A West Australian tourism body warns that an increasing number of access fees charged by traditional owners could make cruises along the coast unaffordable.
President Chad Avenell said it would ensure funds were distributed evenly among native title groups, while also ensuring increasing costs did not deter tourists or become unsustainable.
"It's great to have traditional owners getting back on country and explaining the cultural significance of places to tourists, which we haven't had in years gone by.
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