derby.

Win A Holiday

The campaign begins on 30 April 2012 with a chance to win not one, but four incredible encounters with these four unforgettable people who have succumbed to the Kimberley lifestyle and want to share what they love about the region.

"The trip for two is an opportunity to spend time with locals that have incredible knowledge about the Kimberley resulting in a unique holiday they will remember for years to come," said Mr Chidlow.

The Kimberley region
"The winner will experience an insider's guide into what makes this region of the North West so popular with travellers wanting the quintessential Australian adventure," he said.  

Entries open online at www.australiasnorthwest.com on 30 April 2012 and close on 27 May 2012. 

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