Ningaloo coastal reserves to be jointly managed

October 25, 2022

Culture / Environment / Parks / Tourism /

Recognising the importance of cultural values as well as nature-based tourism, the Western Australian Government will jointly manage the Ningaloo coastal reserves with Traditional Owners

The Ningaloo (Nyinggulu) coastal reserves stretch 215 kilometres alongside Ningaloo Marine Park in a World Heritage area. The reserves were created under the WA Government's Plan for Our Parks initiative.

The plan will safeguard culture, protect wildlife, support tourism, and enhance economic development opportunities for Traditional Owners.

The Nganhurra Thanardi Garrbu Aboriginal Corporation and Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions will maintain affordable and self-sufficient camping and caravanning experiences, with a focus on the sense of remoteness.

The Ningaloo coastal reserves have a rich ceremonial and mythological significance, and are home to threatened black-flanked rock wallaby, turtle nesting areas, seabird and shorebird roosting and breeding areas, as well as priority flora.

WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby notes the state government is “proud to jointly manage the Ningaloo coastal reserves with the Nganhurra Thanardi Garrbu Aboriginal Corporation.

"This plan will guide joint management of the area for the next decade, helping safeguard Ningaloo's globally recognised natural and cultural values.

"Together, we can build new tourism and economic opportunities for Traditional Owners and continue to provide visitors with a unique wilderness experience."

NTGAC Chairperson Paul Baron adds "we have a responsibility for our Country. We look forward to the Traditional Owners working together with Government and being employed on Country, learning and teaching each other.

"Through joint management we are getting to reintroduce traditional names to Country, which is really special as well as develop Indigenous tourism opportunities."

25th June 2021 - Protect Ningaloo calls for Exmouth Gulf to be heritage-listed

21st June 2021 - Western Australians encouraged to support Ningaloo Coast Humpback whale swim tour operators

10th January 2021 - Study reveals Ningaloo Coast’s significant boost to Western Australian economy

13th December 2020 - New national park and Nyinggulu Coastal Reserve created adjacent to Ningaloo Marine Park

27th August 2020 - Ningaloo World Heritage area wins reprieve from new oil and gas exploration

13th August 2020 - New conservation campaign launched to protect Ningaloo

30th January 2019 - Research shows industrialisation will threaten the survival of Ningaloo humpback whales

8th September 2016 - Researchers call for tighter controls on Ningaloo Reef manta ray experiences

4th July 2011 - Western Australian Government welcomes Ningaloo Coast’s World Heritage listing

18th January 2010 - World Heritage nomination for Ningaloo

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