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Aboriginal Experiences in Northern Territory

Embrace Aboriginal cultures on experiences in Darwin/Gulumerrdgen, Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Katherine and surrounds and Walk in the footsteps of Traditional Custodians in the Red Centre hubs of Uluru, Alice Springs and Kings Canyon.

Meet Aboriginal artists

Uluru is home to one of Australia’s best known Aboriginal art centres. Here you can meet artists, take a class, sign up for a cultural tour, and more.

 

Understand the significance of Uluru

From an Aboriginal-guided tour of sacred traditional lands to a crash-course in Aboriginal astronomy as the stars twinkle above Uluru, uncover a rich array of ways to experience the Red Centre’s sacred monolith. 

 

Be surprised by the desert’s bounty

Australia’s Red Centre may seem like an unforgiving environment. But you’ll be amazed to discover the ingenious ways Aboriginal peoples have learned to live in harmony with this soul-stirring landscape for millennia.

 

Buckle up for a cultural safari

Take a thrilling 4WD adventure to wild and remote Aboriginal lands, where the cultures are as rich as the native wildlife, and Aboriginal accommodations offer opportunities to enjoy the landscapes for longer.

 

Experiences near Darwin, Uluru & Alice Springs

3-Day Kakadu and Arnhem Land Tour

From Fogg Dam Reserve to Yellow Water Billabong, see Kakadu and Arnhem Land in 4WD luxury. Enjoy an airboat ride, and visit remote Gunbalanya, Injalak Hill and Maguk. Explore experience here.

4-Day Cobourg Peninsula Tour

Traverse Kakadu National Park by 4WD to Arnhem Land to glimpse ancient Aboriginal rock art. Camp on Cobourg Peninsula, then cruise the NT's largest marine park. Explore experience here.

Didgeridoo Workshop

Be enthralled by the enchanting sounds of the didgeridoo, and then try your hand at playing this traditional Aboriginal instrument. It’s not as easy as it looks. Explore experience here.

Dot-Painting Experience

A fun and organic dot-painting workshop with a local Anangu artist. Learn about traditional art, symbols, tools and more to create your own artwork. Explore experience here.

Bush Medicine Workshop

Senior Anangu ladies invite you to learn about the use of traditional bush medicine. Discover and sample native plants and their healing properties. Explore experience here.

 

NT Itineraries

These Northern Territory itineraries offer travelers a chance to explore Australia's rugged outback, from the iconic red sands of Uluru to the lush gorges of Kakadu National Park. Whether it's embarking on a cultural journey through ancient Aboriginal sites or venturing into the wild landscapes of Alice Springs, these itineraries showcase the diverse beauty of the region.

South Australia | Adelaide to Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park Road Trip Itinerary

South Australia | Adelaide to Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park Road Trip Itinerary

Travel through South Australia from Adelaide to the Yorke Peninsula along the picturesque Australian coastline

 
 
 
 

Day 1: Adelaide to Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park

Distance: 285 km

Travel time: 3 hr 15mins

Venture off from Adelaide to Ardrossan – 1 hour 45 mins from Adelaide. Ardrossan boasts stunning towering clay cliffs and is home to fresh blue swimmer crabs. The seaside village of Port Vincent is the perfect stop to partake in a stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking adventure before making a pitstop at Stansbury to indulge on fresh oysters plucked from the ocean yourself if you like! You may even spot a dolphin or two if you’re lucky. Your next stop is Edithburgh where you can take a dip in the town’s beautiful tidal rock pool.

Your final destination for day one of this road trip is Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park where you can spend the night. Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park has spectacular coastal views, and many hiking and walking tracks which showcase the diverse wildlife in the area.  There are several different campground options around the park to choose from.  You will need to pre-book your night camping via the park’s website.  


Day 2: Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park

While at Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park we suggest taking a tour of the National park with Aboriginal Cultural Tours. You will learn about the world’s oldest living culture from Aboriginal Guides, and gain insight into how they lived in the area in the past, and how the area is used today.  Share in Dreaming stories and learn about the spirituality and culture connected to the area– truly an experience that will stay with you.

Apollo van parked at sunset
 

Day 3: Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park

Spend the day exploring one of the many hiking and bushwalking trails throughout the park.  Trails range from easy 30-minute walks through to 4-hour treks for those feeling a bit more adventurous.  The trails offer the chance to spot a variety of birds and animals.  Why not visit one of the lighthouses or the Ethel shipwreck and learn about the tumultuous maritime history of South Australia.
Kangaroo at Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park
Image: SATC Media Gallery


Day 4: Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park - Marion Bay

Distance: 7km

Travel time: 7 minutes

Venture to Marion Bay which has a sheltered swimming beach on one side and a surf beach on the other - making it perfect for those wanting a beach fix.  It is also a popular fishing destination with plenty of spots to cast a line and catch yourself dinner for the night.  If you aren’t lucky with the fishing, the local Marion Bay Tavern provides local seafood paired with local wines or wood fire pizza – if you fancy a night off campfire cooking. 

The Marion Bay Caravan Park is the perfect place to set up camp for the night with powered sites available from $35 per night.


 

Day 5: Marion Bay to Adelaide

Distance: 290km

Travel time: 3 hours 22 mins

Return back to Adelaide via heritage town Moonta and stop at the Moonta Mines Museum.  The museum is located in the former Moonta Mines Model School which was erected in 1878.  Learn about the history of Cornish pioneers and the miner’s lifestyles, who came to South Australia for the copper mines from 1861- 1923.  If you’re still after beach time Moonta Bay offers swimming, surfing, fishing and is the perfect place to watch the sunset over the ocean (why not extend your trip an extra day and enjoy the serenity).  We recommend stopping at one of the bakeries and digging into one of Moonta’s famous Cornish pastries – a little nod to the towns historic mining past.

 

 

 

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