Aboriginal Tours & Experiences

Here you’ll find rock art older than the Colosseum and the greatest concentration of petroglyphs in the world.

Traverse one of the world’s last wilderness frontiers and deepen your understanding of Aboriginal culture in the Kimberley and Pilbara with unique and compelling tours and experiences on Country. 

Discover and explore Aboriginal culture with local tour operators and guides who will ensure you return home with a renewed appreciation for the world’s oldest living culture.

When you journey to the North West you’ll notice things are different here—what makes this region so memorable is the consistent reminder that this land is Ancient; and the people that roamed over 75,000 years ago passed down their songs, stories and practices generation to generation through to today. Rich Aboriginal culture is accessible for all visitors interested in learning more and the experiences on offer are unlike those you can access elsewhere.

With so many experiences to choose from, the hardest decision will be where to start. We recommend you include at least one day tour in your trip. Why not join a day or extended tour and learn about rock art, bush tucker, medicine and spiritual beliefs. Go mud-crabbing, fishing or enjoy a range of wilderness camps, eco retreats and community stays at some of the region's most breathtaking locations. 

Five spectacular Aboriginal Tours

Ngurrangga Tours

Join a guided tour through culturally significant Murujuga National Park, home to the highest…

Kingfisher Tours

Four wheel drive, trekking and scenic flight tours guide you through Purnululu National Park…

CAMPING WITH CUSTODIANS

Travel writer Julia D'Orazio guides us through this Australian-first network of campgrounds on Aboriginal lands, owned and operated by local communities. These campgrounds are not just about calling somewhere home for the night: each campground allows campers to interact with community members and gain insight into local culture.

 

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Campers sit by the campfire at Peedamulla Campground in the Pilbara

Peedamulla Campground

The original Camping with Custodians' campground rests at the historic Peedamulla Station, only 7km from North West Coastal Highway and 70km west of Onslow. Venture further afield to explore the coastline and wetlands via an off-road 4WD adventure, or discover more about the property by having a yarn with the local Aboriginal owners, the Parker Family.

Campfire songs at Mimbi Caves Campground in the Kimberley

Jarlarloo Riwi Campground

The Jarlarloo Riwi Campground at Mimbi Caves rests along the foothills of the stunning Emmanuel Ranges, with the lofty Mueller Ranges in the distance. Take a guided tour of the Caves during the day, and spend time with the areas Traditional Owners around the campfire. 

An overhead view of artists at work on a canvas at Imintji Art Centre in the Kimberley

Imintji Campground

A great base to explore Bell Gorge, Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek on the Gibb River Road, this campground for nature lovers is nestled at the base of the Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges. Visit the Imintji Art Centre selling colourful artworks by local artists. 

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Djarindjin Campground

Located along the Dampier Peninsula on Bardi country, Djarindjin Campground is easily accessed by 2WD vehicles along Broome-Cape Leveque Road. Neighbouring Djarindjin Roadhouse can book your tours with local legends Brian Lee, Bundy and Bolo Angus. 

Wildlife at Violet Valley Campground

Violet Valley

Access the wilderness campground at Violet Valley on Gija country via 4WD or off-road campers/caravans. Situated on the Bow River just 36km from the entrance to the World Heritage Purnululu National Park, campers will be glad they made the journey.

Doon Doon Campground

Doon Doon Campground

Doon Doon Campground rests opposite red-rusted ranges surrounded by lush bushlands, just 110km south of Kununurra.

Darrell Sibosado from Lombadina Community guides visitors through the Church

Lombadina Campground

Scheduled to open in 2024, Lombadina will soon be the newest Camping with Custodians site. Only 2.5 hours from Broome, this campground is ideal if you want to experience Aboriginal culture and base yourself nearby day tours such as kayaking, mud-crabbing and tagalong tours; not to mention a magnificent stretch of beach.

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CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN BROOME

Enjoy a variety of experiences that blend the beauty of Broome's natural environment with the fascinating culture and unique heritage of the local Aboriginal peoples.

Narlijia Experiences Broome

Bart Pigram is a Yawuru man from the West Kimberley region of northwest Australia. Born and bred in Broome, Bart has a passion for telling the complete story of life in Broome. Bart draws on knowledge…

Mabu Buru Tours

Mabu Buru Tours will take you on a very personal journey that explores Yawuru Culture through country, nature, history, lore and traditional knowledge. You’ll discover things hidden from view along the…

Kimberley Cultural Adventures

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…

Jarndu Ngaank Tours

Join your tour guide Patricia (Pat) “Mamanyjun” Torres on your choice of three Aboriginal tours of Broome and beyond: Town Beach Walk and Talk Tour Tag-along Tour to Quandong Reddell Beach Tour - a…

Cultural Experiences on the Dampier Peninsula

North of Broome, you'll have the opportunity to go with the flow and share a cultural experience with the local Bardi Jawi people - learn traditional fishing and hunting techniques, taste bush foods, learn useful bush medicine and hear about the special relationship between the surrounding land and sea. Here are just some of the wonderful tour guides and tour options you'll have to choose from!

ART & CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN THE KIMBERLEY

From art by world-renowned and emerging local artists to guided tours through some of the region's most important and sacred sites, when travelling through the Kimberley you'll have a wealth of opportunities to share in the region's Aboriginal culture and heritage. 

Cultural Tours in the Kimberley

Aboriginal tours through the Bungle Bungle Ranges of Purnululu National Park, Punamii-Uunpuu (Mitchell Falls) and across the Kimberley layer the landscapes with meaning for truly immersive experiences.

ART CENTRES IN THE KIMBERLEY

Located throughout the Kimberley in towns and remote communities, art centres and galleries provide opportunities for cultural expression and economic independence for local Aboriginal people. Spend time with the artists and their work, and you’ll discover a world of stories and styles, drawing on Dreaming stories, the Kimberley landscapes and the artists’ contemporary experiences.

From the Kimberley’s longest running art centre at Warringarri Arts in Kununurra, to art centres in remote desert communities such as Balgo and centres in outback towns like Yarilyil Arts in Halls Creek, your journey through the Kimberley offers the chance to connect with Country and culture in a very personal way.

Waringarri Aboriginal Art

Waringarri Aboriginal Arts is a living, growing art centre celebrating the uniqueness of Miriwoong cultural identity.  Established in the late 1970’s, in the heart of Miriwoong country at Kununurra…

Imintji Art Centre

Imintji Art Centre has a range of art and crafts by local artists. Opening Hours are from 10am to 4pm. Art by Indigenous members of Imintji can be purchased from the Art Centre. If the Art Centre is…

Yarliyil Art Centre

Yarliyil Art Centre is based in the Township of Halls Creek in the Central Kimberley. Yarliyil Arts was first formed in 1998 and operates from a modern purpose built Gallery and Studio positioned on the…

Artlandish Aboriginal Art Gallery

Artlandish is a family owned and operated business that has grown enormously over the last 15 years to become one of the largest Aboriginal Art Galleries in the world! We are Located in Kununurra…

Accommodation and Camping in the Kimberley

Imintji Campground

The Imintji (Ngarinyin) people invite you to stay at this sheltered location at the foot of the spectacular Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges Conservation Park. This shady wilderness campground has wonderful…

Doon Doon Roadhouse

Caravan park and campground providing both powered and unpowered sites. Adjoining roadhouse has fuel, meals, food items and general store provisions.

Violet Valley Campground

Campground near the Violet Valley Community offering 14 unpowered campsites, hot showers, quality toilets, BBQ shelter with bush kitchen facilities and gas BBQ, as well as a fire pit. Self-guided as…

Munurru (King Edward River) Campground

The first campground visitors come across when they approach Mitchell Falls. It makes a wonderful base camp to explore the Plateau with spacious campsites, a beautiful river for swimming and a chance to…

Djarindjin Campground

At Djarindjin Campground, our modern amenities, powered caravan/campsites and highly accessible location on the newly sealed Cape Leveque Road, make this a welcoming stopover on your Kimberley journey…

Rock art at Galvans Gorge on the Gibb River Road Tourism Western Australia

Visitors to the Kimberley region of Western Australia have the opportunity to discover one of the world’s oldest and richest rock art regions in some of the…

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, ART & FESTIVALS IN THE PILBARA

Discover the otherwordly landscapes of the Pilbara and the world's largest concentration of rock art with a local Aboriginal guide, visit art centres showcasing Aboriginal artists from many different language groups and styles of work, and stay in accommodation and campsites owned by and supporting local communities. 

Karijini Experience

Discover magnificent Karijini National Park in unexpected ways, immersing yourself in the landscape, the culture and the sensual joys of the region.

Karijini Eco Retreat

An environmentally friendly retreat and campground nestled at Joffre Gorge - in the heart of the world class Karijini National Park. The award winning Karijini Eco Retreat is the first and only to offer…

Ngurrangga Tours

Clinton is a descendant of the Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi people, who are the Traditional Owners of the coastal and inland areas of the West Pilbara region encompassing areas such as the City of…

Martumili Artists

Martumili is situated in Newman, establishing an international reputation for innovative and dynamic art. Artworks from emerging and established Martu artists depict their land and history, reflecting…

Peedamulla Campground

Peedamulla Campground is a newly built campground located just off the North West Coastal Highway near the Onslow turnoff. We offer powered & unpowered sites and wonderful views of the expansive…

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Scenic Flights

Scenic flights in the Kimberley region of Western Australia’s north offer a thrilling ride and…