Explore the Bundjalung Coast
Aboriginal Culture and Heritage Experience of Byron Bay and Ballina
Lois Cook is a Traditional Custodian of Ngangbul country in the Bundjalung Nation of Eastern Australia. Ngangbul lands extend from Brunswick Heads in the north, through Byron Bay and Ballina, then to Wardell and Cabbage Tree Island on the Richmond River in the south to Evans Head. Aboriginal Cultural Concepts offers cultural experience in a number of surrounding localities with half-day, full day, multi-day and extended cultural experiences. We guarantee that you will have an unforgettable experience.
Explore the unique Bundjalung coast
Cultural Experience available Wednesday to Saturday
Come on a journey through the traditions, culture, stories and important sites of the most eastern point of Australia. We meet and greet you, take you through our country, and show how Ngangbul people are connected to this beautiful coast and saltwater country. Explore the secrets of our land, its people and the Dreaming. Meet and talk to Traditional Owners and Elders and hear their fascinating stories.
Half-day Heritage/Coastal Experience (4 hours)
our cultural experiences are ideal for a family, group of friends, overseas visitors, a club outing, and locals interested in discovering Ngangbul Bundjalung culture.
Highlights:
* experience traditional Aboriginal culture from eastern Australia
* explore hidden secrets of the Bundjalung coast
* discover mythological sites
* hear Dreaming stories and local Aboriginal legends
* Lunch
You will visit middens, former camping grounds, Bora rings, contact sites, fertility sites, fish traps, hunting areas and other places of cultural and historical interest.
Water and late-morning lunch is provided.
Departure time: 10.00 am
Return approx.: 2.00 pm
Cost: $150.00/person (min. 4 people)
Students $120.00
Full day Cultural Experience (7 hours)
This tour is ideal for people wanting an extended experience and visits to places up river as well as on the coast. It is accessible but will satisfy the adventurous. is ideal for families, groups, friends, overseas visitors, and university, college students and schools wanting a rich, unique and authentic cultural opportunity.
Highlights:
* experience traditional Aboriginal culture from eastern Australia
* explore hidden secrets of the Bundjalung coast
* discover mythological sites
* hear Dreaming Stories and local Aboriginal legends
* sample bush tucker
* see rare scarred trees
* visit Minyon Falls and Brunswick River
You will visit middens, former camping grounds, Bora rings, contact sites, fertility sites, fish traps, hunting areas and other places of cultural and historical interest.
Chilled water supplied, mid-morning snacks, lunch and afternoon tea provided.
Departure time: 9.30 am
Return approx.: 4.30 pm
Cost: $300.00/person (min. 4 people)
Students $250.00
You-drive or Personal half Day Cultural Experience
This is a personal and personalized cultural experience for 1 to 3 people (flexible) you will enjoy a rich cultural experiences. It is flexible, informative and enjoyable
Highlights:
* experience traditional Aboriginal culture of eastern Australia
* explore hidden secrets of the Bundjalung Coast
* discover mythological sites
* hear Dreaming stories and local Aboriginal legends
* Lunch
Depending on the time available, you will be able to visit middens, former camping grounds, Bora rings,
contact sites, fertility sites, fish traps, hunting areas and other places of cultural and historical interest.
Lunch is provided, wear hat and walking shoes
NO CONSESSIONS
2 people only
Departure time: 10.00 am
Return approx.: 2.00 pm
Cost: $400.00
babies under 5 free
3 people only
Departure time: 10.00 am
Return approx.: 2.00 pm
Costs: $550.00
babies under 5 free
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Our apologies, the area below is still in development - please see the Events page for more information about these activities].
Welcome to Country Ceremony
Highlights
* People are Welcomed to our homelands by Traditional Custodian.
* Smoking and Smudge Ceremony
* Traditional Songs
* Story Telling
Time: 45 mins - 1 hour
Individual cost: $80.00/ person minimum of 10 participants
Group Bookings 20+ persons
Under 4yrs free
* Traditional Aboriginal Dance Performances
Highlights
* People are Welcomed to our homelands by Traditional Custodian.
* Traditional Songs
* Story Telling
* Traditional Dance performance
Time: 45 mins - 1 hour
Individual cost: $ 80/person, minimum of 10 participants
Under 4yrs free
Group Bookings 10+ persons
This program is tailored for cultural experiences as well as special groups, events, conferences, schools programs and general audiences who visit our area.
All fees are negotiable.
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Lois can tailor your Cultural Experience for large and small groups for 1, 2, 3,or 4 days
requests including Bundling or tailoring other Aboriginal cultural activities and interest tours.
Email Lois with any inquiries [email protected]
Phone or contact Lois on: +61405654280 for information on activities features bundles and accommodation.
Explore the unique Bundjalung coast
Cultural Experience available Wednesday to Saturday
Come on a journey through the traditions, culture, stories and important sites of the most eastern point of Australia. We meet and greet you, take you through our country, and show how Ngangbul people are connected to this beautiful coast and saltwater country. Explore the secrets of our land, its people and the Dreaming. Meet and talk to Traditional Owners and Elders and hear their fascinating stories.
Half-day Heritage/Coastal Experience (4 hours)
our cultural experiences are ideal for a family, group of friends, overseas visitors, a club outing, and locals interested in discovering Ngangbul Bundjalung culture.
Highlights:
* experience traditional Aboriginal culture from eastern Australia
* explore hidden secrets of the Bundjalung coast
* discover mythological sites
* hear Dreaming stories and local Aboriginal legends
* Lunch
You will visit middens, former camping grounds, Bora rings, contact sites, fertility sites, fish traps, hunting areas and other places of cultural and historical interest.
Water and late-morning lunch is provided.
Departure time: 10.00 am
Return approx.: 2.00 pm
Cost: $150.00/person (min. 4 people)
Students $120.00
Full day Cultural Experience (7 hours)
This tour is ideal for people wanting an extended experience and visits to places up river as well as on the coast. It is accessible but will satisfy the adventurous. is ideal for families, groups, friends, overseas visitors, and university, college students and schools wanting a rich, unique and authentic cultural opportunity.
Highlights:
* experience traditional Aboriginal culture from eastern Australia
* explore hidden secrets of the Bundjalung coast
* discover mythological sites
* hear Dreaming Stories and local Aboriginal legends
* sample bush tucker
* see rare scarred trees
* visit Minyon Falls and Brunswick River
You will visit middens, former camping grounds, Bora rings, contact sites, fertility sites, fish traps, hunting areas and other places of cultural and historical interest.
Chilled water supplied, mid-morning snacks, lunch and afternoon tea provided.
Departure time: 9.30 am
Return approx.: 4.30 pm
Cost: $300.00/person (min. 4 people)
Students $250.00
You-drive or Personal half Day Cultural Experience
This is a personal and personalized cultural experience for 1 to 3 people (flexible) you will enjoy a rich cultural experiences. It is flexible, informative and enjoyable
Highlights:
* experience traditional Aboriginal culture of eastern Australia
* explore hidden secrets of the Bundjalung Coast
* discover mythological sites
* hear Dreaming stories and local Aboriginal legends
* Lunch
Depending on the time available, you will be able to visit middens, former camping grounds, Bora rings,
contact sites, fertility sites, fish traps, hunting areas and other places of cultural and historical interest.
Lunch is provided, wear hat and walking shoes
NO CONSESSIONS
2 people only
Departure time: 10.00 am
Return approx.: 2.00 pm
Cost: $400.00
babies under 5 free
3 people only
Departure time: 10.00 am
Return approx.: 2.00 pm
Costs: $550.00
babies under 5 free
5
**********************************************************************
Our apologies, the area below is still in development - please see the Events page for more information about these activities].
Welcome to Country Ceremony
Highlights
* People are Welcomed to our homelands by Traditional Custodian.
* Smoking and Smudge Ceremony
* Traditional Songs
* Story Telling
Time: 45 mins - 1 hour
Individual cost: $80.00/ person minimum of 10 participants
Group Bookings 20+ persons
Under 4yrs free
* Traditional Aboriginal Dance Performances
Highlights
* People are Welcomed to our homelands by Traditional Custodian.
* Traditional Songs
* Story Telling
* Traditional Dance performance
Time: 45 mins - 1 hour
Individual cost: $ 80/person, minimum of 10 participants
Under 4yrs free
Group Bookings 10+ persons
This program is tailored for cultural experiences as well as special groups, events, conferences, schools programs and general audiences who visit our area.
All fees are negotiable.
******************************************
Lois can tailor your Cultural Experience for large and small groups for 1, 2, 3,or 4 days
requests including Bundling or tailoring other Aboriginal cultural activities and interest tours.
Email Lois with any inquiries [email protected]
Phone or contact Lois on: +61405654280 for information on activities features bundles and accommodation.
