Cape York Peninsula Lodge, Bamaga, recognised at Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
Cape York Peninsula Lodge, located in the remote and breathtaking Cape region of Bamaga, has been recognised among the best in the country at a national awards ceremony.
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Cape York Peninsula Lodge, located in the remote and breathtaking Cape region of Bamaga,
has been recognised among the best in the country at a national awards ceremony.
The First Nations-led organisation was recognised for its excellence in tourism and hospitality at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Adelaide.
The lodge, officially opened in 2000, was awarded gold in the ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experiences’ category.
Cape York Peninsula Lodge is owned and operated by Bamaga Enterprises Limited a not-for-profit that has deep roots with the five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Northern Peninsula Area.
Executive chairperson Reginald Williams said the lodge had come a long way since the 1990s.
“Some of our founding members are no longer with us, and only a few of us remain,” he said.
“Our region is truly unique, home to two Islander communities and three Aboriginal communities, and bordering another country just north of the Torres Strait.
“This award is a recognition of what we already know — we are blessed.”
The lodge offers guided cultural tours led by Gudang-Yadhaykenu traditional owners, where guests can, explore rainforests and pristine beaches at Pajinka, swim at the iconic Fruit Bat Falls and experience Torres Strait Islander cultural performances.
As all profits generated from tourism activities at the Lodge are reinvested back into the community, every visitor to Cape York Peninsula Lodge contributes to a shared vision of community advancement in the region.
From sponsoring Bamaga youth to supporting vital health initiatives, education, and cultural programs, BEL’s aim is to nurture self-sustaining economic, social, and cultural prosperity for the people of Bamaga.
BEL executive officer Sharon Sloane said Cape York was a place where two rich cultures, Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander, come together, making it a special and unique destination.
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Originally published as Cape York Peninsula Lodge, Bamaga, recognised at Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
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