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10 UNEXPECTED INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES TO ADD TO YOUR BUCKET LIST
In Australia, we’re lucky to have the world’s oldest living culture in our very own backyard. This culture is as rich in its diversity as it is deep in its spirituality, full of colourful characters, engrossing stories and life lessons passed down from generations. For many travellers in Australia, things like seeing Indigenous dance or music performances, visiting rock art sites or going on bush tucker tours are common experiences. But if you think they are the only ways you can get an insight into Indigenous culture, think again!
KATHERINE (NT) - WHERE THE OUTBACK MEETS THE TROPICS
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing cultural holiday or something more adventurous, the Northern Territory’s Katherine region is a traveller’s dream destination. Full of breathtaking gorges, misty waterfalls, thermal springs, sparkling rapids and monsoon forests, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, and so many different ways do it.
HERE’S HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR ONCE IN A LIFETIME NT ADVENTURE
Australia is renowned for its spectacular and unique natural environment. Although we’ve got beautiful beaches and good surf breaks, there is so much more to experience beyond that!
THERE’S MORE TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA THAN WINERIES
South Australia is home to the Great Australian Bite and the Barossa Valley but this state has a variety of experiences to offer from wilderness tours to coastal drives and everything in between.
WELCOMING WORAWA ABORIGINAL COLLEGE LTD. TO ECOTOURISM AUSTRALIA’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY
We would like to welcome Worawa Aboriginal College Ltd. to the Ecotourism Australia Business Member community!
CONGRATULATIONS TO RAINFORESTATION NATURE PARK FOR ACHIEVING ECOTOURISM AND ROC CERTIFICATION!
Enjoy some of Australia’s greatest natural and cultural experiences with Rainforestation’s tours, designed to give guests ‘hands on’ educational experiences. Rainforestation Nature Park strongly believes that education is one of the best conservation strategies and implements this belief throughout its tours.
THE ROC SERIES | CELEBRATE LOCAL CULTURE THROUGH DANCE
The daily Aboriginal dance show is one of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary's most well-attended shows, and for good reason.
THE ROC SERIES | TOURISM ON AN ABORIGINAL SACRED SITE
At Davidson's Arnhemland Safaris at Mt Borradaile, it feels like the local Aboriginal people left yesterday – their stories are clearly visible in tools, ceremonial grounds and rock art paintings, some of which are still being uncovered today.
BECAUSE OF HER, WE CAN EXPERIENCE AUSTRALIA THROUGH ABORIGINAL EYES
Professor Marcia Langton AM has long been at the forefront of Indigenous issues in Australia. As one of the nation’s most respected Indigenous academics, she is a frequent media commentator, speaking out passionately on issues such as Indigenous rights, justice and artistic expression. She is the first Associate Provost and Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne, and in 1999 was one of five Indigenous leaders granted an audience with the Queen to discuss proposed changes to the Australian Constitution. Now, she’s the author of the first ever published travel guide to Indigenous Australia. Communications Manager Lina spoke to Professor Langton as part of Ecotourism Australia’s Respecting our Culture | Celebrating Diversity Through Ecotourism campaign.
THE ROC SERIES | IMMERSION LEADS TO RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING
The more we know about something, the more we can understand and respect it.