Cultural. Aboriginal. make nature your classroom. Tours and Camps WE ARE INDIGENOUS TOURISM ON COUNTRY WESTERN AUSTRALIAN

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1 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN Aboriginal Cultural Tours and Camps make nature your classroom WE ARE INDIGENOUS TOURISM ON COUNTRY waitoc.com Printed on recycled paper

2 bushtucker traditional ceremonies water based tours and activities camps and activities Cultural tours, inspire and engage children, fostering cultural awareness and interactive learning. Student engagement and passion for learning is enhanced when we take the classroom outdoors and provide opportunities to interact with new environments and cultures. When students have an opportunity to learn outdoors they start to live their learning. This experiential method of teaching has been part of traditional Aboriginal culture for millennia. Passing on skills and ancestral knowledge from one generation to the next through practising lore and maintaining customs has preserved the Aboriginal culture, making it the oldest living culture in the world today. Aboriginal cultural tours and activities provide this same immersive learning experience, giving students the opportunity to explore authentic, project based learning in an outdoor classroom context. With hands on examples that include hunting and gathering, making tools and implements using only natural resources and fostering a deeper understanding of the unique cultural identity of the first Australians. Many of the tours offer authentic on country experiences, interacting with cultural custodians and elders, who share their knowledge of the land and offer an insight into Aboriginal culture through Dreaming stories, song, dance and a range of activities that encourage group participation and cooperation. Dreaming stories outback fossicking school incursions

3 discover ancient places bush medicine bush skills and wildlife tracking Onslow Exmouth Shark Bay Port Hedland Karratha Geraldton Perth Fremantle Bunbury Yallingup 26 Cape Leveque Albany 1 Derby 3 Broome Fitzroy 12 Crossing Laverton Kalgoorlie Esperance Wyndham Kununurra 6 9 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 7 4 ABORIGINAL CULTURAL TOURS & EXPERIENCES 1. Broome Coastal Tours 2. Bundy's Cultural Tours 3. Bungoolee Tours 4. Girloorloo Tours Mimbi Caves 5. Goombaragin Eco Retreat 6. Home Valley Station 7. Imintji Campground 8. Kooljaman at Cape Leveque 9. Luridgii Tours 10. Mercedes Cove Coastal Retreat 11. Narlijia Cultural Tours 12. Oongkalkada Wilderness Camp 13. Uptuyu Aboriginal Adventures 14. Whalesong Café & Campground 15. Ngurrangga Tours 16. Wula Gura Nyinda 17. Morapoi Station 18. Bush Ghoodhu Wongutha Tours 19. Wuddi Cultural Tours 20. Njaki Njaki Aboriginal Cultural Tours 21. Cape Cultural Tours 22. Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours 23. Indigenous Experiences Australia 24. Koomal Dreaming 25. Ngalang Wongi Aboriginal Tours 26. Poornarti Aboriginal Tours 27. Roelands Village 28. Walyalup Cultural Centre PIL GAS GF GF WB WB SW PER PER SW SW SW SW PER traditional tools and hunting weapons = Tours & Activities = Camping Grounds = Accommodation = Incursions/workshops (school visits or structured group programs ie: toolmaking workshop) LEGEND = Kimberley PIL = Pilbara GAS = Gascoyne GF = Goldfields WB = Wheatbelt SW = South West PER = Perth Printed on recycled paper

4 Kimberley Region Broome Coastal Tours Eco Beach & Broome Bushtucker/medicine plants Cultural experiences Dreamtime stories Heli fishing Beach/creek fishing Accommodation at Eco Beach Bundys Cultural Tours Kooljaman-Cape Leveque Safari tent accommodation and camping at Kooljaman Spear making Bushtucker/medicine plants Traditional fish poisoning Dreamtime stories Night Fishing A journey to Eco Beach, known as Yardoogarra, is a cultural experience offering an insight into the natural, historical and cultural world of the region. Each tour is unique, depending on what Mother Nature dishes up reflecting our connection to buru (country) info@broomecoastaltours.com.au broomecoastaltours.com.au A traditional owner, Bundy lives a contemporary but traditional Bardi lifestyle and his culture is very much a part of his life. Bush Tucker Walking Tour around Kooljaman Tagalong tours include: Fish Poisoning Tour, Night Fishing Tour (own 4WD required). (08) reservations@kooljaman.com.au bundysculturaltours.com.au Bungoolee Tours Ex Fitzroy Crossing Camping at Windjana Gorge Tunnel Creek tour Windjana Gorge tour Rock art Story of Jandamarra Boab carvers Girloorloo Tours Mimbi Caves Mimbi Caves - Kimberley 40 Bush campsites BBQ & Camp kitchen Ablutions/hot showers Exploring the caves Ancient Devonian reef Significant fossil site Join your Bunuba guide on a tour of the 350 million year old Devonian Reef system. Learn about the area s natural history, take part in a traditional smoking ceremony and relive the legend of Jandamarra. (08) info@fitzroycrossingtourism.com.au bungoolee.com.au Journey deep inside Mimbi Caves. See ancient rock art and hear fascinating Dreaming stories as your Gooniyandi guide takes you back to a time when local Aboriginal people inhabited this unique network of caves. Sample bushtucker and sing along to traditional Kimberley music around the campfire rosemary@mimbicaves.com.au mimbicaves.com.au

5 Kimberley Region Goombaragin Eco Retreat Dampier Peninsula Campsites Eco chalet/nature tent/ En-suited self-contained eco tents Nature based activities Swim / fish / snorkel / star gaze Camp kitchen and BBQ area Toilet, shower & laundry facilities Home Valley Station Kununurra Guest house rooms Eco tents Campgrounds Horseriding Cultural tours Swimming pool/sport facilities Outback restaurant Beautiful coastal retreat with private beaches and plenty of wide open spaces to learn. Learn about the salt water people of Pender Bay and their relationship with the land and sea. Activities include making clapping sticks, bushwalks, coastal walks to yarns around campfire. Variety of accommodation options, all with coastal views or goombaragin@gmail.com goombaragin.com.au Located close to spectacular gorges, the Pentecost River and at the foot of the majestic Cockburn Ranges, Home Valley Station is an operational Kimberley cattle station offering a range of accommodation options from campsites to luxury safari tents. Barramundi fishing, horseriding, gorges and bushwalking info@hvstation.com.au hvstation.com.au Imintji Campground Gibb River Road 20 Caravan/camping sites BBQ & Camp kitchen Shelter & fire pit Ablutions/hot showers General store Art gallery Kooljaman Eco Retreat Dampier Peninsula 14 Large safari tents 6 cabins/ 4 Twin tents 23 Powered sites & 4 unpowered 11 beach camp shelters Camp kitchen & BBQ shelters Outdoor function area seats 70+ Restaurant seats 150 Once an important rest point for bullock drivers on the Gibb River Road, Imintji is once again a welcome stop-over for Kimberley travellers. With modern amenities and shady campsites at the foot of the escarpment, a great base from which to explore the Kimberley. (08) imintjicommunity@gmail.com imintji.com.au The amazing wildlife, the vast array of marine life and the stunning coastline make Kooljaman at Cape Leveque a truly unique, wilderness camp experience. Nature based activities include snorkelling, swimming, fishing, bush tucker, bird spotting, scenic flights or charter the Oolard for whale watching reservations@kooljaman.com.au kooljaman.com.au

6 Kimberley Region Luridgii Tours Kununurra Bush campsites Argyle Diamond mine tour Air, river, road combo tour Bushtucker Swimming gorges Traditional Dreaming stories Mercedes Cove Exclusive Coastal Retreat Dampier Peninsula Eco Tents & Cabins Nature based activities Swim/fish/snorkel Cultural tours with local Rangers Land based whale watching Cultural talks around a campfire Hot showers & laundry facilities See another side of ancient in the Kimberley and experience magnificent wilderness through the eyes of Miriuwung people, come with Luridgii Tours for an Argyle Diamond mine tour and hear about how the diamonds came to be with the Jaliwang (Barramundi) Dreaming, or come on one of our tagalong tours tours@luridgiitours.com.au luridgiitours.com.au With a range of accommodation options for up to 25 guests, each with great ocean views, Mercedes Cove is a unique and exclusive coastal retreat. See birds, lizards and ocean life in their natural habitat. We love to share what we have as first people of this land and welcome each and everyone into our country with open hearts mercedescove@bigpond.com mercedescove.com.au Narlijia Cultural Tours Broome Dampier Peninsula Explore Broome s mangrove ecosystem at low tide Bushfoods & medicine plants Historic town tour Broome s Pearling history Local music performed live Oongkalkada Wilderness Camp Udialla Springs - Derby 6 Eco-tent cabins, dome tents Campground & bush kitchen Transport, catering, itineraries Leadership Programs Bushtucker & mush medicine Traditional storytelling Bart Pigram is a Yawuru man with a passion for telling the complete story of life in Broome. Drawing on knowledge gained from living a saltwater lifestyle as well as professional training as a curator, his tours offer a unique perspective and the opportunity to experience the rich pickings in the mangrove forests narlijiatours@gmail.com narlijiatours.com.au Oongkalkada provides the opportunity to immerse yourselves in a site where people have gathered for thousands of years to share news, trade, discuss matters of importance, dance, sing, celebrate, learn and heal their mind and spirit. It's a spiritual journey and an adventure for all ages jo@aboriginaladventures.com aboriginaladventures.com

7 Kimberley Region Pilbara - Coral Coast Uptuyu Aboriginal Adventures Udialla Springs - Derby 4WD Bus Tours Kimberley Safari Camps Broome Day Tours Private Charters Leadership Programs Bushtucker & Bush medicine Cross Cultural Immersion Ngurranga Cultural Tours Karratha - Pilbara Cultural guided tours Burrup Rock Art Camping On County Millstream Chichester NP Dampier Archipelago Murujuga NP Uptuyu provides private 4WD charter tours for school groups. Design your safari camp and experience the real Aboriginal Kimberley. Travelling respectfully through traditional country with introductions to traditional custodians, all the time learning and reflecting on what the people and the country have to share with us info@uptuyu.com.au uptuyu.com.au Visit the world s largest rock art gallery with your Ngarluma guide and hear the stories of the stones, the ancient petroglyphs that date back more than 40,000 years and their connection to the Yaburrara people. Specialising in cross cultural workshops and on country group activities bookings@ngurrangga.com.au ngurrangga.com.au Whalesong Café & Campground Dampier Peninsula Whale watching from the cliffs Bushwalking Wildlife/bird watching Bush campsites Cafe Outdoor shower/eco ablutions Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Adventures Shark Bay - Coral Coast Kayaking/SUP tours Hiking/fishing Close to Monkey Mia Wilderness camping Bushtucker tours Overlooking turquoise waters, sandy beaches and vibrant red pindan cliffs, Whalesong Café & Campgrounds offers an authentic bushcamp experience. Relaxed and remote with spectacular panoramic views of Pender Bay. Watch the migratory humpback whales or sample the best mango smoothies and pizza on the peninsula. (08) eyesoncountry@yahoo.com.au whalesongcafe.com.au Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Adventures is a family business located in the amazing Shark Bay World Heritage Area in Western Australia, the perfect classroom for us to deliver our Youth Leadership Cultural Awareness Programs. : Each program incorporates five major principles: Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Safety and Respect and links in with the national framework for the Australian curriculum info@wulagura.com.au wulagura.com.au

8 Many of our students come from Perth and have led privileged lives, and for them to be exposed to the challenges of remote living and the richness of the culture, despite the perceived harshness, is an experience that remains present in their minds for many years to come. Visiting Morapoi is often the highlight of their year. Bo Power Katitjin Program Leader Wesley College Aboriginal On Country Experiences connect children with nature and culture in meaningful and memorable ways that stay with them long after the experience Whether it s ancient Dreaming stories told around a campfire, cooking freshly caught crab or whitchetty grubs over the open coals, tracking wildlife across the desert sands or making a traditional or spear or tapping sticks, children feel better, behave better and learn more when we combine learning with outdoor nature-based and cultural activities. When children leave behind the social and technological complexities of modern life, it reignites their natural curiosity, inventiveness and sense of adventure. cultural coastal activities camps catch and cook experiences desert cultural trails

9 Wow what an amazing time we had with Josh! The kids absolutely loved it! One boy couldn't get over how much knowledge Josh had about his culture. I couldn't fault a thing from the initial greeting, his talk drawing in the sand giving the kids a vision of the land, playing the didgeridoo in the cave, him allowing and trusting the kids to explore at their will, the wonderful bush tucker lunch, his interactive music and letting the kids join in, making fire which topped their interest, artefacts display, and his wonderful warm truthful style of delivery! Well done Koomal Dreaming! Mrs. Roni Forrest Coordinator Future Footprints Program The Australian Red Cross team in Broome run numerous youth health and wellbeing programs and Uptuyu Aboriginal Adventure Tours are our go-to provider for cultural adventure camps. We have had a number of memorable camps at Udialla Springs enjoying the beauty of the river, catching fresh fish, collecting mussels, learning about bush medicine and cooking kangaroo tail. Jo and Neville take the stress out of running camps and their flexibility, professionalism and local knowledge make them a dream to work with. Leah Rakabundel Team Leader Youth Health and Wellbeing Programs Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ The benefits of On Country Cultural Experiences. Scientific evidence indicates that direct exposure to nature is essential for physical and emotional health as well as normal child development. On Country, cross cultural encounters break down barriers and stereotypes, allowing children to gain a better understanding of Australia s first people through cultural exchange and positive learning experiences. Shared knowledge As the world s oldest living culture, the Aboriginal culture has survived by the passing of knowledge from one generation to the next. On Country classrooms give children the opportunity to experience some of this vast collective knowledge of country and culture. make your own traditional tools learn about local wildlife Bushtucker and where to find it

10 Goldfields - Wheatbelt Morapoi Station Menzies - Goldfields 30 Campsites - 30 Swags 22 Cabins (sleeps up to110 p) 3 self contained 2/3 bed cottages Commercial kitchen Dining room seats 80 Training/meeting room 4WD Tour bus (seats 20) Bush Ghoodhu Wongutha Tours Kalgoorlie - Goldfields Bushtucker/honey ants Animal tracking Traditional language Dreamtime stories Camp out On Country Significant sites The outback desert has been home to Wangkatha people for thousands of years. Learn how to find bushtucker/honeyants, understand Aboriginal sites, track wildlife and make traditional tools. Visit a real ghost town, hear ancient stories around a campfire, hike across country and fall asleep under a blanket of stars morapoistn@bigpond.com morapoi.com.au Kalgoorlie is one of Australia s most iconic and historically significant towns. With an Aboriginal history that dates back some 30,000 years, it is a place of great cultural significance with many Dreaming stories connected to the land and numerous sacred sites elshai.mgg@gmail.com bushghoodhu.com.au Wuddi Cultural Tours Dumbleyung - Wheatbelt Bush garden Cultural centre Bushtucker and foraging Traditional storytelling Culturally significant sites Njaki Njaki Aboriginal Tours Merredin/Wheatbelt Wave Rock Tours & bushwalks to cultural sites Seasonal bush foods & medicines Nyoongar art, tools & artefacts Traditional stories & culture On country camp outs Corporate groups Education Incursions/Excursions Wuddi Cultural Tours keep local culture alive through traditional stories, and passing on knowledge to the next generation. Visit significant cultural sites and connect through traditional artefacts, storytelling and cultural heritage of the area and its first people wudditours.com.au wudditours@gmail.com Campsites and Farm stay accommodation (through our partners) at a range of locations in the central and eastern Wheatbelt and Hyden (Wave Rock and the legendary Mulka's Cave) Specially tailored Noongar cultural immersion packages. Selected activities can involve local Aboriginal elders and children tours@njakinjaki.com.au njakinjaki.com.au

11 Perth and South West Region Cape Cultural Tours Dunsborough - South West Coastal Walks Foraging Wildlife Native foods Local stories Didgeridoo Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours & Experiences Elizabeth Quay - Perth Traditional ceremonies Nyungar culture Language and phrases Dreaming stories Traditional songs Nyungar tools/weapons Discover the hidden wonders of Cape Naturaliste, guided walks learning about local flora and fauna hear traditional stories and discover coastal foraging. Learn how to spot whales, dolphins, sharks and migrating schools of fish. See how the landscape changes and wildlife respond to the changing weather info@capeculturaltours.com.au capeculturaltours.com.au Join your Nyungar guide for an insightful journey into Perth s Cultural past. Experience a traditional welcome (in language) to the land of the Whadjuk people. Hear the Nyungar story, the first story of the Whadjuk people and other ancient Dreaming stories info@gocultural.com.au gocultural.com.au Indigenous Experiences Australia Perth Traditional language Dreamtime stories Traditional tools & implements Significant sites of Perth Koomal Dreaming Yallingup - South West Cultural Tours Guided Bushwalks Caving Didgeridoo Music Artefacts Native Foods Dreaming Stories Warren (Wazza) Jones, a man proud of his Bibbulmun ancestry and Troy Cook, the legendary Fremantle Docker life member take you on a journey of discovery of the unique culture that evolved over some 40,000 years. It is a fascinating story of the Original Australians warren@indigenousexperiences.com.au indigenousexperiences.com.au Education programmes designed to create and awareness of culture, country, and environment through interactive and hands on learning experiences. Taste native foods, learn about bush medicine, and meet the animals, plants and Dreaming spirits that have enriched the lives of Wadandi people since time began info@koomaldreaming.com.au koomaldreaming.com.au

12 Perth and South West Region Ngalang Wongi Aboriginal Cultural Tours Bunbury Dreaming stories Traditional implements Didgeridoo & tapsticks Bushtucker & wildlife Cultural sites River tour or town tour Poornarti Aboriginal Tours Denmark & Stirling Ranges Cultural/Art Camp-outs School Incursions/Excursions NAIDOC Activities Traditional Art Mapping Demonstration Significant site visits A cultural journey that reveals a very different side of Bunbury through Dreaming stories and whimsical yarns about the traditional life. Learn about bushtucker, local wildlife, traditional ochre making and Bunbury s culturally significant sites troy@ngalangwongi.com.au ngalangwongi.com.au Noongar country is bought to life, through deeply immersive cultural activities. Experience bush tucker and medicine, Noongar Language, song, dance and ceremony, Dreaming stories, toolmaking and art. Your guide, Joey Williams, is a Koreng Elder and award winning artist, who lived a traditional life, with his family, in the bush book@poornarti.com.au poornarti.com.au Roelands Village Bunbury Region 227 hectare working farm Cottage & dormitory accommodation Commercial kitchen Dining room seats 40 comfortably Training/conference room ( people) Close to Bunbury Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre Fremantle Take part in cultural tours Join art, dance & language classes Collect, prepare & eat bush tucker Discover authentic artefacts Learn to play Nyoongar instruments Learn about Aboriginal Dreamtime This secluded heritage village surrounded by rolling hills and natural bushland is ideal for schools and church groups or as a training venue. Located on the Collie River, in the Bunbury region it is close to popular south west tourist attractions and is less than a 2 hour drive from Perth. (08) les@roelandsvillage.com.au roelandsvillage.com.au Wanju (welcome) to Walyalup, place of the woylie, a small marsupial that was once prolific around Fremantle. The Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre (WACC) operates around the six Nyoongar seasons; Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba and Kambarang. Our programs are run by local Aboriginal people. Bookings essential info@fremantle.wa.gov.au