Tourism, Indigeneity, and the Importance of Place

Focusing on the Walmadany / James Price Point conflict, this ethnographic study details a significant environmental protest in Australia against a $45 billion LNG facility on sacred Indigenous land. Carsten Wergin highlights the collaboration among local community members, Indigenous custodians, and environmentalists to protect their heritage. The narrative explores the Lurujarri Heritage Trail, emphasizing the cultural and ecological significance of Indigenous tourism and the broader implications for decolonization and heritage preservation in Australia and beyond.