WELCOME TO KARAJARRI NGURRA KARAJARRI VISITOR MANAGEMENT GUIDE Karajarri people caring for country

The limestone cliffs of the Mirntanymartaji Protected Area

“Everything, all the animals, birds, people and , neighbouring seasonal changes, comes from the country, pastoral stations and other stakeholders. and the country is Pukarrikarrajangka. To assist in the planning and development Ngurra Yalawarra. Everything sits in the belly of the IPA, Karajarri people have of the country. We stand here as Karajarri, developed a management plan which from Pukarrikarra (‘Dreamtime’). Wildlife, the provides direction for addressing threats Whiteman calls it, but it’s from Pukarrikarra. and for focusing on priorities for land and Like the water, it’s our life. We want to look cultural management. after that country for our young people. We belong to that country.” - Donald Grey Wuntupu, 1999 The Karajarri Traditional Owners have introduced a Protected Area Visitor Permit Introduction (PAVP). They recognise that tourism can have positive benefits for the community; Karajarri people welcome you to however, they want to manage its their Indigenous Protected Area (IPA), environmental and cultural impacts. The and in particular Mirntanymartaji and Karajarri people do not want anyone Purnturrpurnturr country. This guide to come to harm while visiting their provides some information to ensure land and ask you to respect and enjoy you have an enjoyable and safe stay on their beautiful country, as they have for Karajarri Ngurra whilst also helping to thousands of years. preserve and improve this beautiful area for future use. Revenue raised from the PAVP will go into operational budgets for the Karajarri In 2014 Karajarri Traditional Owners Rangers, who manage this land. Your declared a protected area over much of purchase of this guide will help provide their land estate. This was supported by employment for Indigenous men and the Federal and State Governments, the women to look after country. Karajarri Rangers installing interpretative sign at Purnturrpurnturr Car park developed by the Karajarri Rangers at Saddle Hill Karajarri people caring for country

Activities the rangers undertake on the cultural sites, testimony to the continuous In Pukarrikarra a snake (pulany) went A PAVP will only be issued once it has special places around Mirntanymartaji and habitation of this area by the Naja Naja underground from there and came out been paid for. It is valid for the vehicle, Purnturrpurnturr include: clan of the Karajarri people. The Naja Naja from a big hole at the entrance of this number of persons and time period • Grading and maintaining roads caught fish and gathered shellfish from lagoon. The hole has ‘no bottom’ and indicated on the permit. The standard the extensive reefs and built stone fish- forms a whirlpool when the tide goes out. permit fees are: • Upgrading car parks traps (kurrjunga). Pearlshell () has been It is a sacred place. • Building walking trails and shelters harvested for food, ceremony and trade. Type Cost per vehicle • Developing and printing interpretative The land surrounding Port Smith includes materials Mirntanymartaji (Gourdon Bay) has white sand dunes and sandstone rock 2 day permit $15 • Fuel-reduction burning and fighting high sand-dunes and a rocky coastline formations. The dunes all along this wildfire with Tarrkatarrkangurru (Saddle Hill) coast contain the buried remains of our Short stay $50 • Undertaking biodiversity surveys at the southern end. In Gourdon Bay ancestors, which sometimes become the Pukarrikarra spirit being, Karampal, exposed. We want to ensure that these (7 days) • Tackling feral animal and noxious weed always provides plenty of fish on the reef. remains are not disturbed or interfered with. infestations Historically, pearling lugger crews visited Season permit $120 • Building cultural tourism enterprises. this coast for water and wood, to avoid the How to buy a Protected Area Visitors (April – October) long trip around to the Port Smith Lagoon. Permit (PAVP) Through the introduction of this PAVP we Permit conditions hope to enhance the experience for all Port Smith Lagoon is a long saltwater You can pay for your permit in two ways: A permit will be issued subject to the who visit our country. lagoon fringed by white sand and dense • By cash and in person at the Port Smith following conditions: mangroves. Purnturrpurnturr is the name Caravan Park Mirntanymartaji and Purnturrpurnturr of the surrounding area. The caravan park • By credit card at PSCP or online • No overnight camping except at Port country is on the edge of a coastal creek, which is (website to be confirmed). You do not Smith Caravan Park Mirntanymartaji and Purnturrpurnturr in two sections – Pilingpiling to the north require a PayPal account to use the • The permit is valid from the start date country lies around Port Smith Lagoon, and Jipngurru to the south. Pilawarinyari online service. until the expiry date Gordon Bay and Saddle Hill (see map), is an island on the west side of the creek, • The permit only applies to the permit within the Frasier Downs Pastoral lease, which people walk to on low tides for Your permit will serve as a tax receipt. holder’s vehicle and passengers which is owned and operated by the fishing. We believe this site is connected • The permit is issued on the Karajarri Traditional Lands Association (the underground to a large salt lake in the Please make sure that the information understanding that all persons to representative body for Karajarri people). desert near Dampier Downs (far inland to you enter in your application is correct whom it relates enter native title land the east). It has white sand beaches and before you proceed to payment; once you at their own risk and agree that the The adjacent coastline and dune system vegetation like Port Smith Lagoon. Instead have paid, details can only be changed by landowners, occupants or native title contain dense shell middens and other of mangroves it has wattle trees. contacting the system administrator. holders shall not be liable for any loss, Karajarri people caring for country Karajarri people caring for country Karajarri RangersundertakingbiodiversitysurveysatSaddleHill A Bynoe’sgecko( surveys atSaddleHill • •  •  •  - holderwillatalltimes: The permit tourism other activityapartfrom doesnotauthoriseany The permit owner, occupantorcommunity people withouttheconsentof belongingtoAboriginal or livingarea toenteradwelling,community bearer doesnotauthorisethe The permit trespass mayconstitute authorised bythispermit Visiting ofnativetitlelandnot areas fault, defaultornegligence on Aboriginalland,whetheritbeby damage orinjuryofanykindoccurring  ranger groups uponrequest ranger groups show ittoTraditional Ownersand inthevehicleand Carry thispermit Heteronotia binoei Heteronotia ) foundduringbiodiversity •  •  • •  • 

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for theIPA outlinedinthisguide. forcaring Comply withdirections other signs or Comply withanydirectional native titleland whileon Owners orrangergroups bytheTraditionalor directions request Comply withanyreasonable •  • • • •  • •  •  country on Being Example offutureworksfortheKarajarriIndigenousProtectedArea(IPA) • it isadvisabletotakethese precautions: When travellingandexploringtheregion place. The Kimberleyisawildandremote country on Safety advise youcorrectly. Traditional Ownerorranger, whowill pleaseaska unsure, Go.” Ifyouare “No are andlawgrounds grounds burial limits.Sensitiveareas, off are onKarajarricountry Certain areas No firearms No drag-netting Clean upanyrubbish such shellcollectingisprohibited as crabsandothercreatures, for hermit habitat your shelves;theyalsoprovide Shells lookbetteronthebeachthan cooking for onlymakeafire No bigfires, your stay–leavesomefornexttime Only takeenoughfishtoeatduring plantsordisturbwildlife do notremove ourplants andanimals,please Protect recovery gear,recovery compressor, battery etc. well maintained–checkwater, tyres, yourvehicle is suitableand Ensure

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G:\GIS Data\Mxds\KLC-0300-LSSU-MAP-000_Karajarri_Visitor_Map_A4.mxd You are welcome on Mirntanymartaji and Purnturrpurnturr country You are welcome on Mirntanymartaji and Purnturrpurnturr country; however, you must obtain a Protected Area Visitors Permit and respect the wishes of the Karajarri people at tourist sites. The table below lists the activities you can do at each site. We know that many visitors have been coming to Mirntanymartaji and Purnturrpurnturr for a long time without having to pay for a permit, and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Site Name Activities Restrictions

Milarninyarri - Fishing, walking, • No boats Cowrie Creek crabbing, sunset • No drag netting viewing, swimming • No camping

Purnturrpurnturr - Fishing, walking, • No camping Port Smith crabbing, sunset • No drag netting viewing, swimming • Keep off limestone area

Saddle Hill/cliffs Fishing, walking, • No camping sunset viewing, wildlife • Stick to tracks and car park viewing, swimming • Follow signage

Mirntanymartaji - Fishing, walking, • No camping Gourdon Bay sunset viewing, wildlife • Stick to tracks and car park viewing, swimming • Follow signage

Injudine Creek and No access No access False Cape Bossut

In recent years many people have been visiting places outside the areas listed above. For environmental, cultural and economic reasons important to the Karajarri people, visitor access is now restricted to the places listed. In the future other areas may be opened to visitors in this special coastal area.

More information For further information or to provide feedback please contact the Karajarri Healthy Country Program on (08) 9194 0100 or (08) 9191 8007 or email: [email protected]

Thank you for visiting Mirntanymartaji and Purnturrpurnturr country

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