1 DISCOVER THE MEANING OF “COUNTRY” IN QUEENSLAND
The only state in Australia with two distinct Indigenous cultures, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, Queensland offers some of the country’s most authentic traditional experiences. Hosted by Mandingalbay Yidinji people, Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours offer cruises, camping and mangrove eco-tours in an Indigenous Protected Reserve near Cairns Harbour. mandingalbay.com.au
2 MEET ABORIGINAL ARTISTS IN THE HEART OF THE RED CENTER
With its base at Uluṟu in Australia’s Red Center, Maruku Arts is a not-for-profit collective of more
than 900 Anangu artists, who live in the remote Aboriginal communities across the continent’s Central and Western Desert. Visitors can enjoy the gallery, dot-painting workshops and guided walks of Uluṟu. maruku.com.au
3 WALK A CULTURAL HERITAGE TRAIL ACROSS TASMANIA
Wukalina Walk is an award winning four-day experience in the north east of Tasmania (or “Lutruwita”). Join an Indigenous guide from the Palawa community to hike the wonderfully wild coastline and learn about 40,000 years of Aboriginal history, try some native bush foods and share their knowledge of Country. wukalinawalk.com.au
4 INDULGE IN A GOURMET CULINARY CRUISE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
Saltwater Eco Tours offers unique marine experiences on a heritage-listed sailing boat, with the chance to learn about Indigenous bush tucker ingredients, sample gourmet native-infused menus, sip local brews and enjoy live music as you cruise the waterways of Mooloolaba on Queensland’s
stunning Sunshine Coast, north of Brisbane. saltwaterecotours.com.au
5 UNCOVER ANCIENT ABORIGINAL ROCK ART IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
See South Australia with fresh eyes by joining an Indigenous tour of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. Known for is incredible geology, ancient fossils and Aboriginal rock art, the park can be explored with an Adnyamathanha guide on a hiking, biking or four-wheel-drive adventure from Wilpena Pound Resort. wilpenapound.com.au
6 SEEK OUT SPIRITUAL HEALING IN NEW SOUTH WALES
Discover the Dreaming stories of Djirringanj Country on a twonight immersive, accessible Yuin
Retreat with Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness, south of Sydney. Hosted by members of the Yuin Aboriginal community, guests will experience a traditional welcome ceremony, a guided walk in Gulaga National Park and an indigenous healing session. ngaranaboriginalculture.com
7 JOIN A CULTURAL CRUISE IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
A cruise on the East Alligator River with Kakadu Cultural Tours is a spectacular way to take in the
wonders of Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Northern Territory. Hosted by an Aboriginal guide, guests will learn about the significance of this ancient landscape and pay a visit to Arnhem Land. kakaduculturaltours.com.au
8 IMMERSE YOURSELF IN INDIGENOUS ART IN CANBERRA
Home to the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, with more than
7,500 works, Canberra’s National Gallery of Australia is the country’s largest dedicated exhibition space showcasing First Nations’ creativity. The moving Aboriginal Memorial commemorates the Indigenous people who have lost their lives defending their lands and tells the story of the continuing struggles faced. nga.gov.au
9 KAYAK THE SHARK BAY WORLD HERITAGE AREA IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The dramatic red dunes and turquoise waters of Western Australia’s World Heritage-listed Shark Bay, or Gutharraguda, have sustained the Nhanda and Malgana people for more than 40,000 years. Explore Francois Peron National Park with an Indigenous guide on a kayak or stand-up paddle
board with Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures. wulagura.com.au
10 GO ON AN ABORIGINAL HERITAGE WALK IN MELBOURNE
Visitors to Victoria can join an Indigenous heritage walk of Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, to gain a fascinating insight into the rich culture and history of Australia’s First Peoples through its precious collections of native, rare and threatened flora and fauna. rbg.vic.gov.au
