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Soak up Noongar Aboriginal culture in Perth/Boorloo, Margaret River and surrounds, then dive into the Coral Coast.

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Learn something new

Discover how six – not four – annual seasons continue to influence the day-to-day lives of Noongar people in the Perth/Boorloo region, determining their unique spiritual connection to Country.

Go for a cultural paddle

Glide across the aquamarine waters of World Heritage-listed Shark Bay, north of Perth/Boorloo, on Aboriginal tours that tap into your sense of adventure.

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Venture beyond the vines

There’s more to the iconic Margaret River region of Western Australia than its premium wines. Be mesmerised by a live didgeridoo performance and more in this corner of Noongar Country, south of Perth/Boorloo.

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  • Dale Tilbrook inside art gallery with guests, WA © Tourism Australia
  • Dale Tilbrook walking around the art gallery with guests, WA © Tourism Australia

    25km from Perth

    Aboriginal Art and Dreamtime Stories

    with Dale Tilbrook Experiences

    Enjoy a hands-on dot painting experience as your Aboriginal guide, Dale Tilbrook, shares Dreamtime tales and insights into First Nations cultures.

    • Aboriginal Food, Culture, Cave & Didj Tour , Koomal Dreaming, Margaret River, Western Australia
    • Guide Josh Whiteland playing the didgeridoo in Ngilgi Cave, Margaret River, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
    • Guide Josh Whiteland on bush food walk. Margaret River, WA © Tourism Australia

      255km from Perth

      Aboriginal Food, Cave & Didge Tour (groups on request)

      with Koomal Dreaming

      Identify traditional bush foods and medicine then journey into Ngilgi Cave for a live didgeridoo performance, Taste a delicious bush BBQ lunch with seasonal native flavours.

      • Dale Tilbrook Experiences, Swan Valley, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
      • A bush tucker spread at Dale Tilbrook Experiences, WA © Tourism Australia
      • Dale Tilbrook Experiences, Swan Valley, WA © Tourism Australia
      • Dale Tilbrook educating guests about local bush tucker, WA © Tourism Australia

        25km from Perth

        Bush Tucker Talk and Tasting

        with Dale Tilbrook Experiences

        Touch, taste, and smell traditional native snacks; discover Aboriginal agricultural practices and the secrets of living on the land according to the six Aboriginal seasons.

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        • Dale Tilbrook educating guests about local bush tucker, WA © Tourism Australia
        • A bush tucker spread at Dale Tilbrook Experiences, WA © Tourism Australia
        • Dale Tilbrook educating guests about local bush tucker, WA © Tourism Australia

          25km from Perth

          Bush Tucker and Wellbeing

          with Dale Tilbrook Experiences

          Learn about the nutritional and healing properties of native food and medicinal plants from Wardandi Bibbulmun woman, Dale Tilbrook – and try them for yourself.

          • Private dining experience with Koomal Dreaming, WA © Koomal Dreaming
          • A Koomal Dreaming guide playing didgeridoo to a group of guests by the ocean, WA © Walk Into Luxury
          • Private digeridoo experience with Koomal Dreaming, WA © Koomal Dreaming

            255km from Perth

            Customised Tours

            with Koomal Dreaming

            All of the Koomal Dreaming tours on offer can be customised to include native food tastings, meals, pick up and drop off services. Enjoy a unique experience on location in the region.

            • Guide Josh Whiteland playing the didgeridoo in Ngilgi Cave, Margaret River, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
            • Guide Josh Whiteland on bush food walk. Margaret River, WA © Tourism Australia
            • Koomal Dreaming, Margaret River, WA  © Tourism Australia

              255km from Perth

              Didgeridoo Cave Tour

              with Koomal Dreaming

              Identify native bush foods and medicine on a walk to Ngilgi Cave. Deep inside the cave, listen to Dreaming legends and a moving didgeridoo performance.

              • Guide Darren 'Capes' Capewell playing the didgeridoo © Tourism Australia
              •  A group playing didgeridoo around a campfire at night on a Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures tour, WA © Tourism Australia
              • A group playing didgeridoo at sunset on a Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures tour, WA © Tourism Australia

                8km from Shark Bay Airport

                Didgeridoo Dreaming Night Tour

                with Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures

                Enjoy Dreaming and the ancient sounds of the didgeridoo by a warm campfire under a blanket of stars, accompanied by a tasting of seafood and bush tucker.

                • In Culture Tours, Cape Peron (Boya Kaarla), Western Australia © In Culture Tours
                • In Culture Tours, Cape Peron (Boya Kaarla), Western Australia © In Culture Tours
                • In Culture Tours, Cape Peron (Boya Kaarla), Western Australia © In Culture Tours

                  40km from Perth

                  Discover the Beauty of Cape Peron (Boya Kaarla)

                  with In Culture Tours

                  Connect to Country and the ocean through Noongar Dreamtime stories on this enriching coastal walk at Cape Peron (Boya Kaarla). Located 1hr south of Perth in Rockingham.

                  • In Culture Tours, Perth / Boorloo, Western Australia © In Culture Tours
                  • In Culture Tours, Perth / Boorloo, Western Australia © In Culture Tours
                  • In Culture Tours, Perth / Boorloo, Western Australia © In Culture Tours

                    40km from Perth

                    Experience Culture in Kings Park (Kaarta Gar-up)

                    with In Culture Tours

                    Discover Indigenous Culture, bush foods and traditional medicine on this walk through Perth’s Kings Park. Your Whadjuk guide shares Noongar Dreamtime stories and the park’s history.

                    • In Culture Tours, Fremantle / Walyalup, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                    • In Culture Tours, Fremantle / Walyalup, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                    • In Culture Tours, Fremantle / Walyalup, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

                      40km from Perth

                      Explore Truth Telling in Fremantle (Walyalup)

                      with In Culture Tours

                      This informative and culturally immersive walking tour explores Aboriginal culture in with a Whadjuk guide. Hear Moorditj Noongar stories of the ancient Whale Pathways.

                      • An aerial shot of 4WD’s heading to Francois Peron National Park on a Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures tour, WA © Tourism Australia
                      • A 4WD and guests unloading kayaks on the beach for a Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures tour, WA © Tourism Australia
                      • Francois Peron National Park, WA © Tourism Australia

                        10km from Shark Bay Airport

                        Francois Peron 4wd Tour

                        with Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures

                        The ultimate 4WD adventure exploring Francois Peron National Park with snorkelling with turtles, birdwatching and Aboriginal bush tucker experiences all included.

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                        • Francois Peron National Park © Tourism Australia
                        • Hamelin Bay © Tourism Australia

                          9km from Shark Bay Airport

                          Hamelin Pool 4WD Tour

                          with Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures

                          Explore South Peron's beauty, from Stromatolites to Shell Beach and beyond. Discover marine wonders and stunning ocean views along remote tracks.

                          • Guide Josh Whiteland on Kaya Cape Walk © Tourism Australia
                          • Koomal Dreaming tour guide playing the didgeridoo to a couple on a Kaya Cape tour, Margaret River, WA © Tourism Australia
                          • A Koomal Dreaming pointing to the ocean in Margaret River, WA © Tourism Australia

                            255km from Perth

                            Kaya Cape Experience

                            with Koomal Dreaming

                            Learn about the Wadandi peoples’ connection to the Cape to Cape region on a guided walk around Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse followed by an interactive cultural session.

                            • Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures, Shark Bay, WA © Tourism Australia
                            • Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures, Shark Bay, WA © Tourism Australia
                            • Guests kayaking on a Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures tour in Shark Bay, WA © Tourism Australia

                              10km from Shark Bay Airport

                              Kayak and Wildlife Adventure

                              with Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures

                              Join a guided kayaking and snorkelling adventure through sheltered bays and mangroves spotting turtles, dugongs, dolphins, stingrays, birds and much more.

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                              • Guests feeding emus on a Dale Tilbrook Experiences tour, WA © Tourism Australia

                                25km from Perth

                                Local History and Culture

                                with Dale Tilbrook Experiences

                                Guided by Wardandi Bibbulmun woman Dale Tilbrook, you’ll learn about traditional Aboriginal life, ancient spirituality and the Dreamtime, and taste bush tucker.

                                • Guide playing didgeridoo in Ngilgi Cave © Tourism Australia
                                • Koomal Dreaming tour guide walking with a couple in the Ngilgi Cave, Margaret River, WA © Tourism Australia
                                • Koomal Dreaming tour guide walking with a couple in the Ngilgi Cave, Margaret River, WA © Tourism Australia

                                  255km from Perth

                                  Ngilgi Cave Cultural Tour

                                  with Koomal Dreaming

                                  Explore Ngilgi Cave, including a haunting didgeridoo performance, then discover bush foods and medicines, plus the art of traditional fire lighting and tool making.

                                  • An aerial of guests stand-up paddle boarding on a Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures tour in Shark Bay, WA © Tourism Australia
                                  • An aerial shot of 4WDs driving along the beach on a Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures tour, WA © Tourism Australia
                                  • An aerial of Shark Bay, WA © Tourism Australia

                                    10km from Shark Bay Airport

                                    Stand-up Paddleboard Tours

                                    with Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures

                                    Explore Shark Bay’s sheltered bays, where the red sand from the desert meets the blue waters of the ocean. Have fun while floating through spectacular landscapes.

                                    • An aerial shot of 4WDs driving along the beach on a Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures tour, WA © Tourism Australia

                                      10km from Shark Bay Airport

                                      Steep Point Wild West Camping Safari

                                      with Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures

                                      This 2-day 4WD journey includes coastal exploration of WA’s wild west coast, beach camping, seafood feasts and didgeridoo beneath starry skies.

                                      • Guide playing didgeridoo in Ngilgi Cave © Tourism Australia
                                      •  Koomal Dreaming tour guide walking with a couple in the Ngilgi Cave, Margaret River, WA © Tourism Australia
                                      • Koomal Dreaming tour guide walking with a couple in the Ngilgi Cave, Margaret River, WA © Tourism Australia

                                        255km from Perth

                                        Twilight Didgeridoo Cave Tour

                                        with Koomal Dreaming

                                        Identify native bush foods and medicine on a twilight walk to Ngilgi Cave. Deep inside the cave, listen to Dreaming legends and a moving didgeridoo performance.

                                        • An aerial of a family setting up camp on a Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures tour, WA © Tourism Australia
                                        • A Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures tour guide setting up a campfire on the beach, WA © Tourism Australia
                                        • A Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures tour guide walking with a family in Francois Peron National Park, WA © Tourism Australia

                                          10km from Shark Bay Airport

                                          Wilubidy/Francois Peron National Park Camping Safari

                                          with Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures

                                          Camp on the beach, watch wildlife, forage for bush foods and savour a campfire dinner to the sounds of the didgeridoo and Aboriginal Dreaming Stories.

                                          • 3-day walking tour of two national parks located in the Shark Bay World Heritage area. © Will Wardle Media
                                          • Dirk Hartog Island, Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures, Shark Bay, WA © Will Wardle Media
                                          • 3-day walking tour of two national parks located in the Shark Bay World Heritage area. © Will Wardle Media

                                            10km from Shark Bay Airport

                                            World Heritage Walking Tour (departing last Thursday of the month)

                                            with Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures

                                            Enjoy sunset walks through the diverse landscapes of two national parks: Francois Peron and Dirk Hartog Island. Cultural insights are revealed by your Aboriginal guide.

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

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                                            Discover the versatility of Australian bush foods

                                            Join us as we explore the incredible world of native Australian bush foods with Dale Tilbrook from Dale Tilbrook Experiences.

                                            Johani Mamid, Mabu Buru Tours, Broome, Western Australia © Tourism Australia
                                            Empowering Indigenous communities to share, practice and preserve their culture

                                            Johani Mamid, owner and operator of Mabu Buru Tours, welcomes you to Broome / Rubibi in the stunning Kimberley region of Western Australia.

                                            Elisha Kissick, founder of Yura Tours, North Stradbroke Island / Minjerribah, Queensland © Tourism Australia

                                            Discover Quandamooka Country

                                            Elisha Kissick, a proud Quandamooka woman, invites you to experience the rich cultural heritage of Minjerribah / North Stradbroke Island.

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                                            Aboriginal-guided tourism experiences provide a richer, deeper connection to Australia

                                            Join us as we hear from Juan Walker of Walkabout Cultural Adventures, to discover why experiencing Aboriginal-guided tours is a must when traveling throughout Australia.

                                            
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                                            About the Discover Aboriginal Experiences collective

                                            Learn how the Discover Aboriginal Experiences collective came to be in this video.

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                                            8 ways to see northwest Australia in a new light

                                            by Natasha Dragun

                                            Whether you’re a foodie or a history buff, exploring the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia with an Indigenous guide deepens your visit and cultural understanding of this very special part of the country. Here are eight must-do experiences.

                                            Person kayaking along a river through the middle of the Daintree Rainforest, Queensland © Tourism Australia

                                            Aboriginal perspectives of the wet tropics of Queensland

                                            The World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland stretches for 450 kilometres along Australia’s north-east coast. It’s a place where rivers charge through gorges, waterfalls drop from vertiginous escarpments, and thousands of plant and animal species – many of them endemic – thrive in one of the country’s oldest wilderness areas. Home to the Daintree Rainforest, its global significance is undeniable, but this ecosystem holds a into the significance of these landscapes, and the ancient Dreamtime stories they hold. particularly important place in Aboriginal cultures and traditions, and has done for millennia.

                                            Aerial view of Uluru and Longitude 131 resort in the Northern Territory © Luxury Lodges of Australia

                                            How to experience Aboriginal cultures when staying at a Luxury Lodge of Australia

                                            by Natasha Dragun

                                            The Luxury Lodges of Australia portfolio includes some of the country’s most ravishing and remote properties – places that offer every comfort imaginable, but also a strong sense of place and culture. Check in to one, and you can also take a deep dive into the region’s strong Indigenous traditions on a Discover Aboriginal Experiences tour.

                                            View of Mystery Bay with mountain in the background, Eurobodalla National Park, Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness, New South Wales © Tourism Australia
                                            The unique Aboriginal stories behind Australia's islands

                                            Whether you’re visiting the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland or Coastal New South Wales, the Creation stories of Australia’s many islands – there are 8,000+ of them – hold a long and spiritual connection to Indigenous communities.  

                                            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.

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                                            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.

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                                            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.