WEST ARNHEM LAND (PART 10) - ECOTOURISM AND ABORGINAL ROCK ART

This is the first of 3 units on West Arnhem Land Mount Borredaile area. Davidson Safari Lodge is the focus of ecotourism operations in West Arnhem Land. The 700 square kilometre land area has been leased from local Aboriginal people. It is a remote area of wilderness and can only be visited by those gaining permits from Aboriginal people. By map, photograph and description students will gain a sense of remoteness. Tours focus on ecotourism. The range of aboriginal art on rocks and caves in the area provide evidence of the long term association Aboriginal groups have had with the landscape. An awareness of environment, history and culture is shown in the rock art themes. The final two pages - one in colour and one in black and white - provide an opportunity for students to design their own pamphlet on the theme of this title. This unit can stand alone or it can be linked with the next two titles.