Supporting Indigenous Land Management with RezExpert

Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation & RezExpert’s Online Booking System

The Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation, based in Nhulunbuy, Northeast Arnhem Land (Northern Territory), manages land on behalf of the Yolŋu, Traditional Owners.

Their vision: to care for country and culture while enabling respectful visitor access to Yolŋu land and sea.

About the Dhimurru Indigenous Protected Area (IPA)

Spanning over 550,000 hectares, the Dhimurru IPA includes a vast and ecologically diverse area of Yolŋu land and sea country. This protected area features:

• Rocky and sandy coastlines, coral reefs, and offshore islands
• Eucalypt woodlands, monsoon forests, and bauxite plains
• 13 species of frogs, 76 reptiles, 207 birds, and 35 mammals
• The most extensive and diverse coral reef system in the NT
• Rich sea country teeming with marine life

Designated as a voluntary Indigenous Protected Area, the IPA is managed by the Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation, Yolŋu Rangers, and partner organisations under guidelines aligned with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

The Challenge: Managing Visitor Access Responsibly

With increasing visitation, the need to balance visitor access with cultural and environmental preservation became a key priority. Traditional Owners, through Dhimurru, sought a reliable system to:

• Issue visitor and camping permits
• Manage real-time campground bookings
• Ensure that visitor impact is minimised
• Support culturally sensitive tourism

In 2020, Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation partnered with DigitalRez to implement RezExpert, a cloud-based permit and campground booking system.

Directly embedded into the Dhimurru website, RezExpert enables:

• 24/7 access to book visitor and camping permits online
• Real-time visibility of site availability
• Easy-to-use interface for both local and international visitors
• Secure payment and booking confirmation
  

The Impact: Smarter Bookings, Stronger Community Outcomes

RezExpert has enhanced administration and reporting, offering:

• Centralised permit data management
• Exportable reporting tools compatible with Microsoft Excel
• Simple workflows for staff and stakeholders
• Scalable tools that support community reinvestment and long-term sustainability goals

By using RezExpert, the Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation continues to deliver on the aspirations of Yolŋu Traditional Owners—offering controlled access to country while maintaining the cultural integrity and environmental stewardship of the IPA.

Learn More

To learn more about the Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation, visit their website: Click here