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Tvnz.co.nz reports that so-called 'indigenous tourism' in Australia is being viewed as a way of looking for further reconciliation with the country's aboriginal population.
Relationships between white Australians and Aboriginal communities have been strained in recent times, but the growth of indigenous tourism could help promote a greater level of understanding.
Victor, a local indigenous guide and entrepreneur working at Kakadu National Park in Australia's Northern Territory, told tvnz.co.nz: "To get a lot of people to understand about indigenous culture, it's sharing our knowledge and history and that's important."
Backpackers, many of whom may have bought
gap year travel insurance, are already looking for opportunities to meet Aboriginal people in the region.
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia is Ayer's Rock in the Northern Territory, considered a sacred place by the Aboriginal people.
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