Above: Girra Girra Walking Tours. Image courtesy of Tourism Australia.
A short drive to a world of experiences
You don't have to head out to the outback, up to Top End or go way out west to have an incredible Aboriginal experience. There are experiences right on Sydney’s doorstep, in the heart of the CBD or just a short drive up or down the coast. Indigenous Country, culture and history is everywhere; under the cobblestones in the Rocks, around shining Sydney Harbour, at the cellar door or on the cliff tops of national parks.
Uncover the history of the Eora people's saltwater heritage
Stroll around The Rocks with Aunty Margaret and join Dreamtime Southern X to uncover the Aboriginal history, culture and discover contemporary Aboriginal society right in the heart of cosmopolitan Sydney today. Learn how everything is connected from the seasons and landscape, to the Dreamtime, significant sites and the Aboriginal economy.
Above: Join Aunty Margaret and explore The Rocks. Image courtesy of Tourism Australia.
Explore the culture of the Gadigal people and taste some bush food at The Royal Botanic Gardens
In the heart of the city on the edge of Sydney Harbour, The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a tranquil oasis rich in Aboriginal culture. On Royal Botanic Garden Aboriginal Cultural Tour you will learn about the history and culture of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation the Traditional Owners of Sydney region. With your Aboriginal guide stroll the gardens, uncovering the Royal Botanic Garden's Aboriginal heritage by exploring plant uses, culture, artefacts and tasting some bush food.
Above: Royal Botanic Garden Aboriginal Cultural Tour. Image courtesy of Tourism Australia.
Experience a traditional smoking ceremony on the Central Coast
A walk on Country with Girri Girra is a special experience. Discover everything from rock art, bush food, medicines, fire stick farming to experiencing a traditional smoking ceremony all on the Central Coast. With your Aboriginal guide you will discover the lore, language and the intrinsic connection to the Country that has sustained local Aboriginal culture for thousands of years. Girri Girra offers a variety of guided walking tours of the areas many national parks.
Above: Girra Girra Walking Tours. Image courtesy of Tourism Australia.
See the Hunter Valley with new eyes
Wollombi Aboriginal Cultural Experiences will take you on a journey of cultural discovery. On this full day tour of World Heritage Listed Yengo National Park you will learn about the cultural significance of Mount Yengo to the Darkinjung people. The tour also includes exploring Finchley Trig which has an astonishing wealth of ancient Aboriginal rock art and offers 360-degree views over the National Park. You will also visit the Map Site and the Turkey site whilst learning the little lore stories of the local people.
Above: Wollombi Aboriginal Cultural Experiences. Image courtesy of Tourism Australia.
With so much Aboriginal art, culture, history and knowledge all within easy reach of Sydney, it’s time to book your experience now. All these experiences and more can be booked at Welcome to Country.
Visit welcometocountry.com to book your next cultural immersion.
