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ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS THROUGH WESTERN AUSTRALIAS,
AND SOUTHERN REGIONS
OUTBACK CENTRAL,
Honey Ant - Bushfood
Ilkurlka Campground
Aboriginal history retold
Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours and Experiences
Traditional Implements
Cape Cultural Tours Ancientlegends retold
Authenticcultural experiences
GOLDEN OUTBACK, PILBARA
1. Ngurrangga Tours - KarrathaExperience the real Pilbara with a traditional guide from
the region. Visit amazing outdoor rock art galleries and ancient gorges. Explore Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi
country from the coastal and inland areas of the West Pilbara region, encompassing areas such as the Karratha, Dampier Archipelago, Murujuga National Park
and Millstream-Chichester National Park.ngurrangga.com.au
Call: (08) 9182 1777 or 0423 424 093 [email protected]
Martumili Artists span several communities in the Great Sandy, Little Sandy and Gibson Deserts in the East Pilbara.
Through the art centre, Martu people make sure that Martu voices are heard and Martu people are visible. The sale of Martumili art sustains the Martu community, the
artists and their stories.
martumili.com.auCall: (08) 9175 1020 or 0437 952 916
5. Wula Gura NyindaEco Adventures - Shark Bay
Wula Gura Nyinda – translates in the local Aboriginal language to “you come this way – or follow me”. Whether you choose to explore Shark Bay/Monkey Mia by kayak,
bush walk, stand up paddleboard (SUP), 4WD or just simply relaxing around a warm campfire, you will immerse in the peaceful energy of 'Gutharraguda', meaning 'Two Waters'.
2. Martumili Arts - Newman
CORAL COAST
6. The Storytellers - Keepers
of the Dreaming - NorthamptonStorykeepers is an Aboriginal owned and operated
gallery, giftshop and artist’s workspace that features totally unique artworks created by local Aboriginal
artists, jewellers and woodcarvers.
facebook.com/TheStorytellersKeepersCall: (08) 9934 2341
3. Karijini Eco Retreat - Pilbara
karijiniecoretreat.com.auCall: 08 9425 5591
The multi award-winning Karijini Eco Retreat offers a choice of affordable camping and ‘glamping’ – a fusion of camping and comfort. Facilities include: 84 campsites,
40 deluxe eco tents with ensuites, 10 dorm style eco tents and 8 dorm style eco cabins, outback alfresco restaurant and bar. Karijini Eco Retreat is 100% owned by the Gumala
Aboriginal Corporation.
ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS THROUGH THE Accommodation
Campgrounds
Bushtucker*
SERVICES/FACILITIES LEGEND
* Bushtucker foraging is a dependent on seasonal availability at the time of the tour.
Aboriginal Guided Tours
Art galleries, cultural centres
Souvenirs, Retail, restaurants
Festivals, events, performers
AUSTRALIA
4. Wirruwana DreamingDirk Hartog Island
Discover the untouched natural beauty, wildlife and spectacular landscape of Dirk Hartog Island on a fully
catered, fly/drive ‘on Country’ eco tour. Explore the recent history and ancient cultural ties of the region’s first people,
the Nhanda and Malgana Aboriginal People, before returning to the mainland on a breathtaking sunset flight.
wulagura.com.auCall: 0432 029 436 | [email protected]
wulagura.com.auCall: 0432 029 436 | [email protected]
Ruggedly picturesque and sparsely populated, the Outback, Pilbara and Coral Coast regions arehome to one of the oldest living cultures on earth. Here, Aboriginal culture comprises a vast
range of language groups, each with their own unique story and heritage. The country changesdramatically from pristine, turquoise oceans lined by vividly coloured pindan cliffs and white sandy beaches to vibrantly red inland deserts and steep-sided mountain ranges cut through
deep, ancient gorges. It is an area rich in spectacular rock art, ancient landscapes and traces of the earliest Aboriginal lifestyles, offering visitors a range of tours and experiences that present a unique insight into the lore, traditions, and heritage of this fascinating culture.
Join local Aboriginal tour guide Mick on a cultural walking tour of Merredin Peak and the surrounding reserve. Learn about the rich Aboriginal history, traditional life sample seasonal bushtucker along the trail. The town's name is derived from the Aboriginal word "merrit-in" the place of the merrit tree, a eucalypt used to make spears
njakinjaki.com.auCall: 0407 984 470 | [email protected]
10. Ilkurlka Visitor Centre - IlkurlkaVisitor centre, fuel, gallery and campground, Ilkurlka is located on the Anne Beadell Hwy, an important
stopover for travellers. It also serves the communities to the north and south during times of Aboriginal
business and travel. Providing a vital service to both east-west and north-south travellers and is proudly
owned and operated by the Spinifex people.
ilkurlka.org.auCall: (08) 9037 1147
9. Laverton Outback Gallery - LavertonLaverton Outback Gallery is run on a co-operative basis
by a not-for-profit organization, where artists receive up to 80% of the price of the artwork. The gallery was
established in 2002 to display, promote and sell authentic Aboriginal art on behalf of the people of the Laverton
and Western Desert areas.laverton-outback-gallery.com.au
Call: (08) 9031 [email protected]
11. Bush Ghoodhu Wongutha Tours - Kalgoorlie
bushghoodhu.com.auCall: 0474 971 548
Offering cultural tours, campground and accommodation,Morapoi Station is less than 2 hours’ drive north of Kalgoorlie. Visit historic outback locations, discover how the Wangkatha are able to read the landscape
around them, find bush tucker and track wildlife. Hearancient Dreamtime stories around an open campfire
and fall asleep under a blanket of stars.
morapoi.com.auCall: (08) 9031 3380 or 0417 911 485
Kalgoorlie (Kulgooluh meaning ‘place of the silky pears’) With an Aboriginal history that dates back some 30,000 years, Bush Ghoodhu gives you a glimpse into both the modern and ancient history of Kalgoorlie on a range oftours encompassing Kalgoorlie and the wider Goldfields
region. We invite you to join our Wongutha guideand hear the ‘first story’ of Kulgooluh.
12. Morapoi Station - Menzies
Yamaji artists are encouraged to experiment with different mediums and develop their own artistic styles, which reflect
living in the Yamaji region. Drawing inspiration from traditional stories, local flora and fauna, artist create unique items including bush furniture, decorated emu eggs, landscape paintings, fine art paintings, stuffed animals, hand textiles and clothing. They are proud to be 100 percent Aboriginal owned and operated.
yamajiart.comCall: 9965 3440 | [email protected]
7. Yamaji Art Centre - Geraldton
8. Njaki Njaki
Aboriginal Cultural Tours - Merredin
Dirk Hartog Island
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
GREAT NORTHERN
HWY
NORTH WESTCOASTAL
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Denham
Carnarvon
Northampton
Merredin
Kalgoorlie
LavertonLeonora
WilunaMeekatharra
Newman
Karijini NP
Millstream Chichester NP
Exmouth
Karratha
Port Hedland
Perth
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13. Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours and Experiences - Perth
Join your Nyungar guide at Elizabeth Quay, for an insightful journey into Perth’s Aboriginal past.
Experience a traditional welcome ( in language ) andhear the first story of the Wadjuk people and their spiritual connection to the country and Swan River.
gocultural.com.auCall: 0459 419 778
14. Maalinup Aboriginal GallerySwan Valley
A “must see” stop on any trip to the Swan Valley offering Aboriginal cultural activities, talks, performances and
bushtucker, as well as local Aboriginal art, hand painted gifts, jewellery and Australian made souvenirs. Sample
and buy bushfood jams, sauces, herbs and more.
maalinup.com.auCall: (08) 9296 0711
18. Walyalup ProgramFremantle
A program of engaging workshops to learn about culture by Nyoongar people: craft, arts, languages and more. Based in various venues, including at the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre right in
Fremantle.
fremantle.wa.gov.au/waccfremantle.wa.gov.au/curious
Call: (08) 9432 9999
Steeped in ancient tradition and rich in cultural heritage, Western Australia’s southern region offers a unique range of Aboriginal Tours and experiences. Whether it’s camping in the remote outback or a private didgeridoo concert in an ancient limestone cavern or a cultural walking
tour around the spectacular Elizabeth Quay, you’ll see Western Australia in a whole new light when you see it through the eyes of the first Australians.
17. Wardarnji Festival - FremantleLet the beauty of the oldest songs, dances and language in the world transport you to another place, as fires burn
long into the evening and people come together to celebrate Indigenous Australian culture. Wardarnji opens Fremantle
Festival with a dynamic and unique experience of Nyoongar storytelling on the South Lawn of Fremantle Arts Centre. Bring your picnic rugs and get in early for a good spot!
fremantlefestival.com.auCall: 08 9432 9999
15. Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company - Perth
Yirra Yaakin (Yir-raarh Yaarh-kin] which means “Stand Tall” in Noongar language, is Australia’s largest Aboriginal
theatre company producing award-winning, world-class theatre that is exciting, entertaining, educational,
authentic and culturally appropriate.yirrayaakin.com.au
Call: (08) 9380 [email protected]
GOLDEN OUTBACK
PERTH SOUTH WEST
16. Indigenous Experiences AustraliaPerth
Come with us and enjoy a unique insight into our ancient culture and traditions that date back tens of thousands of years. Take in the sights and learn about this great land and its people; the oldest living culture on Earth. Yuwarl koorl niche ngullaka boodja, Whadjuck boodja – Come along, this is our country, Whadjuck country.
indigenousexperiences.com.auCall: 0458 658 914
AUSTRALIA
ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS THROUGH Accommodation
Campgrounds
Bushtucker*
SERVICES/FACILITIES LEGEND
* Bushtucker foraging is a dependent on seasonal availability at the time of the tour.
Aboriginal Guided Tours
Art galleries, cultural centres
Souvenirs, Retail, restaurants
Festivals, events, performers
19. Mandjoogoordap DreamingAboriginal Cultural Experience - MandurahOur homeland has many secret and wonderful places, each with its own story to tell. Learn bushcraft, sample nativefoods, hear ancient dreaming stories and take away some
lasting memories from this special place.
mandurahdreaming.com.auCall: 0408 952 740
20. Bindjareb Park - PinjaraSet on 22 hectares of natural bushland, Binjareb Park is a sanctuary for a number of native wildlife .Learn about the bush, local dreaming stories, taste kangaroo, traditional damper and local seasonal seafood infused with native
bush herbs and spices. Visit the remnants of an Aboriginal reserve , see traditional mia mia structures and learn
about the cultural heritage of the region and its first people. Bookings are essential.
bindjarebpark.com.auCall: 0475 893 931 | [email protected]
22. Ngalang Wongi Aboriginal
Cultural Tour - BunburyA cultural journey that reveals a very different side of Bunbury through Dreaming stories and whimsical
yarns about the traditional life. Learn about bushtucker, local wildlife, traditional ochre making
and Bunbury’s culturally significant sites.
ngalangwongi.com.auCall: 0457 360 517
21. Roelands Village - Bunbury RegionSet on 500 acres of rolling hills and located on the Collie River, Roelands Village is less than a 2 hour drive from Perth. Once a mission, the refurbished timber cottages,
village facilities, bushwalk trails and countryside is available as a unique corporate venue, an ideal location for school or training camps or as a great base from
which to explore the south west region.
roelandsvillage.com.auCall: 9726 3606 or 0427 689 200
23. Koomal DreamingDunsborough
koomaldreaming.com.auCall: 0413 843 426
Experience Wadandi boodja (country) through the eyes of the region’s first people. Explore the breathtaking
cape country, sample native foods and learn about the traditional lives of the world’s oldest living culture.
Bushwalking, 'catch & cook' fishing tours and coastal foraging tours.
capeculturaltours.com.auCall: 0412 415 355
Take a guided bush walk with Koomal to taste native foods and meet the animals, plants and Dreaming spirits that have enriched the lives of Wadandi and
Bibbulman people since time began. Hear the didgeridoo played deep inside Ngilgi Cave.
24. Cape Cultural Tours - Dunsborough
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Fremantle
Mandurah
Pinjara
RoelandsBunbury
Dunsborough
Denmark
EsperanceYallingup
Dumbleyung
Kojonup
ALBANY HWY
Albany
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
GREAT EASTERN HWY
GREAT NORTHERN
HWY
Norseman
Kalgoorlie
Merredin
Northam
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Stirling Ranges
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Located on Australia’s whitest beach, Lucky Bay in the Cape Le Grand National Park near Esperance. Lucky Bean Café serves up the best Australian coffees, teas, bush flavoured muffins, dampers and bush jams. Join us at Australia’s most spectacular beachfront café, just
metres from the water’s edge.
facebook.com/luckybeancafeCall: 0427 857 997 or 0418 913 414
26. Lucky Bean Cafe - Esperance
28.The Kodja Place/Jack’s StorytellingKojonup
The Kodja Place tells the inside story of Australian country life in ways that will move and delight you. Voices,
photographs, art and objects from Kojonup’s Noongar-Aboriginal and settler cultures are woven
together in imaginative and richly-layered interpretations:
kodjaplace.com.auCall: (08) 9831 0500
29.Wuddi Cultural ToursDumbleyung
Wuddi Cultural Tours keep local culture alive through traditional stories, and passing on knowledge to the next generation. Visit significant cultural sites and connect through traditional artefacts, storytelling and cultural
heritage of the area and its first people.
wudditours.com.auCall: 0476 646 766
Poornarti Aboriginal Tours will bring the country of the Noongar people to life for you through deeply immersive,
intimate and interactive experiences and activities.Hear the ancient stories of Dreamtime, learn about
traditional Noongar culture, explore culturally significant sites, sample seasonal Bushtucker and see traditional
and contemporary Aboriginal art demonstrations.
25. Poornati Aboriginal Tours - Denmark
poornarti.com.auCall: 0415 840 216 | [email protected]
27. Ngadju Culture Tours - NorsemanThe Ngadju Dancers of the Norseman Ngadju people
are a traditional dance group who have been performingtogether for over 20 years. The first and only traditional
dance group from the Norseman, Esperance, and surrounding southern Goldfields region to perform in public Ngadju are now launching their new cultural tours program.
ngadjuculturetours.com.auCall: 0431 625 507
ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS THROUGH THE
KIMBERLEY
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