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Northern Territory Aboriginal
Culture | ABORIGINAL
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE FOR KAKADU SAFARIS
We
are delighted to reintroduce a quality Aboriginal Cultural Experience into our
Kakadu Safaris. Our safaris travel to Woolna Country in the Wairuk Community (Wairuk
meaning Wedged Tail Eagle). Alongside a picturesque billabong we receive a unique
welcome from Traditional Owners, known as the Cul Cul or “Welcome to Country”. This
is followed by a guided interpretive walk through savannah woodlands to gain an
insight into the many plants and how they are used by the local people. A highlight
is an interactive demonstration which features didgeridoo playing, basket weaving
and spear throwing. Adventure Tours
Australia is pleased to be associated with the Limilngan-Wulna people (Pudakul
Aboriginal Cultural Tours), whose country covers the area around the Adelaide
and Mary Rivers. Our safaris have visited the community on a trial basis for the
past 6-7 weeks and as a result have been introduced to our 2 and 5 day Kakadu
Safaris with immediate effect. This has resulted in 7 new positions being created
within the community. The experience will now be trialled and introduced on our
3 day 4WD Kakadu / Litchfield Safari. | | |
 Uluru
/ Ayers Rock
The Uluru-Kata Tjuta
region is rich in indigenous culture and many options exist for travellers who
want to learn about the area from an Aboriginal perspective, whether by visiting
Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, buying local art or joining a tour with a local
Aboriginal guide.  Anangu
Waai Tours
Half day tour with
local Aboriginal guides, providing a unique insight into the culture and Law of
Uluru and its people. Combine with Camel Touring for a truly unique experience.
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 Ubirr
The
mystical Aboriginal art and extraordinary 360-degree views from Ubirr are not
to be missed. Climb to the rocky lookout at Ubirr and be awe-struck by the floodplains
and the dramatic escarpment unfolding before you.
Take time to enjoy the ancient stories in the Aboriginal art as you stroll along
the circular pathway at the base of Ubirr.
 Tiwi
Islands
Melville and Bathurst Islands, known collectively
as the Tiwi Islands, lie 80 kms north of Darwin. Famed for their distinctively
colourful art, the Tiwi people have lived on the Islands for thousands of years
and they welcome tour groups with dance and story telling. Aboriginal Culture
-TIWI TOURS - Bathurst Island Many cities are blessed with island destinations
close by, but only Darwin has the Tiwi Islands. The islands are home to the Tiwi
people, coastal island Aborigines with permanent smiles. A day tour will provide
you with an insight into the Tiwi people's culture and lifestyle. Even better,
an extended tour on Bathurst Island will reveal to you scenes seldom viewed by
outsiders and leave you with a lifetime memory and a longing to return. Our tours
will provide you with a unique opportunity to share in the culture of the Tiwi
people, learn about their legends and stories, see tradtional arts and crafts
and witness ceremony and dance. You Haven't Seen The Territory Till You Have Seen
The Tiwi Islands! Tours include return air fares from Darwin to Bathurst Island,
tour, refreshments, meals whilst on tour, Land Council entry permit. Does not
include transfers to and from Darwin Airport, own arrangements must be made. http://www.australia4tours.com
Nourlangie Rock
Nourlangie, an isolated, rocky outcrop of the Arnhem Land escarpment, has sheltered
Aboriginal people for thousands of years during the storms of the Gudjewg season
from January to March. Evidence of these storms is apparent in the famous Aboriginal
rock art painting of Namarrgon, The Lighting Man.
 Manyallaluk
We
will take you on a "bushtucker" walk, show you the skills that we have learned
and developed over thousands of years of living in this country, like; Spear throwing,
fire-lighting and pandanus weaving. We will also show our traditional way of painting.
You can try all this with us. We serve a Barbeque lunch and salad with a choice
of Damper and Kangaroo tail.
Our ART CENTRE will be open for you to visit and perhaps purchase a didjeridu
or painting. All of the money spent here goes directly into the community art
centre and to the artisits.
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The Nipbamjen
camp is a simple yet comfortable bush camp. Guests sleep in a twin bed safari
hut. The site is accessible to no other tourists except the guests of the local
community. Its location is nearby a fresh water permanent waterhole, featuring
a shaded sandy beach and clear water.
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Nyinkka Nyunyu
The Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre features
an award-winning interpretive museum and art gallery that provides visitors with
insights about the life and culture of the local Warumungu people. Art from the
Barkly region is showcased through a program of changing exhibitions, which can
be purchased through the museum's store.http://www.nyinkkanyunyu.com.au/perform.htm
The
largest collection of original paintings by this famous Aboriginal artist are
housed here, along with works by his relatives and contemporaries from the Western
Arrernte landscape painting tradition. Included as part of the Alice Springs Cultural
Precinct displays. The
Northern Territory is like a complex patchwork quilt of diverse Aboriginal cultures. There
are hundreds of different languages, customs and laws, each woven together to
tell a story that is more than 40,000 years old. The
Aboriginal story continues today. Aboriginal communities dotted through the outback
landscape maintain a rich Aboriginal culture and many continue to practice their
traditional customs and lifestyle. Aspects
of this ancient Aboriginal culture can be experienced through bush-tucker tours,
story telling or traditional dance performances by Aboriginal people. Aboriginal
art is significant to everyday Aboriginal life. The creation stories, traditional
laws and customs have been passed down through paintings and inscriptions for
tens of thousands of years. The Aboriginal
people invite you to visit their land and experience their culture. The traditional
stories, dance and paintings will help you to see Australia in a different light. Did
you know? - There
are more than 40 different Aboriginal languages spoken throughout the Territory
- Aboriginal
people use 'songlines' to pass down creation stories, laws and trading routes
through generations
- Many of the
national parks, including Kakadu and Uluru (Ayers Rock), are owned and jointly
run by their traditional owners
- Aboriginal
people may have a number of names, for example a European first name and surname,
a bush name, a 'skin name' (based on 'skin names' of parents) and perhaps a nickname
- Aboriginal
people recognise up to seven seasons of the year in the northern parts of the
Territory and up to six seasons in and around Alice Springs. These seasons have
distinctive attributes and relationships with the land and relate to bush food’s
availability.
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are based in Darwin Northern Territry and is proudly
Australian owned, Australian licensed and locally operated.
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Pty Ltd and Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals Group
- Australia is
one of the Northern Territory's
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Agent License.
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MISSION
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Our very experienced
Northern Territory staff will help you discover the best of
these unique and special tours offers across Australia with
camping safaris to one day sight seeing coach trips, eco tours
australia adventure camping safaris in Kakadu National Park
and Uluru (Ayers Rock) from Alice Springs and Ayers Rock Resort
(Uluru) in Northern Territory. We seek out tours from only
reputable experienced tour companies to some of Australia's
most famous landmarks including Uluru Kata Tjuta National
Park(Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park. From the tropical
Top End to the spiritual heart of the Red Centre, from Aboriginal
Culture to abundant wildlife - then onto Adelaide and Cairns
we have sourced an excellent range of tours for your next
vacation in Australia. Our experienced staff have collectively
over 30 years in the travel industry will help you discover
the best of these unique and special tours offers.
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