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Experience more than the beautiful sunsets of Broome/Rubibi (roo-bee-bee).

Learning about Cathedral Gorge with Kingfisher Tours, WA © Kingfisher Tours
Cathy Ward, artist, tour guide and chair of Waringarri Aboriginal Arts and Tours © Tourism Australia

Discover Aboriginal cultures in Western Australia’s wild North West, from Broome/Rubibi to the Kimberley, the Pilbara and beyond.

An aerial shot of the Bungle Bungles in Purnululu National Park, Kimberley, WA © Tourism Australia
A woman sitting in front of Little Merten Falls, Kingfisher Tours, WA © Kingfisher Tours

Travel deep into the Kimberley

Walk amongst the dramatic rock formations of the soul-stirring Kimberley region with an Aboriginal guide, learning stories about the land that transcends its geology.

Uncover a hidden gem

The rich Aboriginal connections to the Broome/Rubibi area’s pearling history is just one thing you’ll learn on a local cultural tour.

 Broome Coast, WA © Tourism Australia
Dinosaur Footprint Broome, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Marvel at Aboriginal petroglyphs

Did you know the world’s largest concentration of rock art is found in Western Australia’s Pilbara region? Explore this incredible cultural landscape on an Aboriginal experience.

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  • Indigenous rock art on a Ngurrangga Tours adventure, Pilbara, WA

    13km from Karratha Airport

    4WD Tag-a-Long Tour

    with Ngurrangga Tours

    Jump in a 4WD with a Traditional Owner guide to see ancient Aboriginal rock art, visit sacred sites, hear traditional stories and forage for bush medicine and tucker.

    • Ngurrangga Tours in the Kimberley region of Western Australia © Tourism Australia
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      13km from Karratha Airport

      4WD Tag-along Overnight Tour

      with Ngurrangga Tours

      Discover Milstream-Chichester NP, experience George Gorge's traditional tales. Camp under stars, learn celestial stories of Yindjibarndi.

      • Arts Centre Tour, Waringarri Aboriginal Arts and Tours, Kununurra, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
      • Arts Centre Tour, Waringarri Aboriginal Arts and Tours, Kununurra, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
      • Arts Centre Tour, Waringarri Aboriginal Arts and Tours, Kununurra, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

        5km from Kununurra Airport

        Art Centre Tour

        with Waringarri Aboriginal Arts & Tours

        Tour with an Indigenous arts worker through the oldest Aboriginal art centre in WA. Enjoy a traditional welcome and learn about Miriwoong people, their art and culture.

        • Kingfisher Tours, WA © Tourism Australia
        • Australian Geographic Kimberley Air Safari ex Darwin © Tourism Australia
        • Australian Geographic Kimberley Air Safari ex Darwin © Tourism Australia

          1km from Broome

          B1B1: Broome to Purnululu (Bungle Bungles) Day Trek

          with Kingfisher Tours

          Experience the breathtaking Purnululu landscape on a scenic flight from Broome, where you'll land and delve into its rich history. With local Aboriginal guides, discover Cathedral Gorge

          • Australian Geographic Kimberley Air Safari ex Darwin © Tourism Australia
          • A lone Bungle standing under the night sky, Kimberley, WA © Tourism Australia
          • Kingfisher Tours, WA © Tourism Australia

            1km from Broome

            B1B2: Broome to Purnululu (Bungle Bungles) Overnight Air Safari

            with Kingfisher Tours

            From Broome, fly to Halls Creek for tea, then to Purnululu for 2 days; explore Echidna Chasm, enjoy Wilderness Lodge, and return at sunset.

            • Man with Aboriginal guide in the Kimberley, WA © Tourism Western Australia
            • Guide and tourists crossing a water course The Kimberley, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
            • A Secret Locations Tour with Kingfisher Tours, WA © Kingfisher Tours

              4km from Kununurra Airport

              B24WD: Purnululu (Bungle Bungles) 2 Night 4WD Safari

              with Kingfisher Tours

              A 2-night 4WD Safari from Kununurra, immersing you in the beauty of Purnululu. Hear Dreaming stories of the land, learn about bush tucker and medicines, and so much more.

              • Explore Purnululu with an Aboriginal guide with Kingfisher Tours, WA © Tourism Australia
              • Explore Purnululu with an Aboriginal guide with Kingfisher Tours, WA © Tourism Australia
              • Explore Purnululu with an Aboriginal guide with Kingfisher Tours, WA © Tourism Australia

                1km from Halls Creek

                BC Bungles (Purnululu) Tagalong Day Trek

                with Kingfisher Tours

                Explore Purnululu with an Aboirginal guide navigating the epic dome maze into Cathedral Gorge. Self drive tour,

                • Guide Bec Sampi and customer.
                • Guide and couple looking at Rock art
                • Three people walking along the river.

                  1km from Halls Creek

                  BC+ Bungles (Purnululu) Tagalong Day Trek Extended

                  with Kingfisher Tours

                  Explore Purnululu with an Aboriginal guide. Visit Cathedral Gorge, The Domes, and Echidna Chasm. Self Drive Tour.

                  • Bullo River Station Land Transfer ex Kununurra © Tourism Australia
                  • Kingfisher Tours, The Kimberley, Western Australia © Tourism Western Australia
                  • Bullo 4WD Ground Transfer, Kingfisher Tours © Tourism Australia

                    4km from Kununurra Airport

                    BTT: Bullo 4WD Ground Transfer: Tour

                    with Kingfisher Tours

                    This transfer between Kununurra to Bullo Station in the NT offers a scenic drive hosted by a First Nations guide and storyteller. Pause to take in the sights.

                    • Beagle Bay Cultural Tour, Kimberley Cultural Adventures, Dampier Peninsula, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                    • Sacred Heart Church at Beagle Bay © Kimberley Cultural Adventures
                    • Beagle Bay Cultural Tour, Kimberley Cultural Adventures, Dampier Peninsula, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

                      146km from Broome

                      Beagle Bay Cultural History Tour

                      with Kimberley Cultural Adventures

                      From Broome to Beagle Bay, learn about language while passing through Country. In Nyul Nyul, discover connections to Beagle Bay and explore the Sacred Heart Church.

                      • Borrgoron Coast to Creek Tours guide walking on beach with guests at Cygnet Bay, WA © Tourism Australia
                      • Borrgoron Coast to Creek Tours guide explaining to guests, WA © Tourism Australia
                      • Borgorron Coast to Creek Tours, Dampier Peninsula, WA © Tourism Australia

                        200km from Broome

                        Borrgoron Coast to Creek Tour

                        with Borrgoron Coast to Creek Tours

                        Learn about your Bardi guide Terry Hunter’s connection to Country as you forage for fresh oysters and more on this walking tour along the tidal flats of Cygnet Bay.

                        • Borrgoron Coast to Creek Tours guide explaining the pearling process at Cygnet Bay, WA © Tourism Western Australia
                        • Soak up the beautiful views of Cygnet Bay as your guide, Bardi man Terry Hunter, dives deep into the stories that shaped the pearling industry.
                        • Guide Terry Hunter, dives deep into the stories that shaped the pearling industry.

                          200km from Broome

                          Borrgoron Culture and History Tour

                          with Borrgoron Coast to Creek Tours

                          Soak up the beautiful views of Cygnet Bay as your guide, Bardi man Terry Hunter, dives deep into the stories that shaped the pearling industry.

                          • Car travelling in Dampier Peninsula © Tourism Australia
                          • Wakaj Experience dancers © Tourism Australia
                          • Guide Bart Pigram from Narlijia Experiences © Tourism Australia

                            16km from Broome

                            Broome's Ultimate Aboriginal Culture Expedition

                            with Mabu Buru Tours

                            This three-day experience includes the Cable Beach Muwarrt talk, a cruise in Roebuck Bay, visit to Dampier Peninsula, the Wakaj performance, transfers and all meals.

                            • Johani Mamid, Mabu Buru Tours © Tourism Australia
                            • Mabu Buru Tours, Broome, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                            • Johani Mamid, Mabu Buru Tours © Tourism Australia

                              3km from Broome

                              Cable Beach Muwarrt

                              with Mabu Buru Tours

                              Discover Aboriginal culture, history and an explanation of creation beings by an Indigenous guide, alongside a song performance using traditional instruments.

                              • Two people plus guide walking in landscape.
                              • Couple looking at Rock art.
                              • Man walking across a small bridge.

                                685 km from Halls Creek

                                HCB1+ Halls Creek to Purnululu Explorer

                                with Kingfisher Tours

                                An epic full day departing Halls Creek on a scenic flight landing in Purnululu and embarking on a ground adventure, exploring the northern and southern ends of the park.

                                • Man with Aboriginal guide in the Kimberley, WA © Tourism Western Australia
                                • Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, the Kimberley, Western Australia © Kingfisher Tours
                                • Australian Geographic Kimberley Air Safari ex Darwin © Tourism Australia

                                  1km from Broome

                                  IAS Iconic Air Safari

                                  with Kingfisher Tours

                                  Start in Broome, fly to Halls Creek, and explore the Bungle Bungles with a local guide. Stay at Wilderness Lodge, tour Mitchell Plateau, then return on a scenic sunset flight.

                                  • El Questro - Injiid Marlabu Calls Us, Kununurra, Western Australia  © Tourism Australia
                                  • El Questro - Injiid Marlabu Calls Us, Kununurra, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                  • El Questro - Injiid Marlabu Calls Us, Kununurra, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

                                    103km from Kununurra

                                    Injiid Marlabu Calls Us - Departing the Station

                                    with El Questro - Injiid Marlabu Calls Us

                                    Join the Traditional Owners of El Questro Station, the Ngarinyin people, for the opportunity to immerse yourself in their culture and soul of Country.

                                    • El Questro - Injiid Marlabu Calls Us, Kununurra, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                    • El Questro - Injiid Marlabu Calls Us, Kununurra, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                    • El Questro - Injiid Marlabu Calls Us, Kununurra, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

                                      103km from Kununurra

                                      Injiid Marlabu Calls Us - Homestead (inclusive experience)

                                      with El Questro - Injiid Marlabu Calls Us

                                      Join the Traditional Owners of El Questro Station, the Ngarinyin, for the opportunity to immerse yourself in their culture and soul of Country. Exclusive to Homestead guests.

                                      • Staircase to the moon, Roebuck Bay, Broome © Tourism Australia
                                      • A Narlijia Experiences Broome tour guide in the mangroves with guests, WA © Tourism Australia
                                      • A Narlijia Experiences Broome tour guide in the mangroves holding shells, WA © Narlijia Experiences Broome

                                        1km from Broome

                                        Mangrove Discovery - Staircase to the Moon Exclusive

                                        with Narlijia Experiences Broome

                                        Following your Mangrove Experience, this special tour offers the best seats in Broome for Staircase to the Moon on Buccaneer Rock, with your Yawuru guide.

                                        • A Narlijia Experiences Broome tour guide in the mangroves with guests, WA © Narlijia Experiences Broome
                                        • A Narlijia Experiences Broome tour guide in the mangroves holding shells, WA © Narlijia Experiences Broome
                                        • A Narlijia Experiences Broome tour guide with guests in the mangroves in Broome, WA © Narlijia Experiences Broome

                                          1km from Broome

                                          Mangrove Discovery Experience

                                          with Narlijia Experiences Broome

                                          Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Roebuck Bay’s mangroves and mudflats with Aboriginal guides sharing the culture and history of Broome/Rubibi and the bay.

                                          • Waringarri Aboriginal Arts and Tours, Kununurra, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                          • Guests on a Mirima National Park Walk with Waringarri Aboriginal Arts & Tours, WA © Waringarri Aboriginal Arts & Tours
                                          • A close-up of a native plant on a Mirima National Park Walk with Waringarri Aboriginal Arts & Tours, WA © Tourism Western Australia

                                            5km from Kununurra Airport

                                            Mirima National Park Walk

                                            with Waringarri Aboriginal Arts & Tours

                                            Walk among the ancient escarpments of Mirima National Park, exploring rock-art sites with Aboriginal Elders and learning about bush foods, history and artefacts.

                                            • Guide at Murujuga National Park, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                            • Ngurrangga Tours guide on a rock art tour, WA © Ngurrangga Tours
                                            • Rock Art, the Pilbara, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

                                              15km from Karratha Airport

                                              Premium Rock Art Tour – Nganjarli (Afternoon Tour)

                                              with Ngurrangga Tours

                                              Explore Murujuga National Park, with the highest concentration of rock art in the world, and discover 40,000-year-old petroglyphs created by the Yaburrara people.

                                              • Narlijia Experiences, Broome  © Tourism Australia
                                              • Couple with Narlijia Experiences Broome tour guide on Cable Beach at sunset, WA © Tourism Australia
                                              • A couple learning about pearls with Narlijia Experiences Broome tour guide, WA © Tourism Australia

                                                1km from Broome

                                                Private Charters

                                                with Narlijia Experiences Broome

                                                Enjoy a private Aboriginal-guided tour of Broome/Rubibi and Roebuck Bay, including Dampier Creek, mangrove forests and mudflats, while hearing stories about life here.

                                                • Guide pointing at rock art at Murujuga National Park, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                                • Rock art of a kangaroo on the Yaburra Trail Rock Art Tour, Pilbara, WA © Daniel Njegich
                                                • Ngurrangga Tours, Roebourne, WA © Daniel Njegich

                                                  15km from Karratha Airport

                                                  Rock Art Tour - Yaburrara (Morning Tour)

                                                  with Ngurrangga Tours

                                                  Join a Traditional Owner along the Yaburrara Trail to see ancient rock art by the Yaburrara people. Visit shell middens and sacred sites, and enjoy spectacular views.

                                                  •  Ngurrangga Tours guide holding bush tucker, WA
                                                  • Ngurrangga Tours guide going mud crabbing on Hearson’s Cove, WA
                                                  • Ngurrangga Tours guide going mud crabbing on Hearson’s Cove, WA

                                                    14km from Karratha Airport

                                                    Rock Art and Bush Tucker Tour

                                                    with Ngurrangga Tours

                                                    Visit Country with a Traditional Owner for coastal foraging for native bush tucker, from berries to mud crabs. Be prepared to get hands-on (and a little dirty).

                                                    • Kimberley Cultural Adventures, Broome / Rubibi, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                                    • Kimberley Cultural Adventures, Broome / Rubibi, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                                    • Kimberley Cultural Adventures, Broome / Rubibi, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

                                                      146km from Broome

                                                      Rubibi (Broome) Bushtucker & Culture Tour - on request

                                                      with Kimberley Cultural Adventures

                                                      Discover bush foods and medicine plants, learn about Broome's history, experience a private didgeridoo performance and get hands on with some traditional Nyul Nyul artifacts.

                                                      • Kimberley Cultural Adventures, Dampier Peninsula, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                                      • Kimberley Cultural Adventures © Kimberley Cultural Adventures
                                                      • Guide with traditional implement © Kimberley Cultural Adventures

                                                        1km from Broome

                                                        Rubibi (Broome) Cultural Tour

                                                        with Kimberley Cultural Adventures

                                                        Dive deep into Broome’s cultural past, discovering bush foods, medicine plants, experiencing a didgeridoo performance and getting hands on with Nyul Nyul artefacts.

                                                        • Southern Cross Cultural Tours at Lullumb, Dampier Peninsula, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                                        • Southern Cross Cultural Tours at Lullumb, Dampier Peninsula, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                                        • Southern Cross Cultural Tours at Lullumb © Tourism Australia

                                                          217km from Broome

                                                          Southern Cross Cultural Tour

                                                          with Southern Cross Cultural Tours at Lullumb

                                                          This 4WD tagalong and cultural walk includes traditional hunting, gathering bush tucker, shelter building, traditional songs, foraging for crabs and a BBQ seafood lunch.

                                                          • Waringarri Aboriginal Arts and Tours, Kununurra, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                                          • Sunset Tour with Waringarri Aboriginal Arts & Tours, WA © Tourism Australia
                                                          • Sunset Tour with Waringarri Aboriginal Arts & Tours, WA © Waringarri Aboriginal Arts & Tours

                                                            5km from Kununurra Airport

                                                            Sunset Tour

                                                            with Waringarri Aboriginal Arts & Tours

                                                            Salute sunset with the sounds of the didgeridoo and a taste of delicious homemade damper and bush food. Indigenous guides showcase Miriwoong art, culture and history.

                                                            •  Pintirri dancers on the Wakaj Experience, Mabu Buru Tours, Broome, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                                            • Wakaj Experience, Mabu Buru Tours, Broome, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                                            • Dancer performing on Wakaj experience © Tourism Australia

                                                              16km from Broome

                                                              The Wakaj Experience

                                                              with Mabu Buru Tours

                                                              This traditional dance known as Maru! Is performed by The Pintirri Dancers at sunset, accompanied by Karajarri songs, stories about Dreamtime, with a side of damper and tea.

                                                              An aerial of a woman swimming in Mount Mulligan Falls, QLD © Tourism Australia

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                                                              El Questro - Injiid Marlabu Calls Us, Kununurra, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                                              Discover Aboriginal Experiences collective welcomes seven new members

                                                              The Discover Aboriginal Experiences portfolio continues to grow, with seven extraordinary new members welcomed into the collective in 2025, taking the total to 55 members.

                                                              Down Under Tours - Daintree Dreaming, Queensland © Tourism Australia
                                                              Best ways to discover Aboriginal seafood experiences

                                                              Think of fishing and chances are you’ll picture a rod, line and hook. But spend some time with a Traditional Custodian and soon you’ll be seeing pronged spears gliding through the air to land with a crack in the carapace of a mud crab. You’ll discover toxins in native plants that can be used to stun fish in the water. And you’ll learn about ancient stone fish traps laid across waterways, sharp hooks made from shells, and even fishing lines spun from vegetable “hair”.

                                                              Saltwater Eco Tours sunset cruise around the Sunshine Coast, Queensland © Tourism Australia
                                                              Cruise into Aboriginal Cultures

                                                              From the coast to lakes and rivers, Australia’s Aboriginal communities have the same affinity with waterways as they do with land. Cruising with an Indigenous guide is the ultimate way to take a deep dive into the significance of these landscapes, and the ancient Dreamtime stories they hold.

                                                              Lords Kakadu and Arnhemland Safaris, Northern Territory © Lords Kakadu and Arnhemland Safaris
                                                              Issue eight of Connect to Country out now

                                                              In this edition, we invite Sab Lord, a seasoned expert, to settle a hypothetical contest between an Australian "saltie" and a US alligator—his surprising answer will intrigue you. Adventurers will find thrilling experiences like snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef with Indigenous guides and quad biking across vast sand dunes. Highlights also include a feature on tourism operators that are helping ensure that First Nations cultures remain strong for future generations, a journey into the Red Centre, and a feature on Tasmania’s award-winning wukalina Walk.

                                                              Mossman Gorge Centre, Daintree Rainforest, QLD © Tourism Australia
                                                              Discover Aboriginal Experiences spotlights Indigenous wellness ahead of World Mental Health Day

                                                              by Natasha Dragun

                                                              It's World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2024. And it’s evident that more than ever, we’re globally seeking experiences that soothe our soul, make us switch off, help us become more mindful and connect us to Country – and reconnect with ourselves in the process.

                                                              Narlijia Experiences Broome, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                                              The answer to managing Australia's bushfire risk could lie in traditional Aboriginal practices

                                                              by Natasha Dragun

                                                              Indigenous communities across Australia have managed the threat of bushfires in a sustainable way for millennia. And their knowledge of the land, and how to avoid disaster, is being preserved and put to use across the country.

                                                              Finger lime, Dale Tilbrook Experiences, Swan Valley, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                                              Aboriginal Dining Experiences that Elevate Native Produce

                                                              by Natasha Dragun

                                                              For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities around Australia, the bush is a veritable supermarket – if you know where to look.

                                                              Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness, South Coast, New South Wales © Tourism Australia
                                                              Traditional Aboriginal Healing: The Ancient Art of Wellness

                                                              by Natasha Dragun

                                                              Think wellness is protein shakes, superfoods, day spas and mindfulness? Aboriginal cultures put another spin on what we perceive as a modern trend.

                                                              Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, New South Wales © Tourism Australia
                                                              Step into Nature's Pharmacy on an Aboriginal Tour

                                                              by Natasha Dragun

                                                              Being amid nature makes you feel good – we’ve known it for centuries, and today science proves it. But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, it heals in more ways in one, with many native Australian plants packed with medicinal qualities that will cure what ails you.

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                                                              In the footsteps of the palawa on Tasmania/lutruwita's wukalina Walk

                                                              by Natasha Dragun

                                                              Tasmania’s/lutruwita’s Indigenous-owned tourism offering, wukalina Walk takes trekkers around a postcard-perfect patch of the state’s northeast. And if you needed extra incentive to try the experience, it has just been listed on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places List for 2024. Here’s what to expect.

                                                              Ngurrangga Tours, Pilbara, Western Australia  © Ngurrangga Tours
                                                              Starry Nights: Aboriginal tours that offer overnight immersion

                                                              Daytime visits to Australia’s most culturally significant sites inspire when you’re in the company of an Aboriginal guide, but multi-day trips can take your experience to the next level. Here are just some of the Discover Aboriginal Experiences’ that take you on an overnight adventure. By Natasha Dragun

                                                              Venture North Safaris, Northern Territory  © Tourism Australia
                                                              Exclusive places you can only visit with an Aboriginal guide

                                                              As vast and open as Australia is, pockets of the country are inaccessible because their sacred status requires they be visited only with an Aboriginal guide. This not only offers exclusivity, but also takes you on an immersive journey into Indigenous histories and cultures, with insights that reveal just how wide, wonderful and ancient Australia really is. By Natasha Dragun

                                                              Jarramali Rock Art Tours, Laura, Queensland © Tourism Australia
                                                              5 uniquely Australian experiences for culture-loving couples

                                                              Date night in Australia isn’t limited to dinner and a movie. If you’re looking to spice things up, grab your partner and try one of these experiences spotlighting Indigenous cultures. By Natasha Dragun

                                                              Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland © Tourism Australia
                                                              How to explore Queensland in, on and beside the water – with Indigenous guides

                                                              From the Great Barrier Reef to Mossman Gorge, much of life in Queensland revolves around the water. The state’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities reveal their strong connections to the state’s rivers, waterfalls, oceans and inlets.

                                                              Saltwater Eco Tours, Sunshine Coast, Queensland © Saltwater Eco Tours
                                                              3 unexpected Aboriginal experiences in Queensland

                                                              Spanning immense distances and ecosystems – from the Torres Strait Islands at the top of the state to the outback, rainforest and reef – Queensland’s Indigenous cultures are diverse. Needless to say, the experiences you can have on Country are eye-opening, and often unexpected. By Natasha Dragun

                                                              Aerial view of Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism © Tourism Australia
                                                              Discover Australia’s newest World Heritage Site

                                                              Australia’s newest World Heritage Site reveals the 6,600-year-old ingenuity of the Gunditjmara people. By Natasha Dragun

                                                              Sunset at Tiwi Island Retreat, Northern Territory © Sealink
                                                              Issue seven of Connect to Country out now

                                                              In this edition we feature a new luxury Tiwi Islands Escape and highlight some of the incredible Aboriginal-led experiences available in Broome. We highlight movie locations where you can learn some older, epic tales from the Traditional Owners of the land and then take the plunge into some special swimming spots, where culture and heritage collide.

                                                              Quad bikes driving past water on a Sand Dune Adventures tour in Port Stephens, NSW © Tourism Australia
                                                              Discover Aboriginal Experiences launches 4 member case studies on sustainable tourism for Earth Day 2024

                                                              A collective of quality, authentic, Aboriginal-guided tourism offerings, Discover Aboriginal Experiences (DAE) is delighted to launch four case studies on collective members going to extraordinary lengths when it comes to sustainable tourism, whether that relates to protecting the environment, community, culture – or all three.

                                                              Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours, Cairns, Queensland © Tourism Australia
                                                              How to experience regenerative travel on an Aboriginal tour

                                                              More than ever, tourists are conscious of the impact their presence has on the landscapes they visit – particularly when they’re travelling to fragile, far-flung environments. Welcome to ‘regenerative travel’, the concept of leaving a place better than you found it and the next step in sustainable travel.

                                                              Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, Ayers Rock Resort, NT © Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
                                                              Understanding Aboriginal etiquette

                                                              by Fleur Bainger

                                                              Did you know it’s impolite in Aboriginal cultures to look someone directly in the eye? Or that shaking hands isn’t always the done thing? How about that it’s taboo for women to play the didgeridoo?

                                                              Dreamtime Southern X’s Margret Campbell performing a smoking ceremony at Blues Point Reserve, NSW © Destination NSW
                                                              Meet the women leading the Aboriginal tourism charge

                                                              Much of the growth in Aboriginal cultural tourism has happened in the years since Sydney/Warrane hosted the 2000 Summer Olympic Games, and many credit Aunty Margret Campbell with spearheading the movement. An Elder from New South Wales’ Dunghutti-Jerrinja Nation, Margret has seen a huge shift in awareness over the last two decades.

                                                              Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness Tourism Australia
                                                              Discover Aboriginal Experiences launches exciting trade and media offerings

                                                              Journalists and trade can take a deep dive into the DAE collective via the freshly launched 2024 Discover Aboriginal Experiences Media Kit, which contains a comprehensive portfolio of stories and ideas to inspire features and offer insights into Australia’s rich history and the world’s oldest living cultures.

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                                                              Discover Aboriginal Experiences welcomes five new members

                                                              From Broome in Western Australia to a World Heritage-listed site in Victoria, the five newest members in the Discover Aboriginal Experiences portfolio offer a range of eye-opening experiences lasting from a few hours to a few days.

                                                              As custodians of the land, Anangu hold the Mala story from Kaltukatjara to Uluru. To share their story from Kaltukatjara to Uluru, RAMUS designed and produced an artistic platform using drones, light and sound to create an immersive storytelling experience.

                                                              Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park

                                                              Seeing Uluru in a new light

                                                              by Natasha Dragun

                                                              We were there when Wintjiri Wiru launched in May this year, and enjoyed a fascinating panel discussion about the show.

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                                                              Meet our newest member: Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours

                                                              by Natasha Dragun

                                                              From Cairns in Tropical North Queensland, Indigenous rangers take guests on an immersive ride to explore this country through Aboriginal eyes.

                                                              Wukalina walk, Launceston, TAS © Rob Burnett
                                                              5 globally sought-after travel experiences elevated by Aboriginal guides

                                                              by Fleur Bainger

                                                              Australia lays claim to a world-renowned suite of tourism experiences. But it’s not as well known that many of these bucket-list activities can be experienced with an Aboriginal guide.

                                                              An aerial of the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and ocean, WA © Tourism Australia
                                                              Uncover the deep cultural significance of Aboriginal place names

                                                              by Natasha Dragun

                                                              For more than 65,000 years, Aboriginal place names have carried knowledge passed down through generations. They’re symbolic of the Indigenous relationships to, and appreciation for, the land and water.

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                                                              4 surprising facts about Aboriginal travel experiences

                                                              by Fleur Bainger

                                                              Australia is home to some of the world’s most outstanding Indigenous tourism experiences, but many are still relatively unknown to travellers, at home and abroad.

                                                              Frequently Asked Questions

                                                              Why isn’t it called Discover Indigenous Experiences?

                                                              The name of the collective was informed by the strong international recognition of the term ‘Aboriginal’ and its association with Australia, though all references to Aboriginal peoples on the Discover Aboriginal Experiences website should be assumed to include Torres Strait Islander peoples where relevant.

                                                              If I’ve done an Aboriginal tour before, why book another?

                                                              Aboriginal Australia is made up of dozens of different 'Nations’, each with their own culture, customs, language and laws. This means that no two Aboriginal experiences are the same, so you’re guaranteed to learn something new on each and every tour, from ancient sustainability practices to cultural stories linked to the local landscape.  

                                                              There’s also an incredible diversity of Aboriginal experiences to choose from. Whether you prefer relaxed walking tours, or an exhilarating quad-biking adventure is more your style, Aboriginal tour options come in all shapes and sizes, and last from less than an hour to multiple days.

                                                              Do I need to go to the outback for an Aboriginal tour?

                                                              The Australian outback is well known for its Aboriginal experiences, but you don’t have to go bush, as we say in Australia, to get a taste of Aboriginal cultures. Aboriginal experiences are available all over the country, all year round, including in major cities.

                                                              Are Aboriginal experiences appropriate for kids?

                                                              Aboriginal experiences offer fantastic opportunities for families of all kinds to learn together and bond, with many experiences including hands-on activities young ones will love.  

                                                              Aboriginal guides are warm, welcoming and extremely generous of spirit. They are also incredible storytellers, with a knack for bringing landscapes to life through evocative tales bound to enthral kids big and small.

                                                              How can I be considerate of culture on an Aboriginal tour?

                                                              Cultural exchange is at the heart of Aboriginal experiences, with questions welcomed on all tours. Your guides may not always have the answers, but no questions are off-limits if posed respectfully.

                                                              Remember to ask permission before taking photographs of Aboriginal people or cultural sites.

                                                              How do I book an Aboriginal tour?

                                                              Simply search for tours on the Discover Aboriginal Experiences website, then click through to book directly with the operator.

                                                              I have restricted mobility or special needs. Can I still book a tour?

                                                              Many Aboriginal operators are equipped to cater to guests with restricted mobility and other special needs. Most companies also offer private tours that can be tailored to your needs; enquire directly with the operators.

                                                              Are all of the experiences listed on this website currently available?

                                                              Tours and experiences offered by Discover Aboriginal Experiences operators are continually evolving. Contact operators directly for more information about their current offerings.

                                                              What should I bring with me on a tour?

                                                              Check with your operator for specifics, but if your tour is outdoors, comfortable walking shoes, adequate drinking water and sun protection are essential. A willingness to listen, learn and have fun will serve you well on any Aboriginal tour.

                                                              Do I need to be vaccinated?

                                                              The Australian Government no longer requires international travellers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status to enter Australia. Some Discover Aboriginal Experiences operators may have COVID-19 health requirements of their own; contact operators directly to check.

                                                              What is Discover Aboriginal Experiences?

                                                              Discover Aboriginal Experiences is a collective of quality, authentic Aboriginal guided tourism experiences showcasing the world’s oldest living cultures. 

                                                              This flagship suite of extraordinary Aboriginal experiences is part of Tourism Australia’s Signature Experiences of Australia program that promotes outstanding and inspiring experiences that capture the very essence of Australia.

                                                              Where can I find a travel agent to help me book an experience?

                                                              An Aussie Specialist has the knowledge and experience to help you plan and book an Aboriginal-guided tour as part of your trip to Australia. Search for a travel agent here .

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