5 Experiences to Celebrate NAIDOC Week

Amelia Belcastro

NAIDOC week serves a good reminder to reflect on the history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. With this year’s theme focusing on the strength, vision and legacy of past and future achievements, we look to the experiences that are owned and operated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs, thanks to our partnership with Welcome to Country 

These experiences connect you to the World’s oldest continuous living cultures. Whether it’s through stories around the fire, a serving of bush tucker or a cultural walk, these transformative experiences will take you on a journey while championing their success. 

Looking to embrace NAIDOC week? Support the community with one of these 5 experiences. 

Kuku Yalanji Daintree Rainforest Tour with Lunch

Get ready to delve into the culture of the Kuku Yalanji people with this unique tour of the Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge. Having lived in harmony with the environment for over 50,000 years, your expert guide will show you how the community have survived, teaching you about food and medicine, while pointing out cultural sites.  

An immersive experience, you won’t leave before tasting bush tucker, swimming in freshwater streams and trying your hand at a boomerang and spear throwing. 

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Cruise to the Tiwi Islands with Guided Tour

Soak in the rich culture of the Tiwi Islands with this full day tour. Known for its art and hospitality, experience the Wurrumiyanga community as you follow your guide around Bathurst Island.  

Welcomed with a traditional totem dance and smoking ceremony, you’ll enjoy a morning tea before touring the Mission Precinct. After the included lunch, you’ll get to create your own work of art under the watchful eye of an Aboriginal artist, which can be printed on a souvenir to take home. 

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Stand Up Paddle Board Aboriginal Cultural Tour

The perfect balance of exercise and exploration, this stand-up paddle board tour in Coffs Harbour is a fun way to see the sights. Paddle down Solitary Islands Marine Park with your guide as they teach you about the Gumbaynggirr people. 

You’ll listen to dreamtime stories and sample bush foods as you connect with both land and water. In between, you’ll take a break for morning tea, and maybe even pick up some of the language. 

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Introduction to Aboriginal Art

Venture deep into the world of Aboriginal art with this group Kaurna art workshop. An opportunity for friends and family to engage in arts and culture, your group will get two hours to let the creative juices flow as you bring your own flare to your piece 

Operated by the traditional owners of the Adelaide region, your guide will introduce you to Kaurna symbols and the significance of art, sharing history as you bring your artwork to life.  

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Birrarung Wilam (River Camp) – Aboriginal Walking Tour

If you’re looking to get a deeper understanding of the Kulin Nation peoples and their history, this walking tour in the heart of Narrm (Melbourne) will give you further insight. 

 For one hour, you’ll join an expert guide, starting at the Koorie Heritage Trust before making your way through exhibitions and art galleries as you view artefacts, learning bits and pieces as you go. Finding yourself in Federation Square, you’ll wrap it up by admiring the Birrarung Wilam (Common Ground) Aboriginal art installation. 

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