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ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIA

Australia’s Aboriginal people have a continuous history spanning more than 80,000 years, the oldest living cultures on the planet. Theirs is the oldest story on Earth and story-telling is deeply ingrained in their every cell. The Aboriginal cultures are a living legacy of connection to Country, steeped in spiritual knowledge, custodianship of land, culture, people and the connectedness of all things shared through rituals, art, dance, music, secret stories and journeys.

In sharing elements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, heritage and culture we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community and we pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that some content on this website may include images, sounds or depictions of deceased people.

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/njiid Marlabu Calls Us Cultural Experience
El Questro Homestead Experience

/njiid Marlabu Calls Us Cultural Experience

The Injiid Marlabu Calls Us immersive encounter extends a heartfelt Welcome to Country Cultural Immersion, unveiling the profound bond between the Ngarinyin Aboriginal people and the vast expanse of the Western Australia’s rugged Kimberley land and waters.
Aboriginal Connections
Silky Oaks Lodge Experience

Aboriginal Connections

Silky Oaks Lodge guests have the opportunity to explore Aboriginal Kuku Yalanji Country, the only place where two World Heritage sites meet, the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef and share the cultural connection the First Nations people have with their land.
Welcome Ceremony At Pretty Beach House
Pretty Beach House Experience

Welcome Ceremony At Pretty Beach House

A captivating Welcome Ceremony is performed by Aboriginal Elders on request at Pretty Beach House, giving guests the opportunity to watch, learn and absorb authentic Dreamtime stories.
Mutitjulu Meander
Longitude 131° Experience

Mutitjulu Meander

Arriving at the base of Uluru in time for sunrise, Longitude 131º guests discover the peaceful Mutitjulu Waterhole and the sacred site of Kuniya Piti.
Explore Kakadu Experience
Bamurru Plains Experience

Explore Kakadu Experience

Immerse yourself in the stone country of Kakadu and one of Australia's greatest strongholds of Aboriginal rock art and culture.
Connection to Country Walk
Saffire Freycinet Experience

Connection to Country Walk

Sample local bush tucker, learn about tools and foraging and gain a greater understanding of the interdependent relationship between Tasmania's Aboriginal people and their ancestral lands and seas.
Uluru Base Walk
Longitude 131° Experience

Uluru Base Walk

Pass by several sacred Aboriginal sites on a 10.6-kilometre circuit and learn more about Uluru's cultural significance and place in Australia’s history.
Ernabella Arts Experience
Longitude 131° Experience

Ernabella Arts Experience

Delve into the creative heart of Indigenous Australia, its history and rich ancient culture on a trip to the remote Pukatja homelands to visit the colourful arts hub of Ernabella Arts
Aboriginal Rock Art
True North Adventure Cruises Experience

Aboriginal Rock Art

True North's Kimberley itinerary features opportunity to admire pristine examples of both Wandjina and Gwion Gwion style art. Guests access ‘galleries’ either via guided walks or dedicated helicopter flights.
Artists /n Residence At Longitude 131º
Longitude 131° Experience

Artists /n Residence At Longitude 131º

In a treasured collaboration between Longitude 131° and Ernabella Arts, regular artists in residence programs take place at the lodge throughout the year.
Bush Culture, History & Nature
El Questro Homestead Experience

Bush Culture, History & Nature

A morning of bush culture is the best way to immerse yourself in the fascinating history of The Kimberley.
Welcome To Country & Smoking Ceremony At Lake House
Lake House Experience

Welcome To Country & Smoking Ceremony At Lake House

Learn about Aboriginal Australia through a Welcome to Country - a ceremony performed by Traditional Owners of the Djandak/Daylesford region.
Rock Art At Bullo
Bullo River Station Experience

Rock Art At Bullo

Numerous Aboriginal rock art sites have been discovered in the station’s rugged red cliffs and ridge lines, the work of the Miriwoong and Gajirrawoong people who lived on and managed the land. Discover the cultural significance of these vivid depictions.
Guided Mala Walk
Longitude 131° Experience

Guided Mala Walk

In the late afternoon, Longitude 131° guests journey to the base of Uluru to learn about the history of the Mala people.
Guided Cultural Tour /n Sydney Surrounds
Pretty Beach House Experience

Guided Cultural Tour /n Sydney Surrounds

Meet and mingle with inspiring First Nations people and hear traditional dreamtime stories of the ancient territory as you meander over cliffs and through the wild landscape.
Dot Painting Workshop
Longitude 131° Experience

Dot Painting Workshop

A fun introduction to Aboriginal art and the opportunity to learn about the symbols and painting styles used by local Aboriginal ladies in their artworks.
Valley Of The Winds Hike
Longitude 131° Experience

Valley Of The Winds Hike

The Valley of the Winds hike is considered by many visitors as must-do, offering Longitude 131º guests a rare chance to wander among Kata Tjuta’s sacred, mighty domes.
Talinguru Nyakunytjaku
Longitude 131° Experience

Talinguru Nyakunytjaku

A unique and intimate vantage point of Uluru at sunset, meaning 'place to look from the sand dunes' in the Aboriginal language of Pitjantjatjara.
Stargazing At Longitude 131°
Longitude 131° Experience

Stargazing At Longitude 131°

The remote nature of the outback frontier provides some of the most spectacular stargazing in Australia providing perfect conditions for heavenly views of the wide expanse above.
Southern Ocean Beach Walk
On Board Experience

Southern Ocean Beach Walk

Meander through button-grass plains and tea-tree forest before emerging onto the untracked sands of a wild Southern Ocean beach on Stephens Bay Beach Walk.
Waterfalls in The Kimberley
True North Adventure Cruises Experience

Waterfalls in The Kimberley

Experience the emotive beauty that accompanies the end of the wet season onboard True North's The Kimberley Waterfalls itinerary.
Aboriginal Culture & History /n Southwest Tasmania
On Board Experience

Aboriginal Culture & History /n Southwest Tasmania

Go back in time and discover evidence of a long and unceded indigenous occupation during an interpretive walk that shares the story of the Needwonnee people and visit significant cultural living sites.
Bushcraft At Pretty Beach House
Pretty Beach House Experience

Bushcraft At Pretty Beach House

An educational and interactive bushcraft experience with a passionate conservationist specialising in edible and medicinal native and introduced plants in Australia.
The Capella Spa
Capella Lodge Experience

The Capella Spa

The Capella Spa at Capella Lodge offers a chance to relax and recuperate with a menu of signature spa treatments using the LI’TYA spa care range, inspired by Australia’s aboriginal Dreamtime.
Spa Kinara
Longitude 131° Experience

Spa Kinara

A physical and spiritual retreat set amongst the spinifex and red sand of the desert, Spa Kinara aligns body and soul under the gaze of Uluru.
Guided Gorge Walks
Sal Salis Experience

Guided Gorge Walks

Start your day with a guided hike across this unique landscape, where you can get out on foot and explore a different kind of ecosystem; the Australian bush.
Nature Hikes /n Northern Outback Queensland
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Nature Hikes /n Northern Outback Queensland

Head out on two feet from Mt Mulligan Lodge and discover the rugged outback and verdant scenery of Far North Queensland on several bespoke hikes through the landscape.

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