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About Discover Aboriginal Experiences
Nowhere in the world can claim a cultural legacy quite like Aboriginal Australia. For at least 65,000 years, its peoples – with hundreds of distinct clans, and as many languages and dialects – have walked the continent, making Aboriginal cultures the oldest continuous living cultures on the planet. Learn how the Discover Aboriginal Experiences collective came to be, selects members, and continues on a path of excellence in Indigenous tourism in this video.
Discover why Aboriginal-guided tourism experiences provide a richer, deeper connection to Australia
Aboriginal guides don’t just afford a unique means of bringing Australia’s landscapes to life. As the owners of the stories they share with you, they offer a way of connecting with Australian places and cultures quite unlike anything else you’ll find. Join us as we hear from Juan Walker of Walkabout Cultural Adventures, to discover why experiencing Aboriginal-guided tours is a must when traveling throughout Australia. Juan shares his deep connection to Country, offering insights into what makes these experiences so enriching and unforgettable.
Discover Aboriginal Experiences brochure
Looking for an extraordinary travel experience? View our brochure for detailed information on each of the experiences in the Discover Aboriginal Experiences collective.
Indigenous Guidelines for Trade Partners
This document can be circulated to anyone who is writing content about or travelling with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is looking for guidance.
Australian Indigenous Place Based Guide
Learn about key Australian destinations through the lens of Indigenous history, storytelling and experiences of the world's oldest living cultures.
Global distribution partners
Listings of key distribution partners in our global markets as a reference source for members.
Inbound Tour Operators (Australian based)
Listings of key Australian-based inbound tour operators as a reference source for members.
Business events
Showcases a number of ways that members can cater to executive escapes, conferences and incentive trips.
Membership criteria
A reminder of the criteria required to become a member of the Discover Aboriginal Experiences collective.
Signature Experiences of Australia snapshot
A snapshot of the Signature Experiences of Australia collective and where the operators are located across the country.
Working with Tourism Australia guide
Learn how to work more with Tourism Australia to promote your tourism business.
The Australian Tourism Toolkit
An essential guide to becoming tourism trade ready
Social media fact sheet
A handy fact sheet on how to get your social media posts featured on Tourism Australia's social media channels.
Working with media
A guide to working with media and Tourism Australia's media programs.
Media Kit
Discover Aboriginal Experiences operators are showcased in this media kit designed to provide information and spark ideas for editorial features and trade partner newsletters and blogs.
Media Kit Word Version
Discover Aboriginal Experiences operators are showcased in the media kit designed to provide information and spark ideas for editorial features and trade partner newsletters and blogs. This is the word version.
Helpful links
Connect to Country digital magazine issue 9
In this edition, we feature unforgettable family-friendly adventures, top coastal locations for cultural immersion and sustainable adventures designed with care for the environment and a deep respect for Country. Readers also have the chance to win an original artwork by Sarah Robinson, a third-generation artist from Central Australia.
Discover Aboriginal Experiences brochure
Looking for an extraordinary travel experience? View our brochure for detailed information on each of the experiences in the Discover Aboriginal Experiences collective.
Discover Aboriginal Experiences Media Kit 2025
Get inspired with story ideas, product feature stories, spotlight series, cultural insights, itineraries and storytellers.
Connect to Country digital magazine issue 8
In this edition, we invite Sab Lord, a seasoned expert, to settle a hypothetical contest between an Australian "saltie" and a US alligator—his surprising answer will intrigue you. Adventurers will find thrilling experiences like snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef and quad biking across vast sand dunes with Indigenous guides. Highlights also include a feature on tourism operators that are helping ensure that First Nations cultures remain strong for future generations, a journey into the Red Centre, and a feature on Tasmania’s award-winning wukalina Walk.
Connect to Country digital magazine issue 7
In this edition we feature a new luxury Tiwi Islands Escape and highlight some of the incredible Aboriginal-led experiences available in Broome. In South Australia, visitors can explore the sprawling and culturally significant wetlands surrounding the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre whilst, in the heart of Melbourne, the newly renovated Koorie Heritage Trust provides a central hub of Aboriginal art and knowledge. We highlight movie locations where you can learn some older, epic tales from the Traditional Owners of the land and then take the plunge into some special swimming spots, where culture and heritage collide.
Media training video for members
DAE member media training video
Connect to Country digital magazine issue 6
Read all about the experiences you can have after dark with Discover Aboriginal Experiences members; take a deep dive into the offerings of Tiwi by Design in the Northern Territory; discover the activities that not only inform but get your heart pumping; and better understand the Aboriginal cultural stories that mark some of our biggest cities.
Connect to Country digital magazine issue 5
Read about a bucket list of experiences in areas so incredible that they have been recognised by UNESCO for their Outstanding Universal Value to Humanity, Indigenous food experiences that combine a love of fine dining with an interest in Aboriginal cultures, survival skills developed by Aboriginal peoples over thousands of years and more.
Connect to Country digital magazine issue 4
Read about sleeping off-grid and under the stars, how Aboriginal communities have embraced conservation practices for millennia, and the significance of Tourism Australia’s dual naming initiatives, among many other features.
Connect to Country digital magazine issue 3
Get a taste of Aboriginal cultures in Kakadu National Park, a volcano crater near Melbourne/Narrm, the rainforests of Queensland and other culture-packed destinations.
Connect to Country digital magazine issue 2
Walk with an Aboriginal guide in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, take a cultural stand-up paddleboarding tour on the New South Wales Coffs Coast and more.
Connect to Country digital magazine issue 1
Use every sense to immerse yourself in Aboriginal cultures, from Australia’s spectacular Red Centre to the alleyways of The Rocks in Sydney Harbour and beyond.
Australian Indigenous Place Based Guide
Learn about key Australian destinations through the lens of Indigenous history, storytelling and experiences of the world's oldest living cultures.
Signature Experiences of Australia portal
Visit our Signature Experiences of Australia portal to find out more about the experiences offered by the eight Signature Experiences of Australia collectives.
Aussie Specialist Program
An online course designed to give frontline travel sellers the knowledge and skills to sell Australia.
Australia.com
Enjoy some Australian holiday inspiration, from the red deserts of the outback to the sparkling coast, and everywhere in between.
Market regions
Read about Tourism Australia's key markets, distribution channels and traveller profiles.
YouTube videos
Get inspired to visit Aboriginal Australia via this collection of short videos showcasing every operator in the Discover Aboriginal Experiences collective.
Asset hub
Access a library of Tourism Australia images and video to promote Aboriginal-guided experiences.
Australia 365 on-demand
Global distribution partners and Aussie Specialists can search and review all Australian tourism industry company listings including biography information, product updates, brand assets and social media links.
Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC)
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) is the peak industry association for the Australian inbound tourism industry sector.
From Our Guests
Seeing the Great Barrier Reef through Indigenous eyes was a transformative experience.”
Melissa Bromley, Guest, Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel
It’s a coast I've visited many times, but it’s now etched in stories and culture.”
Andrew Bain, Award-winning Journalist & Author
From the unrivalled harbour views to the fascinating Aboriginal stories, it was just wonderful.”
Jacqui Vincent, Guest, Burrawa Aboriginal Climb Experience
The cultural element of this tour is what makes it special including the spectacular environment”
Olivier Mercien-Ferol, Guest, Sand Dune Adventures
6km from Newcastle Airport
1.5 hour Aboriginal Culture and Sand Boarding Quad Bike Tour
Explore experienceFantastic, the guide, the experience, the landscape!”
Adil Hmami, Aussie Specialist Trainer, France, Kakadu Cultural Tours
Josh’s digeridoo performance was literally spine tingling.”
Ruth Mintern, Guest, Kaya Cape Experience
Juan’s interpretative Daintree tour opened my eyes to Kuku Yalanji sacred lore and storytelling.”
Susan Kurosawa, Acclaimed Australian Journalist
Travelling deep into sacred lands and prolific wilderness make this a trip of a thousand memories.”
Georgia Rickard, Editor at large, Virgin Australia
Walking on Country with a Traditional Custodian connected me to Australia in a whole new way. ”
Sarah Reid, Australian Travel Writer of the Year
The Karrke tour opened my eyes to the unique way of life of Indigenous peoples in the Red Centre.”
Jana Frawley, Editorial Director, Escape (Australia’s #1 Travel Publication)