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Wula Guda Nyinda Pudakal Aboriginal Cultural Tours
Worn Gundidj
Wula Guda Nyinda offers a range of guided bushwalks , 4WD tours , or snorkel and kayak adventures around the magnificent Shark Bay World Heritage Area of Western Australia . Your guide , Darren ‘ Capes ’ Capewell will enthral you with his charismatic and passionate approach to sharing his beautiful part of the country and culture with you .
Each tour is a unique adventure uncovering the secrets , stories and traditions of the Aboriginal people ’ s harmonious relationship with the land , including your guide ’ s own deep spiritual connection . Tours depart from Denham or Monkey Mia . price guide : $
Located just 45 minutes from Darwin , Pudakul offers a fascinating two-hour tour focussed on the region ’ s unique nature and culture . Engage with local Aboriginal people , learn basket weaving , dilly bag making and the techniques used in the process . Have a go at throwing a spear or blowing a didgeridoo , play the clapsticks and learn about local food and bush medicine .
Tours depart at 10.30am from Thursday to Monday each week between April and November . price guide : $
Aboriginal Heritage Walk Melbourne
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve is located in the spectacular Great Ocean Road region , one hour west of the popular Twelve Apostles and just ten minutes from Warrnambool .
The reserve sits inside the crater of a dormant volcano and has a plethora of wildlife to encounter . This , coupled with guided tours to learn about Aboriginal culture and history , provides a truly unique ecotourism experience on the Great Ocean Road .
Worn Gundidj guided tours are available every day at 11am .
Enjoy an authentic Aboriginal experience in the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens , just a 15-minute walk from the centre of Melbourne . Local Aboriginal guides take you on a journey which incorporates the themes of spirit , connection and land . Stories and culture of the original inhabitants are introduced , along with the plant lore of traditional foods and medicine , tools and ceremony .
This award-winning tour takes one and a half hours and departs every Tuesday to Friday and on the first Sunday of each month .
Venture North price guide : $
Kakadu Cultural Tours price guide : $$
See the unique animal and marine life of the remote Cobourg Peninsula , experience the Aboriginal culture and rock art of Arnhem Land , and be awed by the majestic waterfalls in Kakadu National Park with one of the Northern Territory ' s leading cultural and ecotourism operators .
Departing from Darwin , Venture North enjoys unparalleled access into many restricted regions of the Northern Territory including the Cobourg Peninsula , where they operate their safari-style Cobourg Coastal Camp .
Kakadu Cultural Tours offer unique and exclusive experiences in Kakadu and Arnhem Land . Aboriginal guides provide you with an insight into their culture , the East Alligator River ’ s abundant food chain , traditional uses for many plants and animals as well as bush survival skills .
Experiences include the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise , Guluyambi Wet Season Cultural Cruise , Magela Creek System and one-day Arnhemlander Cultural & Heritage Tour .
Hire a car or travel by coach to Kakadu from Darwin .
Destination Nitmiluk price guide : $$$$$
Banubanu price guide : $$
Located approximately 300 kilometres south of Darwin , Nitmiluk Gorge features some of the most stunning scenery in the Top End , with raging waterfalls ( in season ), a myriad of wildlife and spectacular views of the Jawoyn country .
Stay within the national park at the Nitmiluk caravan and campground , relax in a permanent tent or fully self-contained chalet , or indulge at the luxurious Cicada Lodge . Enjoy a cruise , canoe , walk , helicopter tour , swim or just relax within this breathtaking centrepiece of the Northern Territory .
Banubanu is an exclusive eco-wilderness retreat on Bremer Island in North East Arnhem Land , accessible by boat transfer from Gove . Experience Yolgnu Culture with members from the local indigenous Australian community , go bird watching , see the turtles or try your hand at fishing and cook up your freshly caught catch for a tasty dinner treat .
Accommodation options include five twin share tents or two cabins . Qantas Airlink and Airnorth flights to Gove depart Darwin and Cairns daily .
From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’. price guide : $ price guide : $$$$
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