DISCOVER
Gain insights into the significance of the Barka/Darling River to the Barkandji people through a powerful sculpture that highlights their ongoing struggle for water rights as a life-giving force.
The Barkandji people credit the Ngatyi, the Rainbow Serpents for the creation of Barka, the lifeblood and centre of Barkandji culture and identity. Artist Badger Bates’ impressive steel sculpture of a Ngatyi sits high in the Australian Museum’s Hintze Hall, honouring the Ancestor spirits of this land and asking all of those that walk beneath it to join in learning, and caring for land, sky and water health.
The Save our Ngatyi (Rainbow Serpents) sculpture embodies the deep respect and spiritual connection the Barkandji hold for water and the environment, a connection passed down through generations. Through its flowing form and symbolism, the expansive steel sculpture highlights the urgent need to preserve and respect the natural world, starting with the Barka/Darling River, one of Australia’s most iconic waterways.
Australian Museum
SAVE OUR NGATYI (RAINBOW SERPENTS) | Free entry
ROAR
Explore the rich culture and poignant history of the Taribelang Bunda people of the Bundaberg region on a half-day Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Tour. Visit ‘The Hummock’, an extinct remnant volcano, where you’ll hear Dreaming stories and learn about traditional skills like making boomerangs and grinding bunya nuts into bread.
Discover how the Taribelang Bunda caught fish in traditional stone wall traps at the mouth of the Burnett River and used sap to stun their catch. You can even try your hand at swinging a bullroarer, a wooden instrument attached to string made of kangaroo tail that creates a haunting hum. The bullroarer was used to warn people to stay away when sacred ceremonies were taking place.
Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours
YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW TOUR | Adult from AU$99
Explore
Walk the storied landscapes of Fremantle / Walyalup on the Explore Truth-Telling in Fremantle tour, led by proud Whadjuk man Steven Jacobs. Begin with a Welcome to Country and Sand Ceremony at Bathers Beach, and be steeped in the Dreamtime stories passed down through generations. Along the way, you’ll learn the significance of the Whalers Tunnel and hear truth-telling tales that reveal a deeper history of the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River), all while surrounded by spectacular views from Roundhouse Lookout Point.
This 90-minute, 1km walking tour connects you to Noongar culture. You’ll explore native bush medicines, taste bush foods, and discover the traditional knowledge that has thrived in these lands for millennia. Whether standing at iconic landmarks or walking along sandy trails, you’ll leave with a profound appreciation for the Noongar people’s heritage and their enduring connection to this stunning Country.
In Culture Tours
EXPLORE TRUTH-TELLING IN WALYALUP | Adult from AU$99
WALKABOUT
Discover the rich traditions of the Yugambeh people on the Jellurgal Walkabout, a two-hour guided tour at Burleigh Headland's sacred “Dreaming Mountain”, Jellurgal (Burleigh Headland). Explore native plants, traditional medicines, and bush tucker whilst listening to Creation stories that bring the cultural significance of the land to life.
The experience begins with an audio-visual presentation before your Yugambeh guide takes you to culturally significant sites. You'll learn about traditional fishing and hunting practices while enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Burleigh Headland and gaining an appreciation of the Yugambeh’s ecological practices that have preserved this breathtaking landscape for thousands of years.
Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre
JELLURGAL WALKABOUT | Adult from AU$39
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AWAKEN
Learn about the profound cultural heritage of the Ngarinyin people on the Injiid Marlabu Calls Us tour at El Questro Station in the Kimberley. This experience brings to life the history of reconciliation through the story of Injiid, the first Traditional Custodian of El Questro to connect with non-Indigenous people.
The tour begins with a traditional burning and cleansing ceremony that will awaken your senses to the spirit of this ancient land. Through healing rituals, captivating generational stories and discussions about the Ngarinyin language and culture, you'll gain an authentic understanding of the Ngarinyin against the backdrop of rugged gorges, serene waterfalls, and expansive wilderness.
El Questro
INJIID MARLABU CALLS US | From AU$120
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