Indigenous experiences

One of the world’s longest surviving cultures, Indigenous people have inhabited Australia’s North West for at least 30,000 years. Ancient records of Indigenous history and culture can be found in many protected sites throughout the Kimberley and Pilbara regions.

Historic Indigenous sites

Ancient Indigenous sites provide a fascinating insight into the history and culture of local Indigenous peoples. Explore the region and discover stone structures, ceremonial sites, burial sites and rock engravings (petroglyphs) dating back thousands of years.

Indigenous rock art (petroglyphs) can be found throughout the Kimberley and Pilbara regions. Many good examples include the sites at Newman, the Dampier Peninsula (ARDI) and along the Burrup Peninsula (near Dampier). Search for Indigenous attractions.

Authentic Indigenous tours

You can explore Indigenous history and culture by joining one of the many authentic Indigenous tours operating in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions. Join a day or extended tour and learn about bush tucker, medicine, Indigenous history and spiritual beliefs. Go mud crabbing or fishing. Make traditional hunting spears and boomerangs. And admire ancient rock art. Search for Indigenous tours.

Indigenous art today

Indigenous art is alive and well. The Pilbara and Kimberley are home to many nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, and there are plenty of Indigenous art galleries throughout the region showcasing their work. In some places, you can even watch the artists at work. Search for art galleries.

Conservation

Historic Indigenous sites are valuable resources. Please help preserve these places for future generations. Avoid touching or stepping on the area, take your rubbish with you and do not mark the site in any way.