Sydney · ABORIGINAL CULTURAL TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 aboriginal cultural tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of a small-group Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with Aboriginal culture, waterfalls, Three Sisters, lunch, and Featherdale wildlife.
“Our guide was amazing!!! Amy made every moment a Fantastic Adventure!!! She was very personable and was absolutely amazing in every way!!”
Explore The Rocks through Aboriginal eyes on a 90-minute walk with ochre, Dreaming stories, harbour views, and Gadigal culture.
“Guide was amazing!! She explained the basic concepts of “The First Nation” people and their connections to Mother Earth. Had excellent example of how the plants were utilized for food gathering etc. Excellent overview of the tribe locations and physical separations.”
Walk the Blue Mountains with a Wiradjuri guide, taste bush foods, visit Featherdale, and learn First Nations stories on a small-group Sydney day tour.
“I can recommend the tour without reservation. The communication and pick-up went smoothly. We drove to Featherdale Wildlife Park first thing in the morning where we were among the first guests to have the chance to take photos with the koalas. There were lots of informative stories on the drive. In Katoomba we picked up our Aboriginal guide Yamandirra and drove to the Blue Mountains National Park. There we first got an overview of the different tribes and Aboriginal areas as well as an introduction to the traditions of the Aborigines. After a cleansing ritual, we walked through the park and learned all about the animals and plants, spirits, stories…”
Kayak the Pambula River with Indigenous guides, learn local stories and bush foods, spot wildlife, and enjoy morning tea at Severs Beach.
“This tour was fantastic, worth every cent. The knowledge Nathan shared was fascinating, and we saw and learned so much . If you’re in the Merimbula Eden area I’d say absolutely make time for this, being on the beautiful Pambula river, seRead more”
Paddle Cowan Creek from Brooklyn to Aboriginal rock art, secluded beaches, swimming, bush views, and a picnic lunch on the Hawkesbury River.
“Beautiful day and lovely time out on the water from Brooklyn to Cowan Creek. Sam was great and a very generous host – in good hands. Thanks!”
Walk Bondi with Aboriginal elder Walangari Karntawarra, seeing rock carvings, bush foods, coastal history, and a didgeridoo welcome.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour. Our elderly parents didn’t find the down hill walk too taxing and we had the added bonus of being able to translate things for them via the translator headsets, which made it easy for everybody to Read more”
Pick a stretch of water, a cliff line or a cellar door.
