The Bundjalung Coast
Nuthunguli (the Beginning Place)
Aunty Lois Cook is a Traditional Custodian of Nyangbul Country in the Bundjalung Nation of Eastern Australia. Aunty gained her knowledge from her Elders who passed on cultural information and instructions to care for country. By knowing country and being on Country, ensures Nyangbul landscape and its people receive the best informed protection. The ancestors knowledge of Country passed down from generations of being.
Aboriginal Cultural Concepts offers cultural Tours and experiences 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.
The Bundjalung Coast - NUTHUNGULI (The Beginning Place)
Tours are available from 10am - 2pm please check for availability with Aunty Lois
The Bundjalung Coast Tour (Nuthungulli) begins at Byron Bay or Ballina, this tour will take you on a journey along the Bundjalung Coast from Byron Bay to Ballina. On our tour we will be exploring the secret, sacred significance of our heritage going from site to site exploring the hidden secrets of the coast.
There are many stories to be told about the most eastern point of Australia - The Beginning Place - On the Tour we meet and greet you, take you on a Mystery Journey of our Homelands. The Custodians the Ngangbul people are connected to this beautiful coast of saltwater and fresh water people. adventure through storytelling and legends. Our culture is 65,000 years, the Oldest Living and continuous Culture in the World.
Explore the secrets of our land, its people and the Dreaming. Meet and talk to Traditional Owners and Elders and hear their fascinating stories.
This is one of our highly recommended tours it is 4 hours of Cultural knowledge a journey through time exploring the Bundjalung Coast. This tour is ideal for a family, group of friends, or overseas visitors, a club outing, and locals interested in discovering Ngangbul Bundjalung culture.
Highlights:
* Visit Sacred and important landscape sites
* Bush tucker sampling
* Learn hidden secrets of the Bundjalung coast
* Discover mythological sites
* Listen to Dreaming stories and local Aboriginal legends
* Lunch provided
* We will visit middens, former camping grounds, Old Bora rings, contact sites,
* Fertility sites, fish traps, hunting areas and other places of cultural and historical interest.
* Water and lunch is provided.
Departure time: 10.00 am
Return approx.: 2.00 pm
Cost: $190.00/person (min. 4 people)
Students $150.00
Dirrawong Tour - Full day Cultural Tour (7 hours)
From the Coast to the Rainforest, this tour is ideal for people wanting an extended experience taking us from the coast to the rainforest experiencing the beauty of our landscape. This adventure is ideal for families, groups, friends, overseas visitors, and university, college students and schools wanting a rich, unique and authentic cultural experience
Highlights:
* From the coast to the Rainforest
- * Experience traditional Aboriginal culture from eastern Australia
- * Bush tucker sampling
* Discover mythological sites
* Dreamtime Stories and local Aboriginal legends
* Ancient Fish - traps
* Visit local sites of significance
* Learn about native plants and its uses
* Bush tucker sampling
* Lunch and afternoon tea provided.
* Water supplied
Departure time: 9.30 am
Return approx.: 4.30 pm
Cost: $290.00/person (min. 4 people)
Students $250.00
Personal Private - half Day Cultural Experience or Tag along
This is a personal and personalized cultural experience is for 1 to 3 people (flexible) you will enjoy a rich cultural experiences. informative and enjoyable experience for all the family.
Highlights:
* Bush tucker samples
* Experience traditional Aboriginal culture of eastern Australia
* Explore hidden secrets of the Bundjalung Coast
* Discover mythological sites
* Visit Ancient Fish - traps
* Learn about Dreamtime 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, casual wear, hat and walking shoes
Private Tours
NO CONSESSIONS
2 people only
Departure time: 10.00 am
Return approx.: 2.00 pm
Cost: $600.00
babies under 5 free
3 people only
Departure time: 10.00 am
Return approx.: 2.00 pm
Costs: $700.00
babies under 5 free
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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.
