Footsteps of our Ancestors – 2h Tour

An inspiring cultural presentation allowing groups to gain a deeper understanding of Jawoyn Culture firsthand
DURATION

Approximately 2.5 hours

AVAILABILITY

Year-round

Overview

Held at the Nitmiluk Cultural Centre, our Indigenous guides will introduce you to the Jawoyn culture and traditional activities such as basket weaving, spear throwing, fire lighting, painting, and didgeridoo playing.

Traditionally, these activities were divided into “Men’s business” and “Women’s business”. Your knowledgeable cultural team will discuss both roles in the Jawoyn culture and encourage you to experience some of these traditional activities for yourself.

Inclusions

  • Indigenous knowledge sharing from our passionate local guides
  • Interactive Jawoyn activity experiences
  • Painting Demonstration
  • Fire lighting
  • Didgeridoo playing

Notes

All tours will be held at the Nitmiluk Cultural Centre, located at the Entrance of the Park (4kms from the Nitmiluk Visitors Centre – Parking available)

Reviews

Inspiring cultural tour

Awesome and inspiring. So culturally enriching for our family. We felt privileged to be allowed such insights into the worlds most ancient and proud people. We learnt so much. Could not be more highly recommended.

Shell2516, TripAdvisor Member

Meet your guides

Enhancing your connection to the Nitmiluk culture

Your Nitmiluk experience wouldn’t be complete without our passionate, experienced, and professional guides. Their intimate knowledge and understanding of the Jawoyn culture will ensure you have in-depth, memorable experiences and factual information to enhance your visit beyond expectation.

Wyonna

“I’ve been working for Nitmiluk for about 8 years now, learning various areas of the company. It’s a humbling feeling to know you are walking in the footsteps of your ancestors, and sharing culture to visitors.”

Magnus

“I joined the Nitmiluk 3 years ago working with the Cutta Cutta Caves Team and the Cultural Team. It’s very rewarding sharing culture – I hope that all visitors leave Nitmiluk full of knowledge on Jawoyn and Nitmiluk!”

James

“Over the years I’ve enjoyed meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds. I love that I can always learn something new about other people or cultures, whist sharing teaching visitors about Nitmiluk and Jawoyn Culture.”