It is the only destination in Australia to receive a nomination, following the region being selected in November 2022 by global organisation Green Destinations’ as having one of the Top 100 Green Destination stories in the world.
The Coffs Coast story entry, Two Path Strong, celebrates Aboriginal tourism on the Coffs Coast and the rich culture that has supported the establishment of the first bilingual school of an Aboriginal language in NSW, The Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School (GGFS).
Coffs Coast is also home to an array of award-winning tours, cafes and cultural experiences run by the Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation (BMNAC). The region features eight Ecotourism Australia-certified businesses and experiences, with several more being supported by City of Coffs Harbour to achieve Eco Certification over the coming months.
“We are very excited that our story has been shared with the world and now to be the only Australian story in these global green awards is phenomenal,” said Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation (BMNAC) CEO Clark Webb, who is also the owner operator of Wajaana Yaam Gumbaynggirr Adventure Tours.
“We are honored and proud that the story of our Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School and our award-winning cultural tourism businesses are nominated in the Culture and Tradition category."
City of Coffs Harbour Acting General Manager Chris Chapman said: “Our region is further cementing its status as an ecotourism centre with a significant cultural story that will be shared around the globe.”
The awards will be judged by sustainable tourism experts from around the world with the winners announced at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel industry show and conference, on 7 March 2023.
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*Source: Destination NSW
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