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Aboriginal Experiences in New South Wales

Explore the Aborginal experiences in and around Sydney/Warrane and across New South Wales, from the North Coast to Country NSW.

Pair culture with adventure

Love quad-biking? Or maybe you’re more of a paddleboarder? Adventurous Aboriginal touring options abound in New South Wales.

 

Expand your horizons

From an exhilarating bridge climb to an eye-opening guided walk around the Sydney Harbour foreshore, Aboriginal experiences in Sydney/Warrane reveal fascinating chapters of the city’s little-known past.

 

Experience Aboriginal ceremony

An immersive two-night experience on the New South Wales South Coast is just one of many Aboriginal experiences that invite you to experience the important role of ceremony in Aboriginal culture.

 

 

Experiences near Sydney

 

1-hour Quad Bike Adventure Tour

Feel the need for speed? Jump on a quad bike to zip around the immense Stockton Beach Sand Dunes, part of NSW’s Worimi Conservation Lands, with an Aboriginal guide. Explore experience here.

Aboriginal Harbour Heritage Tour

Join an experienced First Nations guide on a walking tour of the foreshore and discover the rich Gadigal heritage of the Royal Botanic Garden and Sydney Harbour. Explore Experience here.

Aboriginal Special Places Tour

Look, smell, learn and immerse yourself in Wiradjuri culture as Mark Saddler shares his ancient Country and its many spectacular and significant sites. Explore experience here.

 

 

 

Burrawa Aboriginal Climb

For a fascinating cultural perspective of an iconic landmark, summit the Sydney Harbour Bridge with an Indigenous storyteller guide. Explore experience here.

Aboriginal Walkabout Tour

This leisurely walk around Wagga Wagga visits key Wiradjuri sites along the ancient Marrambidya Bila (Murrumbidgee River). Explore experience here.

NSW Itineraries

NSW is bursting with activities. For beach lovers, the coast offers endless opportunities for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing at famous spots like Bondi, Coffs Harbour, and Port Macquarie. Beyond the usual tourist attractions, NSW also offers unique experiences like whale watching in Nelson Bay, marvelling at contemporary art at the Sydney Art Gallery, or hiking through the ancient rainforests of the Blue Mountains. No matter what your interests are, NSW has something spectacular to explore. 

Queensland | Brisbane to Bald Rock National Park Road Trip Itinerary

Queensland | Brisbane to Bald Rock National Park Road Trip Itinerary

Trail along the Queensland and New South Wales border to discover some of the most lush and rewarding landscapes of Australia on this road trip itinerary.

 
 
 
 

Day 1 – Apollo Brisbane Branch to Lake Moogerah

Distance: 103km

Travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Situated 1.5 hours from Brisbane, Lake Moogerah’s peaceful blue waters are a popular weekend destination for boating enthusiasts and campers alike. To top it off, the Lake Moogerah Caravan Park is fully equipped with everything a camper needs, with toilets, hot showers, a small store and fire pits all within reach. Here, campers will also have the best seats in the house, as colours are ablaze as the sun drifts down and the stars come out to play.

Image: Flynn Graham

 

Day 2 – Lake Moogerah to Bald Rock National Park

Distance: 133km

Travel time: 2 hours

After taking in the serenity of the sunrise at Lake Moogerah, head off for Falls Drive – winding its way through steep mountain roads and lush valleys. Must-stops include Carr’s Lookout – an Instagram-worthy shot, Queen Marry Falls – ideal for lunch by the falls, and Daggs Falls – offering spectacular lookout views from the comfort of your campervan. After the falls, stop by Belle Vue Café for a coffee and some vegetarian delights and stock up for supplies nearby.

Image: Flynn Graham

 

Day 3 – Bald Rock National Park

After reaching Bald Rock National Park, campers will be met with unparalleled views, undulating and ever-changing terrains and grounding nature walks and rock formations. Bald Rock National Park is well equipped with fire pits, toilets and designated camping spots, as well as a variety of walks that suit adventurers of any skill level. The summit walk is the jewel in the crown, surrounded by Australian bush, campers will be transported through granite boulders and onto the summit of the Bald Rock. If campers opt to spend a few more days in the area, they can hike Bald Rock and visit nearby Tenterfield and Stanthorpe for food and wine galore.

Image: Tourism and Events Queensland

 

Day 4 – Bald Rock National Park to Brisbane

Distance: 237km

Travel time: 3 hours 30 minutes

If time permits, campers can awake early and head to Mt Cordeaux en route to Brisbane and witness views over the Scenic Rim and Lake Moogerah. Alternatively, head straight back to Apollo's Brisbane branch, where you will be met by Apollo’s team for a quick and simple drop off.

 

Highlights

Sunsets and stargazing 

Just an hour’s drive from Brisbane, Lake Moogerah manages to maintain low levels of light pollution, delivering dark skies that are ideal for an unforgettable stargazing trip. To top it off, Lake Moogerah and the Bald Rock Summit both offering cotton-candy like sunrises and sunsets.

Chasing waterfalls

Experience the thunder of Falls Drive, as the winding scenic roads of Spring Creek Road take campers on the ultimate waterfall experience. Along the route, campers will witness the beauty of Browns Falls, Daggs Falls and Queen Marry Falls – with both Daggs Falls and Queen Marry Falls plummeting nearly 40 metres.

Views for days

Campers will witness Mother Nature’s greatest hits, with the journey to Bald Rock National Park offering panoramic views from the top of the summit. Next up, enjoy the awe-inspiring Falls Drive, stopping at Carr’s Lookout for that feed-worthy shot of Mt Superbus, the Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain. If campers are longing for more, detour to Mt Cordeux en-route home, for spectacular views of the Scenic Rim and Lake Moogerah.

Bald Rock National Park

Located on the New South Whales side of the border, Bald Rock National Park is bursting with green regrowth following the 2020 bushfires. Once there, campers can enjoy the picnic areas, climb the Bald Rock itself or follow the Border Link trail to the base.

 

 

 

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