Discover Aboriginal Experiences Northern Territory Cobourg Peninsula• 13 1 2 NORTHERN TERRITORY 3 4 5 6 •East Arnhem Land 9 1 Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat 8 12 2 Davidson’s Arnhem Land Safaris Katherine• 3 Intrepid Travel - Journey to East Arnhem Land 4 Kakadu Cultural Tours 5 Kakadu Tourism 6 Lord’s Kakadu & Arnhem Land Safaris 7 Maruku Arts 8 Nitmiluk Tours 9 Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tours 10 RT Tours Australia 11 SEIT Outback Australia 12 Top Didj Cultural Experience & Art Gallery 13 Venture North Safaris 14 Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia – Ayers Rock Resort
Alice Springs• 10
Uluru• 7 11 14
DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES TRADE FACT SHEETS - FEBRUARY 2018 BREMER ISLAND ABORIGINAL OWNED BANUBANU BEACH RETREAT Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat offers an escape from the hustle of modern life. Nestled in the north east coves of Bremer Island (known to the locals as Dhambaliya), in Yolngu Sea Country, our maximum of 16 guests enjoy the space and freedom of finding their own island paradise.
The retreat is a unique eco beach retreat like no other. It’s include two jumbo single camp beds, linen and fans. The Beach simplicity is its appeal. Guests have the option to participate in House and Hideaway Cabin cater comfortably for two people. Three an array of highly engaging tours that include traditional Yolngu deluxe beachfront eco tents are hot property being just metres from hunting and cultural tours, a bluewater fishing charter, self the beach and also include a private deck and en-suite. guided walking trails, beach fishing and turtle watching. Guests share the dining experience and have a common area to Through a fishing tour you will be exposed to some of the most relax, unwind and share stories (or just enjoy a good book from abundant and picturesque fishing grounds in the area. Catch your our collection). Guests are invited to chill out in the recreational Marketing Helen Martin dinner and enjoy your very own fisherman’s basket. Be a part of a area with a book or chat with Helen and Trevor the owners and Contact world class bird and turtle watching experience and explore the your hosts about the history of Bremer Island. The facilities are Reservations +61 8 8987 8085 untouched strip of coastline providing exquisite views. simple so that guests can appreciate beach living and being close Phone to nature. An array of accommodation options are available to enable you Reservations [email protected] to relax and enjoy this pristine and spectacular island hideaway. This is the perfect retreat, if you’re looking for a unique remote Email To enhance the ultimate camping experience, twin share tents island holiday destination. Website www.banubanu.com
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DELUXE BEACH FRONT ECO TENTS Daily Year round N/A 1 4 Product Category Active Adventure, Art & Culture, Coastal & Fan cooled tents with ensuites and private decks. Located Aquatic, Nature & Wildlife, Relax & Restore metres from the beach with uninterrupted sea views. Includes a Region North East Arnhemland, NT king bed or two single beds, all meals, toiletries and permit fees. Getting There Gove is situated half way between Darwin Daily Year round N/A 1 2 HIDEAWAY CABIN and Cairns. Flights with Qantas Airlink arrive Tucked away in a lush monsoonal vine thicket setting allowing daily. Boat transfers from the mainland to solitude and privacy. Includes a double bed, fan, ensuite, all Bremer Island and return are provided (POA). meals, toiletries and permit fees. Light air charter costs can be provided on request (15 minute flight).
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BEACH HOUSE Daily Year round N/A 1 2 Tucked away in a lush monsoonal vine thicket setting allowing solitude and privacy. Includes a double bed, fan, ensuite, all meals, toiletries and permit fees.
TWIN SHARE TENTED ACCOMMODATION Daily Year round N/A 1 2 Set in a garden setting. Includes 2 jumbo sized camp beds, quality mattresses, linen, fly sheets, fans, shared bathroom facilities and all meals.
FISHING CHARTERS Daily Year round 1-5 days 1 4 Fish the Arafura sea. Every person is supplied a boat rod with bait, ice and tackle. Caters for all levels of experience and skill. Policy of catch and release, keeping only what is needed for meals for guests.
CULTURAL VISIT On Request Year round 3 hours 2 8 Local Aboriginal community members show guests aspects of (depends on their culture. Includes bird and turtle watching and a 3 hour availability 4WD tour of Bremer Island. of Yolngu community)
TRADITIONAL SPEAR FISHING/CRABBING TOUR On Request Year round 3 hours 2 8 Learn about the customs and traditions of the local Yolngu (depends on community availability of Yolngu community) Davidson’s ArnhemLand Safaris
A registered sacred site, Mt Borradaile resides on Aboriginal land just a 50-minute flight from Darwin. Ranked in the top five natural, cultural sites anywhere in the world by the founder of the World Wilderness Congress, Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris explores the area extensively on its multi-day tours.
Mt Borradaile is in Arnhem Land, on Aboriginal land with restricted exclusive lodge at Mount Borradaile make the experience even access. Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris have been entrusted by the more special. Traditional owners, the Ulba Bunidj people, to show small groups Daily tours and activities are all guided to immerse members of people this unique and special part of Australia. into the surroundings through a vast range of activities. Get Tours are based from the lodge, within half an hour of some involved with world-class galleries of spectacular rock art, of Northern Territory’s best rock art sites and most diverse amazing landscapes of open woodlands, floodplains, monsoonal ecosystems, all enriched by a cultural overlay that stretches back rainforests, idyllic billabongs as well as an abundance of flora and 50,000 years. The multi-award winning safari adventures aim fauna to spot. Marketing Ray Curry to create a cosy atmosphere with their accommodation options Contact ensuring you can cosy up and relax. Secluded cabins in the Reservations +61 8 8979 0413 Min Phone Experiences Days Operating Season Duration Max Numbers Numbers Reservations [email protected] Email DELUXE CABIN WITH ENSUITE Daily Mar - Oct N/A 1 2 Private luxury cabin with queen bed, ceiling fans, high end Website www.arnhemland-safaris.com fixtures, polished wooden floor boards, linen, tea/coffee making facilities, full ensuite and outdoor decking. Included all meals Product Type Accommodation, Restaurant, (excludes beverages), tours, activities, Barramundi fishing and Short Tour, Cruise permits for Arnhem Land, 25 solar power and Wi-Fi. Caters for Independent Travellers & Groups
CABIN WITH ENSUITE Daily Mar - Oct N/A 1 2 Product Category Active Adventure, Art & Culture, Private cabin with queen or twin beds, ensuite, ceiling fans, Bush & Outback, Nature & Wildlife linen, outdoor decking. Included all meals (excludes beverages), Region North West Arnhem Land, NT tours, activities, Barramundi fishing and permits for Arnhem Land, 25 solar power and Wi-Fi. Getting There Access via air charters ex-Darwin or Jabiru DAVIDSON’S ARNHEMLAND SAFARIS Daily Mar - Nov 3 days, N/A 2 (POA) or drive 4.5 hours from Darwin by 4WD vehicle only (a per person track access Accommodation at Arnhemland Safari Lodge for 3 days and 3 nights levy is applicable). nights. Includes daily tours, all meals and permits.
DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES TRADE FACT SHEETS - FEBRUARY 2018 Intrepid Travel- Journey INto EAST ARNHEM LAND In the farthest reaches of remote Northern Australia lies Arnhem Land. This vast and rugged wilderness is where the Yolngu people have lived for millennia. On this seven-day adventure discover this beautiful stretch of traditional land. Learn about Dhuwa and Yirritja way of life, which will challenge many of us that live in westernised society. Then depart the mainland for nearby Bremer Island and feel like castaways marooned on this spectacular oasis, devoid of human development and interference. Don’t pass up this unique opportunity to witness the close cultural connection between the land and Australia’s Indigenous people, the oldest civilization on Earth.
Marketing David (Thommo) Thomson East Arnhem Land is a truly untouched part of Australia, rich with Heading to Bremer Island, you can enjoy the next two days Contact culture and tradition. Arrive at Nyinyikay and be greeted with relaxing and reflecting at Banubanu Beach Retreat. Perhaps set a traditional Welcome to Country and a welcoming dance. This out on one of the many walking trails through the dunes, practice Reservations +61 3 8594 3904 important tradition ties into one of the areas Dingo song lines, some bird watching or beach combing, or head out on the boat for Phone which you will learn about during your time here. a days fishing or exploring East Bremer Island, a pure white sand Reservations [email protected] Island a short boat ride away from Banubanu. Email Enjoy two days of cultural activities with the Nyinyikay traditional Yolngu owners. These activities could include making On arrival back on the mainland, visit Yirrkala’s world famous Website www.intrepidtravel.com spears and Yidaki (didgeridoos) for men, or collecting materials art gallery. The Buku Art Centre presents art works created by and dyes for basket making. There will also be an opportunity to men and women of the many Aboriginal clans in the area, with Product Type Extended Tour witness the hunting and gathering methods, or if you’re more paintings, sculptures, wood crafts, and cross hatching techniques interested in the traditional arts, the homeland also teaches on display, and learn about how this establishment serves Caters for Independent Travellers & Groups some traditional dances as well as bark painting, jewellery as a learning centre for the local children of the surrounding making and basket weaving. At the end of each day, sit with the communities. Enjoy a final meal with your group before finishing Product Category Active Adventure, Art & Culture, traditional owners around the fire and make the most of this the following morning at Gove airport. Bush & Outback, Coastal & Aquatic, unique opportunity to learn about their culture. Nature & Wildlife
Min Region North East Arnhem Land, NT Experiences Days Operating Season Duration Max Numbers Numbers Getting There Departs from Gove, accessed by daily flights JOURNEY INTO EAST ARNHEM LAND Set May - Oct 7 days 4 10 from Cairns and Darwin. Departing from and returning to Gove spend your time as guests Departures of the Nyinyikay traditional Yolngu owners and Bremer Island Banubanu Beach Retreat and visit Yirrkala’s world famous art gallery. Includes hotel pick up in Gove, all touring, most meals, camping with basic facilities (3 nights), beach cabin (2 nights), Lodge (1 night).
DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES TRADE FACT SHEETS - FEBRUARY 2018 Kakadu Cultural Tours ABORIGINAL OWNED
Offering unique and exclusive cultural experiences in Kakadu and West Arnhem Land, Kakadu Cultural Tours takes you to Ubirr, on Aboriginal land, in the heart of the Kakadu National Park. With a bevy of tour options all lead by Aboriginal guides, an experience with Kakadu Cultural Tours is an unforgettable adventure.
Kakadu Cultural Tours offers various tour options from one to The 1 Day Arnhemlander Cultural and Heritage Tour takes three day adventures. Experiences include a Guluyambi Cultural you to places inaccessible to most, including ancient rock art Cruise and the 1 Day Arnhemlander Cultural and Heritage Tour, sites, where you’ll meet Aboriginal artists and learn about food all led by Aboriginal guides providing insights into their culture. gathering and bush tucker preparation. On the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise, Aboriginal guides will show Kakadu Cultural Tours is also the only operator offering travellers you the river’s abundant food chain, traditional uses for many access to the incredible Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge, a plants and animals as well as bush survival skills. Take in the beautiful abode in the centre of Kakadu National Park. Offering wonderful pristine wilderness as you leisurely cruise up stream. just twelve tented cabins, privacy is guaranteed. Marketing Liam Maher Contact
Reservations +61 8 8938 3202 Min Experiences Days Operating Season Duration Max Numbers Phone Numbers Reservations [email protected] GULUYAMBI CULTURAL CRUISE ON THE EAST ALLIAGTOR RIVER Daily May - Nov 1.45 hours 2 25 Email Boat tour of Kakadu’s East Alligator River with an Aboriginal Website www.kakaduculturaltours.com.au guide providing cultural insight. Product Type Accommodation, Short Tour, Cruise 1 DAY ARNHEMLANDER CULTURAL AND HERITAGE TOUR Daily May - Nov 8 hours 2 20 4WD Arnhem Land and Northern Kakadu tour while gaining Caters for Independent Travellers & Groups cultural knowledge. Meet with local Aboriginal artists at Injalak Arts and Craft Centre in Oenpelli. Permits, refreshments and Product Category Active Adventure, Coastal & Aquatic, lunch are included. Bush & Outback, Nature & Wildlife
HAWK DREAMING EXPERIENCE - 2 DAY KAKADU CULTURAL Daily May - Oct 2 days 1 20 Region Kakadu & West Arnhem Lander, NT EXPERIENCE Getting There Kakadu can be accessed via Darwin. From Wilderness lodge with tented cabins with ensuites. Includes Darwin hire a car or travel by coach to dinner and breakfast, sunset tour and Guluyambi Cultural Cruise. Kakadu. Jabiru, which is located in Kakadu, is located 255kms from Darwin (about a HAWK DREAMING EXPERIENCE - 3 DAY KAKADU CULTURAL Daily May - Oct 3 days 1 20 3 hour drive). EXPERIENCE Wilderness lodge with tented cabins with ensuites. Includes dinner and breakfast, sunset tour, Arnhem Land day tour with lunch and permits and Guluyambi Cultural Cruise.
DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES TRADE FACT SHEETS - FEBRUARY 2018 Kakadu Tourism ABORIGINAL OWNED
Immerse yourself in the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park with the proudly Indigenous owned Kakadu Tours. With a wide range of outdoor adventures taking you from the Kakadu National Park to the Warradjan Cultural Center, with a Yellow Water cruise along the way, there’s something for everyone in one of the Top End’s favourite destinations.
Kakadu Tourism is an authentic cultural tour operator that aims Also included is a visit to the Warradjan Cultural Centre, which to connect each participant with the deeply spiritual history of provides insights into the culture, history and effects of white the land. Jump onboard a cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong, settlement on the Bininj people through interactive displays where Kakadu Tourism have exclusive operator rights on board and exhibitions. their distinctive, award winning Yellow Water cruises. If you There is a range of accommodation to choose from, including the prefer an off-road adventure, discover the Spirit of Kakadu Cooinda Lodge Kakadu, the gateway to Yellow Water Billabong, Adventure Tour in the comfort of a modern 4WD, where you’ll or the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, which is amusingly visit waterfalls, swimming holes and escarpments. Marketing James Robinson shaped like a croc. Camping and caravan grounds are also Contact available within Cooinda Campground. Reservations +61 8 8979 1500 Phone Min Experiences Days Operating Season Duration Max Numbers Numbers Reservations [email protected] Email [email protected] COOINDA LODGE KAKADU N/A Year round N/A 1 4 Surrounded by Kakadu National Park and the gateway to Website www.kakadutourism.com Yellow Water Billabong. Private rooms with ensuite, tea/coffee Product Type Accommodation, Restaurant, facilities, 2 swimming pools, Barra Bar and Bistro, gift shop, Short Tour, Cruise petrol station and general store. Caters for Independent Travellers & Groups MERCURE KAKADU CROCODILE HOTEL N/A Year round N/A 1 4 Kakadu’s only 4 star property. Air conditioned rooms, private Product Category Active Adventure, Art & Culture, courtyard and balcony overlooking the interior garden. Bush & Outback ,Culinary Experiences, Escarpment Restaurant and Bar, swimming pool, art gallery, Nature & Wildlife gift shop, laundry, room service, business centre and more. Region Kakadu, NT COOINDA CAMPGROUND N/A Year round N/A N/A N/A Getting There Kakadu can be accessed via Darwin. From Caters for powered sites, budget accommodation or campers. Darwin hire a car or travel by coach to Jabiru, Includes cooking facilities and access to Cooinda Lodge Kakadu’s which is located in Kakadu and is 255kms pools and dining facilities. from Darwin (about a 3 hours drive). It’s a SPIRIT OF KAKADU ADVENTURE TOUR Daily Apr - Oct 1 day 4 32 further 54kms to Gagudju Lodge Cooinda Exclusive off-road 4WD tour to less accessible parts of Kakadu (Private Apr - Oct (no buses travel from Darwin to Cooinda). with an experienced guide. Air conditioned 4WD, morning and tours can be Half day afternoon tea, picnic lunch. booked Nov - Mar Nov - Mar)
DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES TRADE FACT SHEETS - FEBRUARY 2018 LORD’S KAKADU AND ArnhemLand SAFARIS
Specialising in luxury, private touring throughout Kakadu, Arnhem Land, and Kimberley regions, Lord’s Kakadu and Arnhemland Safaris delivers unforgettable life changing experiences across the Top End of Australia. The multi award-winning tour company designs each adventure to meet member’s needs and special interests and specialises in Aboriginal culture, flora and fauna.
Sab Lord is a larger than life character, and has been hosting with other award-winning operators such as Bamurru Plains, guests in the Top End for 26 years. Sab grew up in the area that Cicada Lodge and Davidsons Arnhemland Safaris. These various is now Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land and has a rather operators have also given Sab permission to act as a personal unique relationship with many local Aboriginal people who guide through their areas, so the group is able to maintain allow his tours access to restricted areas. Sab hosts camping consistency throughout the Top End. experiences at his permanent bush camp in Kakadu National Lords Safaris has won The Northern Territory’s highest honor Marketing Sab Lord Park or accommodated safaris for private groups that are Contact in Heritage and Cultural Tourism and also for Outstanding carefully planned to suit the needs of guests. Interpretive Guide, and were finalists for The Australian Tourism Reservations +61 438 808 548 Sab has permits to visit the beautiful Koolpin Gorge in Kakadu and Travel Awards for Best Tour Operator. Phone National Park, which few people get to see and also works closely Reservations [email protected] Email Min Max Experiences Days Operating Season Duration Numbers Numbers Website www.lords-safaris.com 3 DAY PEEK KAKADU & ARNHEM LAND On demand Apr - Oct 3 days 1 6 Product Type Accommodation, Restaurant, Luxury Toyota Air Conditioned GXL for three days with experienced (private tour Extended Tour, Cruise local guide. Tour includes: Jumping Crocodile Cruise, Bark Hut Inn departures Lunch, Yellow Water Cruise, Arnhem Land entry permits & Aboriginal subject to Caters for Independent Travellers & Groups Guide, Gunbalanya, Injalak Hill, Maguk and all camping fees. availability) Product Category Active Adventure, Art & Culture, 4 DAYS: KOOLPIN GORGE: KAKADU & ARNHEM LAND On demand Apr - Oct 4 days 1 6 Bush & Outback, Culinary Experiences, Luxury Toyota Air Conditioned GXL for four days with experienced local (private tour (larger Nature & Wildlife guide. Tour includes: Jumping Crocodile Cruise, Bark Hut Inn Lunch, departures groups on Yellow Water Cruise, Arnhem Land entry permits & Aboriginal Guide, subject to request) Region Gunbalanya, Injalak Hill, Maguk, Koolpin Gorge and all camping fees. Kakadu & West Arnhem Land, NT availability) Getting There Tours include pick up and return from 6 DAYS: LORDS SAFARIS, DAVIDSON’S ARNHEMLAND SAFARIS On demand Apr - Oct 6 days 1 6 Darwin, Kakadu or Jabiru accommodation. & BAMURRU PLAIN SAFARIS (private tour (larger Flights are available from most capital cities Luxury Toyota Air Conditioned GXL for six days with experienced local departures groups on to Darwin. Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) is guide. Tour includes: 1 night camping: (Kakadu) (Permanent bush subject to request) 256 kilometres from Darwin. camp), Jumping Crocodile Cruise, Lunch at Bark Hut Inn, Yellow Water availability) Cruise, 2 nights Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris, 2 nights Bamurru Plains, Aboriginal Guide, Gunbalanya, Injalak Hill (Long Tom Dreaming), Arnhem Land (Aboriginal Lands) entry permits and most meals.
DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES TRADE FACT SHEETS - FEBRUARY 2018 Maruku ARTS ABORIGINAL OWNED
Maruku Arts operates specialised tours of Aboriginal art and culture at Uluru. Hands-on workshops conducted by local practitioners introduce participants to the richness of Anangu culture and a chance to purchase outstanding art and craft – an unforgettable experience.
Established in 1984, Maruku Arts is owned by the cultural Take part in creative workshops - dot painting and punu-making custodians who occupy the Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara & (traditional wood carving), cultural tours, and inma (ceremonial Yankunytjatjara Lands of Central Australia. song and dance) and enjoy a first-hand experience of Anangu art and culture. With Uluru as the centrepoint, their homelands are as big as Sweden. This not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation celebrates The Cultural Centre inside Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park the art and culture of the Anangu - traditional owners of these showcases the Maruku Arts Gallery, while a market stall at the lands. Tours provide authentic cultural experiences in a range of town centre in Yulara, and multiple locations for tours, offer Marketing Clive Scollay individual and group options on public and private tours. many opportunities to engage with authentic local storytelling Contact in art, craft, dance and song. Join us and feel the strength of this Reservations +61 8 8956 2153 unique desert culture. Phone
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Min Max Product Type Short Tour Experiences Days Operating Season Duration Numbers Numbers Caters for Independent Travellers & Groups ABORIGINAL CULTURAL WORKSHOP Twice daily Year round 1.5 hours 5 32 A fun and organic dot painting workshop with a local Anangu artist Product Category Art & Culture, Bush & Outback (and an assisting interpreter). Learn about traditional art, symbols, tools and more to create your own artwork. Region Uluru, NT
Getting There A short walk from Ayers Rock Resort accommodation.
DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES TRADE FACT SHEETS - FEBRUARY 2018 NITMILUK TOURS ABORIGINAL OWNED
Nitmiluk Tours explores the beauty of Nitmiluk (Katherine) National Park with a range of cruises, canoes, hikes, walks, swims, and scenic helicopter flights. With a wide range of options to choose from, Nitmiluk Tours allows you to immerse yourself in the history, rugged beauty and culture of this majestic region.
Featuring some of the most stunning scenery in the Northern Running through the centre is Katherine River, which has sculpted Territory, Nitmiluk Gorge boasts waterfalls, a myriad of wildlife, a maze of waterways from the sandstone over the millennia. and breathtaking views of the Jawoyn country. Winding along Nitmiluk Tours offer a wide variety of tours and accommodation 12 kilometers of sheer rock over 70 meters high, there are 13 options. From the luxurious Cicada Lodges to self contained separate gorges to explore in Nitmiluk National Park. cabins and our tent village, there is something for everyone.
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CICADA LODGE Daily Year round N/A N/A 2 Reservations +61 8 8971 1022 Phone 18 room luxury lodge in Nitmiluk National Park. Rate includes drink on arrival, sunset appetisers and drinks and breakfast. Reservations [email protected] Email
NITMILUK CHALETS Daily Year round N/A N/A 2 - One Website www.nitmiluktours.com.au One and two bedroom self-contained chalets centrally located bedroom www.cicadalodge.com.au to explore Nimiluk National Park and gorge. Free Wi-Fi, 5 - Two Product Type Accommodation, Restaurant, Short Tour, air-conditioning, balcony, full cooking facilities, flat screen TV bedroom Extended Tour, Cruise and room service. Caters for Independent Travellers & Groups TENT VILLAGE AND SAFARI TENTS Daily Year round N/A N/A 2 - Tent Product Category Active Adventure, Art & Culture, Permanent tents located within Nitmiluk Campground, a short village Bush & Outback, Culinary Experiences, walk from Pool and amenities block. Tents are unpowered, clean 3 - Safari Nature & Wildlife and comfortable. Rate includes accommodation, linen, torch, Tents pancake breakfast, licenced bistro, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, Region Nitmiluk National Park, NT free BBQ areas, communal fridge and amenities blocks. Getting There Excellent sealed highway provides ease of access into Katherine, which is located CAMPSITE Daily Year round N/A N/A N/A about 300kms south of Darwin on the Stuart Centrally located adjacent to the Nimiluk Gorge entrance. Highway (about a 3 hour drive). The Park’s Unpowered powered campsites available. main entrance is located 30kms northeast of Katherine via a sealed road.
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HELICOPTER SCENIC FLIGHTS Daily Year round 10 - 40 2 3 Three Gorge Flight, Eight Gorge Flight, 13 Gorge Flight, 13th minutes Gorge + 17 Mile Valley Flight.
EXTENDED HELICOPTER TOURING Daily Year round N/A 2 2 Scenic flights with landing sites in Nitmiluk National Park.
TIMELESS LAND 3 GORGE CRUISE Daily Apr - Oct 3.5 - 4 hours 6 56 Cruise along three gorges. Finish tour with a swim and refreshments.
DAWN CRUISE Daily May - Oct 2 hours 8 58 Two Gorge cruise, tea or coffee before boarding.
NABILIL DREAMING SUNSET CULTURAL CRUISE Daily Jun - Aug, 3.5 hours 8 40 Two Gorge cruise and cultural experience of the Jawoyn Tue, Wed, May, people. Includes candlelit three-course buffet dinner and Fri, Sat, Sun Sep - Oct complimentary glass of sparkling wine.
ANCIENT GARLARR SAFARI Tue, Fri Apr - Oct 2.5 hours 2 8 Small boat Safari cruise through the first Gorge of Nitmiluk with cultural presentation at Indigenous rock art site and swim in the Gorge. Includes cold drinks.
BOLONGS DREAMING SAFARI Wed, Sat Apr - Oct 3.5 hours 2 8 Two Gorge cruise including rock art interpretation, gourmet lunch, basket weaving or didgeridoo playing and swimming in Nimiluk Gorge. Includes picnic lunch.
SHARING OUR COUNTRY SAFARI Mon, Thurs, Apr - Oct 4.5 hours 2 8 Three Gorge cruise including rock art interpretation, breakfast, Sun basket weaving or didgeridoo playing and swimming in Nitmiluk Gorge. Includes breakfast.
NIT NIT DREAMING TWO GORGE CULTURAL CRUISE Daily All Year 2 hours Min 8 Max 56 Cruise the first two Gorges of the Nitmiluk system
MALAPPAR TRAVELLER N/A Jul - Oct 4 hours 1 2 Half day canoe hire through the second gorge of the river system
KULUYAMPI EXPLORER N/A Jul - Oct 8 hours 1 2 Full day canoe hire up through the third and fourth Gorges
CUTTA CUTTA CAVES Daily May - Nov 1 hour 4 16 Explore the Cutta Cutta Cave system some 15 metres Pudakul Aboriginal ABORIGINAL OWNED Cultural Tours
Showcasing the rich, local culture and amazing landscape, Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tours takes you through the lands of Limilngan and Wulna with a range of different adventures available. Just 45 minutes from Darwin, Pudakul Tours are completely Aboriginal owned and operated.
Pudakul delivers an authentic Aboriginal experience. Pudakul is Learn about the common plant uses and chat with the local the name of the macaranga tree (fresh water hibiscus), which is Aboriginal people over damper (bush bread) and tea. used to make spears. There’s also the option to combine a Pudakul tour with a Jumping Choose from a range of different tours such as the Bush Tucker Crocodile Cruise or even an hour-long billabong boat cruise. Walk, which showcases the rich local culture and amazing Marketing Lynette Kenyon landscape. Also, take part in a didgeridoo and clapstick Contact demonstration, and basket and dilly bag making. Reservations +61 8 8984 9282 Phone +61 428 932 078
Min Max Reservations [email protected] Experiences Days Operating Season Duration Numbers Numbers Email Website www.pudakul.com.au PUDAKUL ABORIGINAL CULTURAL TOUR – SELF DRIVE OPTION Daily May - Oct 2 hours 2 30 Cultural experience including Welcome To Country and learning Product Type Short Tour, Cruise about bush tucker, medicine, dilly bags and basket making, didgeridoo playing or spear throwing. Includes damper and tea. Caters for Independent Travellers & Groups
ABORIGINAL CULTURAL EXPERIENCE & JUMPING CROCODILE CRUISE Daily Year round 6.5 hours 2 20 Product Category Active Adventure, Art & Culture, Crocodile cruise on Adelaide River, Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tours Bush & Outback, Nature & Wildlife for a walk and talk cultural experience. Includes tea and damper. Region Darwin, NT ABORIGINAL CULTURAL EXPERIENCE & WETLAND DISCOVERY CRUISE Daily Apr - Oct 7.5 hours 2 20 Scenic cruise on Corrobboree Billabong. Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Getting There Located just a 50 minute drive from Darwin Tours for a walk and talk cultural experience. Includes tea and damper. en-route to Kakadu near Fogg Dam (close to Window on the Wetlands and the famous Jumping Crocodile cruises). Tours have both self drive and transfer options included.
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Enjoy a gourmet Bush Dinner Tour like no other. Head on an extended Larapinta Trek to experience sensational food, rich culture and spectacular scenery with an Aboriginal guide who is also a fully trained Chef. Perfect for the hungry adventurer.
Bob (Penunka) Taylor, the owner of RT Tours Australia, is a Lunch and dinner tours include a delicious home baked meal descendant of the Arrente people and has spent 22 years prepared in a bush barbecue setting, where you can enjoy working as a Chef. He now delivers a range of professionally a relaxed chat about Aboriginal culture. The dinner tour is run experiences aimed at sharing his love of gourmet food and enhanced by the opportunity to watch the sun set over the Aboriginal culture. His deep connection with the surrounding MacDonnell Ranges as you feast on a tasty, three course meal land and people ensures an enriching experience is had by all followed by a spectacular starlit sky. Extended tours include who are lucky enough to go on tour with him. You can visit Uluru, bushwalking, bird spotting, interpretations of Aboriginal art, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and Alice Springs as well as a host of sharing of stories and the opportunity to benefit from Bob’s other spectacular spots. Tours range in duration from short first-hand knowledge of the regions natural and cultural values. lunch or dinner tours to an extended nine-day, unforgettable Marketing Bob Taylor outback adventure. Contact
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MBANTUA GOURMET LUNCH TOUR Daily Year round 7 hours 2 18 Reservations [email protected] Email 2km walk with bush food sampling and insight into Dreamtime and how Aboriginal culture has adapted since Website www.rttoursaustralia.com.au European settlement. Includes gourmet bush lunch and soft Product Type Short Tour, Extended Tour drinks, hotel pick up / drop off, National Park fees. Caters for Independent Travellers & Groups MBANTUA SUNSET AND STARLIGHT BUSH DINNER Daily Year round 7 hours 2 18 Three course gourmet bush dinner under the stars and then Product Category Active Adventure, Art & Culture, relax around an open wood fire and look out for nocturnal Bush & Outback, Culinary Experiences, wildlife. Includes gourmet bush lunch and soft drinks, hotel Nature & Wildlife pick up / drop off, National Park fees and visit to Alice Springs Region Alice Springs, NT Reserve and Simpsons Gap. Getting There Flights from most capital cities service 9 DAY CENTRAL AUSTRALIA TOUR - PRIVATE CHARTER On request Year round 4, 7, 9 days 10 14 Alice Springs daily. All tours include hotel (4 & 7 DAY OPTIONS AVAILABLE) available pick up/drop off in Alice Springs (unless Small group tour which explores Alice Springs, Western otherwise noted). MacDonnell Ranges, Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Park. Tour starts and finishes at Ayers Rock Resort. Includes National Park fees, transport, most meals and all camping equipment/ accommodation.
DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES TRADE FACT SHEETS - FEBRUARY 2018 SEIT OUTBACK AUSTRALIA
SEIT Outback Australia is a specialised small group touring company, offering the opportunity to explore the real central Australia. This innovative touring company focuses on providing clients with the ultimate interpretive touring in the heart of Australia including unique Aboriginal touring beyond the boundaries of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Are you bold enough to wander off the beaten track? If so, then local Traditional Owners in Central Australia to offer unique come SEIT Outback Australia with us and discover the real deal experiences on Aboriginal homelands beyond the boundaries of in small group touring on one of our exclusive and specialised Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park at Cave Hill and Patji. Our off-road award-winning cultural experiences. adventures take you deep into the heart and history of the local Anangu (Aboriginal people). SEIT Outback Australia offers touring with a difference to remote cultural locations in the Red Centre. Kathy and Brett As Sammy Wilson, Traditional Owner of Uluru, says ‘Come for the Graham have developed close and respectful partnerships with Rock, but discover the people’. Marketing Kathy Graham Contact
Reservations +61 8 8956 3156 Phone
Min Reservations [email protected] Experiences Days Operating Season Duration Max Numbers Numbers Email Website www.seitoutbackaustralia.com.au CAVE HILL Daily Year round 8 - 9 hours 4 11 4WD journey deep into the desert of the Pitjantjatjara Lands to Product Type Short Tour visit Cave Hill, the site of the Seven Sisters Tjukurpa (creation stories), possibly the most significant art site in Central Caters for Independent Travellers & Groups Australia. Includes hotel transfers, permits/entry fees, morning tea, lunch and water. Product Category Active Adventure, Art & Culture, Bush & Outback, Nature & Wildlife PATJI Tues, Thur, Apr - Oct 7 hours 2 9 4WD adventure out to the traditional homelands of the Sat Region Uluru, NT Uluru family including viewing sunset on a private sand dune Getting There Some flights from Sydney, Melbourne, overlooking Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Includes hotel transfers, Cairns and Alice Springs go directly to permits and entry fees, afternoon tea, sparkling apple juice Ayers Rock (Connellan) Airport and there and light refreshment on sunset and water. are connecting flights from most capital cities. Tours include pick up from all Ayers Rock Resort Hotels.
DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES TRADE FACT SHEETS - FEBRUARY 2018 TOP DIDJ CULTURAL EXPERIENCE & ART GALLERY
Experience a truly authentic Indigenous cultural experience led by an Aboriginal artist. Learn how to paint your own artwork to keep as a souvenir, make fire with sticks, and test your skills at throwing a spear with a woomera, and checkout the wildlife.
The Top Didj Cultural Experience has been developed to offer This fantastic 2 ½ hour interpretive experience will not only visitors a unique cultural interaction with the Aboriginal people teach you about our local Indigenous culture but also provide of Katherine. Their rich culture provides an avenue for local many hands on activities such as painting a piece of Indigenous Indigenous artists to tell their story and to showcase traditional artwork, testing your skills at fire lighting and holding or feeding activities such as fire lighting, spear throwing with a woomera baby wallabies. View and purchase some of the best Indigenous and painting while educating visitors about their culture and way art and didgeridoos in the Northern Territory. Marketing Alex Ariston life. The cultural experience is designed to promote a positive Contact experience with Aboriginal people. Reservations +61 8 8971 2751 Phone
Min Experiences Days Operating Season Duration Max Numbers Reservations [email protected] Numbers Email
CULTURAL TOUR Daily May - Oct 2.5 hours 4 40 Website www.topdidj.com Interpretive experience for the family includes learning about Aboriginal Art and creating your own, learn to light fire with Product Type Short Tour 2 special sticks, learn to throw a spear, hold or feed baby wallabies, view and purchase some of the best Aboriginal art. Caters for Independent Travellers & Groups Includes wrist band with Manual Pamkal’s (guide) tribe embossed. Product Category Art & Culture, Bush & Outback
Region Katherine, NT
Getting There Excellent sealed highway provides ease of access into Katherine, which is located about 300 kms south of Darwin on the Stuart Highway (about a 3 hour drive).
DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES TRADE FACT SHEETS - FEBRUARY 2018 venture north safaris
Discover 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 of Kakadu National Park in this quintessential Australian ‘Top End’ experience.
Venture North Safaris is one of the Northern Territory’s leading The billabongs, rivers and coastline also produce some of the cultural and eco-tourism operators. Offering a very high standard best fishing locations in the world. Cool down in a crystal clear of touring and expert guides, this family owned, multi-award pool in Kakadu National Park or cross the East Alligator River winning company has restricted access permits into various border into Aboriginal Arnhem Land, where you can see ancient regions of Arnhem Land. Venture North Safaris can offer you an rock paintings and gain a firsthand understanding of the history authentic, one-on-one experience with local Aboriginal people. and traditions of the world’s oldest living culture. Travel from Darwin in 4WD, air-conditioned comfort to exotic Visit the remote Cobourg Peninsula and the spectacular beauty and unique destinations in Australia’s Top End. Learn about of Garig Gunak Barlu National Park where the Aboriginal Marketing Aaron Gange the region’s Aboriginal culture as you visit the waterways and occupants still hunt dugong and sea turtles using traditional Contact wetlands that are host to an amazing array of wildlife including methods. This region is also home to the Garig Gunak Barlu crocodiles, water buffalo, banteng, wild boar, goanna and dingo. Marine Park, the Northern Territory’s largest marine park. It is Reservations +61 8 8927 5500 Hundreds of bird species inhabit the rain forests and flood plains here Venture North Safaris operates their unique safari-style Phone of the region, making it a bird watcher’s paradise. camp; Cobourg Coastal Camp. Venture North Australia really has Reservations [email protected] something for everyone. Email
Website www.venturenorth.com.au Min Experiences Days Operating Season Duration Max Numbers Numbers Product Type Accommodation, Extended Tour, Cruise 5 DAY KAKADU, ARNHEM LAND AND COBOURG PENINSULA Mon, Thurs May - Nov 5 days 2 6 Caters for Luxury 4WD Landcruiser tour of Kakadu and Aboriginal rock Independent Travellers & Groups art in Arnhem Land. Camp in Bush Bungalows and on Cobourg Product Category Active Adventure, Art & Culture, Peninsula then explore the NT’s largest marine park by boat. Bush & Outback, Culinary Experiences, Includes permits and fees, cruise fee, accommodation (twin Nature & Wildlife share), professional guide, vehicle and meals.
4 DAY KAKADU, ARNHEM LAND AND COBOURG PENINSULA Tue, Fri May - Nov 4 days 2 6 Region Kakadu & West Arnhem Land, NT + Kimberley Luxury 4WD Landcruiser tour of Aboriginal rock art in Arnhem Getting There Tours depart from Darwin except the 4-day Land. Camp on Cobourg Peninsula then explore the NT’s largest Arnhem Land and Cobourg Peninsula Tour, marine park by boat. Includes permits and fees, cruise fee, which departs from Jabiru (in Kakadu) accommodation (twin share), professional guide, vehicle and meals. 256kms from Darwin. PRIVATE CHARTERS N/A Nov - Apr N/A 1 6 Tailor made group and individual tours including wilderness trips, cultural safaris, photographic, wildlife and fishing tours. Travel in luxury 4WD Landcruisers.
DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES TRADE FACT SHEETS - FEBRUARY 2018 VOYAGES INDIGENOUS ABORIGINAL OWNED TOURISM AUSTRALIA -AYERS ROCK RESORT From the sanctuary of the hotel to the open spaces of the campground, no matter where you stay at Ayers Rock Resort, you’ll experience the true beauty of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Ayers Rock Resort allows you to immerse yourself in the timeless By night, dine under a canopy of stars at the award-winning landscape of one of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders. Sounds of Silence buffet BBQ dinner. After dinner, take a tour of Nestled behind spectacular sand dunes, the Resort itself lies the stars with our resident astronomer. hidden from the rest of the national park. With over 65 tours, There are also 13 other dining experiences throughout the local activities and attractions within The Resort and the Uluru- Resort including self cook BBQ, buffet and al a carte restaurants, Kata Tjuta National Park, you won’t be short of adventure. as well as casual café dining. This oasis provides a variety of You can ride a camel across the desert dunes, hop on a Harley or accommodation options for every possible taste and budget – take a base walk of Uluru (Ayers Rock) to name just a few. A visit from the 5 star Sails in the Desert Hotel and the comfortable Marketing Peter Graham Contact to the Red Ochre Spa is the perfect way to relax in this timeless Desert Gardens Hotel, to the self-contained Emu Walk environment. A stroll through the renowned Mulgara Gallery is Apartments, the authentic Outback Pioneer Hotel and the Ayers Reservations +61 2 8296 8010 also highly recommended. Rock Resort Campground. Phone
Reservations Min [email protected] Experiences Days Operating Season Duration Max Numbers Email Numbers Website www.ayersrockresort.com.au BUSH YARNS Daily Year round 30 minutes N/A N/A Listen to the yarns being told by Aboriginal storytellers about Product Type Accommodation, Restaurant, Short Tour Aboriginal history, culture and traditional techniques being used on the land. Caters for Independent Travellers & Groups
Product Category PUTITJA DANCERS Fri - Tue Year round 35 minutes N/A N/A Art & Culture, Bush & Outback, Nature & Wildlife Putitja dancers showcase colourful, traditional Anangu dance performance. Region Uluru, NT
GUIDED GARDEN WALKS Daily Year round 1 hour N/A N/A Getting There Some flights from Sydney, Cairns and Alice Aboriginal guides highlight local flora of the hotels garden. Springs go directly to Ayers Rock (Conellan) Airport and there are connecting flights from Learn about how Aboriginal people traditionally lived by using DELUXE BEACH FRONT ECO TENTS the bush for food and medicinal purposes. most capital cities. The airport is conveniently located just six kms from Ayers Rock Resort BUSH TUCKER EXPERIENCE Daily Year round 45 minutes N/A N/A (10 minutes travel) and complimentary airport transfers are provided. Learn about native Australian ingredients, ancient food preparation techniques and a demonstration of how these ingredients can be used in modern cooking.
DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES TRADE FACT SHEETS - FEBRUARY 2018