Australia · ABORIGINAL CULTURE TOURS
Consider this the list you would text a friend who lands next week: 11 aboriginal culture tours that hold up on the day, each with what it costs and the thing worth knowing first.
A long Perth day trip to Wave Rock, York, Dog Cemetery, Hippo's Yawn, and Mulka's Cave with lunch and entry fees.
“Jonathan has been an excellent, professional & knowledgeable tour guide! It’s a blessing to be in his team on 22 Jul tour to Rock Wave”
See York, Hippo’s Yawn, Mulka’s Cave, and 50-foot Wave Rock on a Perth day trip with lunch, commentary, and hotel pickup.
“The guide made no secret of the fact that he didn't like the tour (and often said so directly). This made him stressed and often unfriendly, which really affected the atmosphere.”
Kuranda Rainforest day trip with an WWII Army Duck, Aboriginal Dreamtime Walk, wildlife feeding, and free time in Kuranda. $84.
“Excellent mornings activities Guides knowledgeable, caring, fun, looked after us the whole time. Only comment would be to make customers aware of the ruggedness of the river as climbing out and in the river was tough.”
Snorkel two outer Great Barrier Reef sites with Indigenous Sea Rangers, plus marine science, meals, and Creation Story culture from Cairns.
“Wrong information given which wasted our money On photos showing glass bottom Also buffet is average with not many options”
Tiwi Islands culture tour from Darwin: SeaLink ferry to Bathurst Island, Wurrumiyanga stories, museum, crafts, smoking ceremony, billy tea and lunch for $329.
“the best day of my vacation. Romolo our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about his culture. he is a good storyteller, a funny guy and really wants to share his culture with us. I couln't undersatnd much about the cuture if I came by myself.”
A 3-hour Mandingalbay Yidinji cultural tour in Cairns with a Trinity Inlet river cruise, smoking ceremony, bush walk, and light refreshments.
“Our morning tour was moved to the evening which turned out to be great! I strongly value the visit by boat to the indigenous tribal area. The brief lecture with examples of indigenous art was well worth the time! Thank you!”
Kuranda rainforest and Dreamtime culture in one full-day tour, with boomerang and spear practice, Army Duck ride, wildlife park, lunch.
“The trip was not as advertised. I have complained about this immediately, but the response was that management would get back to me later. Another message send, no answer. It is not its money worth. The people were friendly and helpful, but it wasn’t near to what is written in the advertised text. You do not walk through the rainforest, everything is in sort of small area and you just step from the path on the grass and look at some vegetation. There wasn’t a local aboriginal artist to introduce and help us with making aboriginal art, we tried something on our own. The wildlife park was very small and…”
Cairns Aboriginal coastal adventure and Mossman Gorge tour with clan-led stories, spear throwing, rainforest boardwalks, bush lunch, and a canvas.
“It was amazing. One of the best things we did in Australia. Mark the guide was incredible! Knowledgeable, friendly, funny, helpful…. Not only showing us various plants etc. but also pointing out Wallabies, butterflies, crocs etc. along the road, stopping at a couple of beautiful spots for infos and photos. We had a fantastic time, the art gallery was both interesting and fun. Got a free didgeridoo concert too! Had a great day, great activity and especially great guide! Thanks Mark!”
Spend 9 hours from Sydney on a small-group Blue Mountains Aboriginal tour with Zanza Wiradjuri guides, bush foods, and a Catherine’s Walk.
“I can recommend the tour without reservation. The communication and pick-up went smoothly. We drove to Featherdale Wildlife Park first thing in the morning where we were among the first guests to have the chance to take photos with the koalas. There were lots of informative stories on the drive. In Katoomba we picked up our Aboriginal guide Yamandirra and drove to the Blue Mountains National Park. There we first got an overview of the different tribes and Aboriginal areas as well as an introduction to the traditions of the Aborigines. After a cleansing ritual, we walked through the park and learned all about the animals and plants, spirits, stories…”
Cross Cairns Harbour with Mandingalbay Yidinji guides for welcome to Country, soap-tree lesson, bush walk, tools, and morning tea.
“Dear Madams & Sirs, The activity did not happen. We received a SMS message from Mandingalbay tours , that due to low numbers the tour had been canceled. We wrote already back and asked them to give us full refund, because we had not the time to wait for another activity, and had to leave Cairns the same day. So please, help with the refund for this not-happen-activity. Thank you and best wishes Harald & Magrit Elsner”
A 16-hour Kangaroo Island day with Ngarrindjeri elder Mark Koolmatrie, bush food stories, wildlife stops, and included lunch.
“We didn't feel the 50% price hike over the standard day tour was worth it. Also, compared to the standard day tour the stops were rushed and you saw less. Long drives within the trip. If the guide had been miked up there was plenty of time Read more”
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