Regenerative tourism on Australia’s Eyre Peninsula
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“Regenerative tourism is exactly what Aboriginal culture is about — taking only what we need, and living in balance with nature.”
— Emmalene Richards, owner of Maba Idi Cultural Tours
Striving to be regenerative
On South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, tourism isn’t just sustainable — it’s on the path to being regenerative. From the moment Hassie opens the car door to the final beach clean-up, this journey with Untamed Escapes reveals how travel can help heal places, empower people, and preserve cultures.
We meet seafood producers at The Fresh Fish Place, where all fisheries are certified sustainably by certifying members like the MSC after 25 years of working towards this goal. We sit by the ocean with Emmalene Richards, a Barngarla woman and owner of Maba Idi Cultural Tours whose Aboriginal-led tours reconnect travelers with Country and culture — and redefine regeneration through an Indigenous lens.
This is more than responsible travel. It’s a mindset shift led by local operators who love the land and understand it deeply. By prioritizing ecological restoration, cultural revitalization, and genuine community engagement, these experiences offer a blueprint for the future of tourism.
As destinations around the world look to recover and rebuild, South Australia’s approach demonstrates how regenerative tourism can restore ecosystems, amplify Indigenous voices, and create shared value for travellers and local communities alike.
About The South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC)
The South Australian Tourism Commission is committed to protecting and promoting South Australia’s pristine natural environments teeming with native wildlife, its rich Aboriginal culture, and the state’s ecosystem of passionate tourism operators.
