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Indigenous Culture
Step into Australia’s living culture through powerful storytelling, sacred landscapes, and immersive traditions. From art to cuisine, connect with Indigenous wisdom in exclusive, deeply moving experiences that honour the world’s oldest living heritage.
HONOURING HERITAGE THROUGH EXPERIENCE
Indigenous Painting Immersion
- Enter a world of First Nations storytelling, meditation, and art, guided by renowned Indigenous artist.
- Begin with a Didgeridoo Meditation, grounding yourself in tradition before creating your own meaningful Indigenous artwork.
- Enjoy a native food tasting platter, deepening your sensory experience of Indigenous culture.
- Gain rare insight into symbolic art and storytelling, passed down through generations.
Indigenous Painting Immersion
Immerse yourself in First Nations culture through art, meditation, and storytelling.
Guided by renowned Indigenous artist Birrunga, this experience begins with a Didgeridoo Meditation, grounding guests in tradition before they create their own symbolic Indigenous artwork.
The journey concludes with a native food tasting platter, offering a sensory connection to Indigenous heritage through art, cuisine, and culture.
Ideal Timing
- 10:00 to 15:00
Pickup
- Brisbane – Included
- Gold Coast – By enquiry
Inclusions
- Private Transport in Mercedes Luxury Vehicle
- Acknowledgement of Country
- Didgeridoo painting meditation
- All materials, including a small canvas to paint (100mm x 100mm)
- Tuition by Birrunga, Indigenous Artist
- Lunch & a Native Food Tasting Platter
Add-ons
- Story Bridge Climb
- VIP Wildlife Sanctuary Experience
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First Artists: Indigenous Dining
- Begin with a sacred Welcome to the Country and Smoking Ceremony, connecting you to the land’s ancient traditions.
- Enjoy a private tour of an Indigenous Australian Art Collection.
- A two-course dining experience follows, showcasing the finest native Australian ingredients in a menu crafted to honour Indigenous flavours.
- Be captivated by didgeridoo performances and storytelling.
First Artists: Indigenous Dining
A dining experience rooted in Australian culture, explore an extraordinary evening celebrating Indigenous heritage, art, and cuisine.
Begin with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by the Brisbane River before stepping inside GOMA’s Indigenous Australian Art Collection for a private tour.
The evening culminates in an exclusive two-course dining experience inspired by native Australian ingredients, crafted to honour ancient traditions with modern culinary finesse.
Ideal Timing
- 16:00 to 20:00
Pickup
- Brisbane – Included
- Gold Coast – By enquiry
Inclusions
- Private transport in a luxury Mercedes vehicle.
- Welcome to Country Ceremony.
- Smoking Ceremony & Didgeridoo Performance.
- Private tour of GOMA’s Indigenous Australian Art Collection.
- 2-course dinner highlighting native Australian ingredients.
Add-ons
- Luxurious Rooftop Bathhouse Session
- Story Bridge Climb
- VIP Wildlife Encounter at a Local Sanctuary
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Bush Tucker Walk in the Hinterland
- Step into an ancient world of Indigenous wisdom with a guided bush tucker walk, tasting native flavours along the way.
- Experience a powerful Welcome to the Country and Smoking Ceremony.
- Enjoy a packed lunch or elevate your experience with an alfresco feast by iconic chef Alex Labart, celebrating Australia’s wild ingredients.
- Relax with a sound healing session led by a local Kombumerri elder, deep in the heart of nature.
- End the experience with a relaxing waterfall walk in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
Bush Tucker Walk in the Hinterland
Where Indigenous wisdom meets culinary artistry on an immersive bush tucker journey.
Begin with a traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, followed by a guided Bush Tucker Walk and Sound Healing Session led by a local Kombumerri elder.
Choose between a gourmet packed lunch or an exclusive alfresco feast crafted by celebrated chef Alex Labart. Following the feast, end this incredible day with a waterfall walk through lush rainforest.
Ideal Timing
- 08:00 to 16:30
Pickup
- Gold Coast, Tweed Valley - Included
- Brisbane, Byron Bay - By enquiry
Inclusions
- Private transport in luxury Mercedes vehicle
- Traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
- Indigenous-guided Bush Tucker Walk with tastings
- Sound Healing Session by a local Kombumerri man
Option 1 – Packed lunch
Option 2 – Alfresco dining experience by Head Chef Alex Labart - Waterfall walk in the Gold Coast Hinterland
Add-ons
- Helicopter Transfers (recommended if staying in Brisbane or Byron Bay)
- Indigenous Art Workshop with a First Nations Artist
- Spa Wellness Treatment at a Luxury Hinterland Estate
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Dreamtime Art Trail
- Walk sacred land with Indigenous artist Jason King, delving into Dreamtime stories and Bundjalung traditions.
- Engage in a hands-on painting workshop, using traditional techniques to create your own artwork inspired by the land’s spirit.
- Enjoy a gourmet lunch at a renowned local restaurant, celebrating regional flavours.
- Immerse yourself in a coastal landscape rich in history, where each step tells a story of place and culture.
Dreamtime Art Trail
Step into the ancient landscapes of Bundjalung Country, where Indigenous artist Jason King guides you through a journey of storytelling, culture, and creativity.
Standard Experience
Begin with a heartfelt Welcome to Country on Fingal Headland, then join Jason for a guided bushwalk along the coastline. As you wander through dunes and pandanus groves, he shares Dreamtime stories and local knowledge that reveal the cultural layers of this land.
Pause for a seasonal dining experience at a local restaurant before the day culminates in a hands-on Indigenous art workshop, where Jason introduces ochre, traditional techniques, and the storytelling symbols that connect art to Country.
Inclusions
- Welcome to Country on Fingal Headland
- Guided bushwalk and Dreamtime storytelling w
- Indigenous art workshop with Indigenous artist
- Seasonal dining experience
Ideal Timing
- 09:00 - 16:00
Pickup
- Tweed (Halcyon House), Gold Coast, Byron Bay – included
- Brisbane - $250 (only recommended if collecting from Brisbane Airport OR via Heli transfer by enquiry)
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Elevated Experience
For those seeking a deeper immersion, the Elevated Dreamtime Art Trail extends beyond the headland. Following the coastal walk, journey inland to the Tweed Valley for a VIP plantation tour, exotic fruit tasting, and gourmet orchard lunch. The afternoon continues with Jason’s creative workshop before concluding at Husk Distillery for a paddock-to-bottle tasting celebrating local craft and connection to Country.
Inclusions
- Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony on Fingal Headland
- Guided bushwalk and Dreamtime storytelling
- VIP plantation tour, exotic fruit tasting and alfresco orchard dining
- Indigenous art workshop with Indigenous artist
- Husk Distillery paddock-to-bottle tour and curated tasting
Ideal Timing
- 09:00 - 17:00
Pickup
- Tweed (Halcyon House), Gold Coast, Byron Bay – included
- Brisbane - $250 (only recommended if collecting from Brisbane Airport OR via Heli transfer by enquiry)
Add-Ons (for both experiences)
- E-Bike touring on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail
- Indigenous weaving or craft workshop
- Professional photographer
- Premium wine or champagne pairing with lunch
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Australia in a Day Heli Tour
- Soar over the coastline in a breathtaking helicopter flight to Minjerribah. Option to ferry instead of helicopter.
- Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture, with a Welcome to the Country, storytelling, and an art gallery visit.
- Walk the legendary North Gorge, spotting kangaroos, koalas, and seasonal whales and dolphins.
- Indulge in a gourmet beach picnic, feasting on freshly caught seafood with ocean views.
- Elevate your experience with a private 4WD beach safari, a surf session, or an oyster farm tasting.
Australia in a Day Heli Tour
Soar over the coastline on a breathtaking helicopter flight to Stradbroke Island, where an exclusive cultural experience awaits.
Guided by a knowledgeable Indigenous host, begin with a Welcome to Country ceremony at a sacred tea-tree lake before exploring a renowned Indigenous art gallery and immersing yourself in the island’s Quandamooka heritage.
Swim in crystal-clear waters, then indulge in a gourmet beach picnic featuring freshly caught seafood. For groups of five or fewer, a private 4WD beach drive offers an exhilarating way to take in the island’s untouched beauty. Conclude your journey at North Gorge, with sightings of kangaroos, koalas, and seasonal whales and dolphins.
Ideal Timing
- 09:00 to 15:00
Pickup
- Brisbane - Included
- Gold Coast, Byron Bay - By enquiry
Inclusions
- Private Helicopter Transfers
- Reveling host & Indigenous Guide
- Quandamooka heritage sites and insights
- Delvene Cockatoo-Collins Gallery visit
- Beach Picnic with local Stradbroke cuisine and drinks
- Famous Gorge Walk spotting native Australian wildlife
Add-ons
- Upgrade to Turbine Helicopter Transfer
- Surfing with Bede Durbidge
- Snorkeling / Scuba Diving
- Beach Barbecue
- Indigenous Weaving Workshop
- Oyster Farm Tasting
- Brewery Visit & Tasting
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