See Broome through the eyes of a born & bred local!
Join Robert Dann, in the place where he was born, for an amazing 3 hour cultural experience. He will share with you a small slice of 40,000 years of Broome and Kimberley culture! A tour with Robert offers a rare insight to Broome’s history from the his own lived experiences. This culturally rich “hands-on” tour is designed for people of all ages and is both fun and incredibly informative
Rubibi Broome Cultural Tour
A complete Cultural Perspective of Rubibi (Broome). Robbie’s knowledge of bush foods, medicine plants and Broome's history will amaze you!
Duration
3 Hours (0800-1100)
About
Travelling in air conditioned comfort, you’ll dive deep into Broome’s cultural past. Discover the abundance of bush foods and medicine plants that have sustained the first people of the Kimberley for millennia. Experience a private didgeridoo performance, get hands on with some traditional Nyul Nyul artefacts and enjoy a cup of Robbie’s deliciously refreshing, home brewed Non-Alcoholic Boab Ginger Beer or Boab Original Ice Tea.
Hear stories of how Broome became the centre of the World’s pearling industry, the illegal practice of blackbirding, the harsh working conditions and social segregation of Broome’s Aboriginal people. Explore forgotten roads and historic landmarks and hear the local stories connected to them.
This tour includes pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation.
Pick up & Drop off:
Pick up from you designated location will be between 7:00-8:00AM. Your guide will message the night before your tour with a rough estimate pick up time (within the hour). Drop off to your designated location will be included post tour.
What to bring
*Water bottle
*Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)
*Camera
*Comfortable shoe
Beagle Bay Cultural Tour
Journey from Broome to Beagle Bay with Nyul Nyul Traditional Owner Robert Dann. Visit the Sacred Heart Church and discover the local Aboriginal history & stories from the mission days.
Duration
6 Hours (0800-1300)
About
Journey from Broome to Beagle Bay, in air conditioned comfort. Along the way learn about the natural boundaries that define language groups as you pass through Country. Upon arrival in Nyul Nyul Country, Robert will welcome you in language to his Country and share his family history, their connection to Beagle Bay and their involvement in building the mission.
Visit the Sacred Heart Church, renowned for its beautiful pearl shell encrusted altar. Learn about the Aboriginal shell carvers who created the intricate pearl shell artworks and shell mosaic floor. Explore the old lemonade factory, the surrounding freshwater springs and learn about some of the local bush foods and medicine plants.
Robert Dann is a Nyul Nyul man, his ancestral tribe is from the Beagle Bay region and, as a Traditional Owner of the Winawul Country - the Sandy Point area of Beagle Bay, he is highly regarded and respected in his community.
More info
Pick up from you designated location will be between 7:00-8:00AM. Your guide will message the night before your tour with a rough estimate pick up time (within the hour). Drop off to your designated location will be included post tour.
Light refreshments made using traditional bush foods including Robbie's own Boab Iced Tea will be provided.
What to Bring
*Water bottle
*Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)
*Camera
*Comfortable shoes
