Discover Aboriginal Experiences welcomes five new members

Experience the Budj Bim World Heritage-listed Cultural Landscape sites with a Gunditjmara guide.

Mabu Buru Tours and Kimberley Cultural Adventures, both in Western Australia; Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism in Victoria; Southern Cultural Immersion in South Australia; and Jarramali Rock Art Tours in Queensland are the latest members to join the Discover Aboriginal Experiences portfolio.

Mabu Buru Tours hosts a number of immersive experiences around Broome, including a traditional Aboriginal dance performance, a cultural talk on Cable Beach and a special four-night journey staying in comfortable hotel accommodation. Guided by Johani, a proud Indigenous man, explore the landscapes around Broome, savour seasonal fruits, meet local wildlife, and delve into ancient lore and traditions. More than a tour, it’s an in-depth journey fostering understanding of Aboriginal life and history.

The Wakaj Experience, Mabu Buru Tours

Also in the Broome region, guide Robert Dann’s passion and love of his Country and culture is the drive and inspiration behind Kimberley Cultural Adventures’ experiences. The tours allow Robert to share the full story of the region’s First Nations people as well as his cultural knowledge, family history and experiences. You’ll also hear stories of how Broome became the centre of the world’s pearling industry, explore forgotten roads and historic landmarks, and hear the local stories connected to them. Robert also offers a tour of the Beagle Bay Mission – visit the Sacred Heart Church and discover Aboriginal tales from the mission days.

Kimberley Cultural Adventures © Kimberley Cultural Adventures

In Adelaide, Southern Cultural Immersion is based at Living Kaurna Cultural Centre, from where you can partake in experiences led by an Aboriginal guide to explore native flora and bush tucker, and visit important cultural sites. Southern Cultural Immersion (SCI) is a 100 per cent Aboriginal-owned and -operated business, sharing culture on the Traditional Lands of the Kaurna People around the South Australian capital. Join a tour to discover First Nations history, significant Aboriginal sites, traditional practices, native plants and more. The goal is to create positive outcomes and a shared vision for a reconciled Australia. Cultural tours, community engagement, art and authentic experiences are all fundamental aspects of the broad portfolio of services offered by SCI.

Southern Cultural Tour ©Southern Cultural Immersion

Located on southwestern Victoria’s Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, the Gunditjmara-owned and -operated Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre stands on a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed solely for its Aboriginal cultural significance. This extraordinary region bears evidence of one of the world's oldest and most extensive aquaculture systems, dating back over 6,600 years. The Gunditjmara people ingeniously constructed an intricate network of channels, weirs and dams to capture and harvest kooyang (eels), showcasing their remarkable engineering prowess. From the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, visitors embark on cultural tours led by Gunditjmara guides, discovering ancient lava flows, fish traps, eel smoking trees and remnants of Aboriginal stone huts.

Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism offer cultural tours led by Gunditjmara guides © Tourism Australia

Finally in northern Queensland, Jarramali Rock Art Tours returns to the Discover Aboriginal Experiences portfolio, with guide Johnny Murison hosting full-day and overnight tours to a very special rock-art site that archaeologists describe as a 20,000-year-old outback museum. Through hidden Quinkan rock art, delve deeper and unravel the ancient stories of the Kuku Yalanji people to learn more about Australia’s Indigenous history. Tours depart from Laura in a 4WD or Cairns in a helicopter, and you can bed down in an exclusive camp site with unbroken views over the Queensland outback.

Jarramali Rock Art Tours, QLD © Tourism Australia