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Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is introduce a new themed 'world', the Dreamworld Corroboree, in December.

In July last year, Dreamworld was successfully awarded an Australian Government grant to work with community locals to build an Indigenous tourism experience.

As a result, the Federally funded Dreamworld Corroboree will be an interactive walk-through experience celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, wildlife and stories.

Introducing the attraction, Dreamworld Chief Executive Craig Davidson stated "this unique collaboration of culture and wildlife is a world-first and we're incredibly excited to work on a project that will deliver a memorable and authentic connection with all that is Australia.

"The Dreamworld Corroboree will fully immerse guests into our Indigenous world with an interactive presentation featuring live performance mixed with a short-film, 'Creation of the Gold Coast' the local Yugambeh people's story.

"Guests (will) also (be) invited to personally engage with Indigenous people at Dreamworld and experience their culture through activities including dot painting, fire-making, live didgeridoo playing, animal talks and demonstrations on spear throwing.

"Our unique Australian wildlife will be showcased by the community locals as part of the experience and storytelling."

In addition, the natural environment will allow Dreamworld guests to intermingle with wildlife, including Koalas, Kangaroos and Cassowaries, and appreciate the likes of the attraction's largest reptile, the Saltwater Crocodile.

Dreamworld is also pleased to announce that Indigenous cultural consultant and entertainer, David Dahwurr Hudson has been commissioned to deliver the entertainment and interactive component of Dreamworld Corroboree.

Hudson says of the project, "I am working with the local Yugambeh language people of the Gold Coast to script a story for the local performers, which will make up the audio-visual component of the project.

"Woven into the experiences will be a cross-section of culture and legendary stories including Mabo, Dreamtime, men and women's business, the Tasmanian Devil, the Kimberleys and even the Far North."

Dreamworld General Manager Life Sciences Al Mucci, who dreamed up the project adds "we are working to deliver an experience of timeless cultures and values that will make the local and Australian Indigenous community proud."

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