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Australian Museum
The Waranara First Nations Tour takes visitors on a journey through the Sydney/Warrane museum’s renowned First Nations collection, led by an Indigenous guide.
Borrgoron Coast to Creek Tours
Bardi man Terry Hunter’s tours hosted in Cygnet Bay on the Dampier Peninsula unfurl the treasures of Western Australia’s beguiling Kimberley coast.
Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism
A guided tour and experience the Budj Bim World Heritage-listed Cultural Landscape sites with a Gunditjmara guide.
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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.
Media Kit
Full of story ideas, product features and more, the Discover Aboriginal Experiences media kit will spark ideas for editorial features and trade partner newsletters and blogs.
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 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.
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.
Member map
Find out where Discover Aboriginal Experiences operators are located around Australia.
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 of the media kit.
Storytellers
Get inspired by the Aboriginal storytellers who lead our extraordinary suite of experiences.
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.
Itineraries
Explore a range of Australian holiday itinerary ideas incorporating Aboriginal-guided experiences.
Asset hub
Access a library of Tourism Australia images and video to promote Aboriginal-guided experiences.
Business events
Looking for inspiration for your next executive escape, conference or incentive trip? Here are some ideas.
YouTube videos
Get inspired to visit Aboriginal Australia via this collection of short videos showcasing every operator in 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.
Australia.com
Enjoy some Australian holiday inspiration, from the red deserts of the outback to the sparkling coast, and everywhere in between.
Training
A handy training presentation introducing all of the Discover Aboriginal Experiences operators around Australia.
Brochure
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.
Media kit
2025 Media Kit
Get inspired with story ideas, product feature stories, spotlight series, itineraries and story tellers.
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 of the media kit.
Latest news
Discover Aboriginal Experiences launches exciting new trade and media offerings for 2025
Discover Aboriginal Experiences has developed an exciting range of new assets for trade and media.
Discover the versatility of Australian bush foods
Join us as we explore the incredible world of native Australian bush foods with Dale Tilbrook from Dale Tilbrook Experiences.
Empowering Indigenous communities to share, practice and preserve their culture
Johani Mamid, owner and operator of Mabu Buru Tours, welcomes you to Broome / Rubibi in the stunning Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Discover Quandamooka Country
Elisha Kissick, a proud Quandamooka woman, invites you to experience the rich cultural heritage of Minjerribah / North Stradbroke Island.
Aboriginal-guided tourism experiences provide a richer, deeper connection to Australia
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.
8 ways to see northwest Australia in a new light
Whether you’re a foodie or a history buff, exploring the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia with an Indigenous guide deepens your visit and cultural understanding of this very special part of the country. Here are eight must-do experiences.
Aboriginal perspectives of the wet tropics of Queensland
The World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland stretches for 450 kilometres along Australia’s north-east coast. It’s a place where rivers charge through gorges, waterfalls drop from vertiginous escarpments, and thousands of plant and animal species – many of them endemic – thrive in one of the country’s oldest wilderness areas. Home to the Daintree Rainforest, its global significance is undeniable, but this ecosystem holds a into the significance of these landscapes, and the ancient Dreamtime stories they hold. particularly important place in Aboriginal cultures and traditions, and has done for millennia.
About the Discover Aboriginal Experiences collective
Learn how the Discover Aboriginal Experiences collective came to be in this video.
How to experience Aboriginal cultures when staying at a Luxury Lodge of Australia
The Luxury Lodges of Australia portfolio includes some of the country’s most ravishing and remote properties – places that offer every comfort imaginable, but also a strong sense of place and culture. Check in to one, and you can also take a deep dive into the region’s strong Indigenous traditions on a Discover Aboriginal Experiences tour.
The unique Aboriginal stories behind Australia's islands
Whether you’re visiting the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland or Coastal New South Wales, the Creation stories of Australia’s many islands – there are 8,000+ of them – hold a long and spiritual connection to Indigenous communities.
Discover Aboriginal Experiences collective welcomes seven new members
The Discover Aboriginal Experiences portfolio continues to grow, with seven extraordinary new members welcomed into the collective in 2025, taking the total to 55 members.
Best ways to discover Aboriginal seafood experiences
Think of fishing and chances are you’ll picture a rod, line and hook. But spend some time with a Traditional Custodian and soon you’ll be seeing pronged spears gliding through the air to land with a crack in the carapace of a mud crab. You’ll discover toxins in native plants that can be used to stun fish in the water. And you’ll learn about ancient stone fish traps laid across waterways, sharp hooks made from shells, and even fishing lines spun from vegetable “hair”.
Cruise into Aboriginal Cultures
From the coast to lakes and rivers, Australia’s Aboriginal communities have the same affinity with waterways as they do with land. Cruising with an Indigenous guide is the ultimate way to take a deep dive into the significance of these landscapes, and the ancient Dreamtime stories they hold.
Issue eight of Connect to Country out now
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 with Indigenous guides and quad biking across vast sand dunes. 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.
Discover Aboriginal Experiences spotlights Indigenous wellness ahead of World Mental Health Day
It's World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2024. And it’s evident that more than ever, we’re globally seeking experiences that soothe our soul, make us switch off, help us become more mindful and connect us to Country – and reconnect with ourselves in the process.
DAE media Newsletters
DAE media Newsletters providing the latest news from Discover Aboriginal Experiences
In the footsteps of the palawa on Tasmania/lutruwita's wukalina Walk
Tasmania’s/lutruwita’s Indigenous-owned tourism offering, wukalina Walk takes trekkers around a postcard-perfect patch of the state’s northeast. And if you needed extra incentive to try the experience, it has just been listed on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places List for 2024. Here’s what to expect.
Discover Aboriginal Experiences launches 4 member case studies on sustainable tourism for Earth Day 2024
A collective of quality, authentic, Aboriginal-guided tourism offerings, Discover Aboriginal Experiences (DAE) is delighted to launch four case studies on collective members going to extraordinary lengths when it comes to sustainable tourism, whether that relates to protecting the environment, community, culture – or all three.
Itineraries
4 Days Cairns/Gimuy - Premium
Immerse yourself in Creation stories on a Great Barrier Reef cruise, explore the Daintree Rainforest with an Aboriginal guide, encounter diverse wildlife in the Atherton Tablelands, and enjoy a helicopter tour to a 20,000-year-old rock art site on this private and small group touring itinerary. Extend your adventure with three extra nights at Mt Mulligan, a luxurious outback lodge just a few hours' drive from Cairns.
6 Days Sydney / Warrane, Port Stephens, and Hunter Valley
Discover Sydney / Warrane's rich cultural tapestry and iconic landmarks before venturing to the thrills of Port Stephens' sand dunes. Then, immerse yourself in the heritage of the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region, for unforgettable winery experiences.
5 Days in Central Australia
From the desert town of Alice Springs to the towering undulations of Uluru, one of Australia’s most iconic outback routes, the Red Centre Way, is a road trip that takes in Aboriginal cultures from galleries to forested canyons. Devote at least five days to it.
5 Days Broome/Rubibi & Kimberley region
Broome/Rubibi and the Dampier Peninsula, on the Kimberley coastline of Western Australia, combine stunning natural beauty and fascinating Aboriginal history.
6 Day Kakadu and Katherine Road Trip
Immerse yourself in Indigenous cultures on a road trip through the Top End. Cruise to tropical islands, go croc watching and indulge in bush tucker in Australia’s Northern Territory. Set aside six days to delve deeper into the Top End’s Aboriginal cultures, as well as this region’s Creation stories and its spiritual links to the landscape.
7 Days Tropical North Queensland
Connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in World-Heritage listed reef and rainforest settings.
8 Days Adelaide/Tarntanya & Ikara-Flinders Ranges Road Trip
Experience Adelaide/Tarntanya’s vibrant culture, savour world-class wines in the Barossa Valley, and delve into Adnyamathanha culture at Wilpena Pound amidst the rugged beauty of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park where ancient landscapes tell timeless stories.
Free magazines
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.
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.
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.
Media coverage
This one-of-a-kind walk in north-east Tasmania offers immersion in the local First Nations culture.
This one-of-a-kind walk in north-east Tasmania offers immersion in the local First Nations culture.
The ELLE Guide to Australia’s Northern Territory
Ancient petroglyphs, rugged landscapes, and the outback lodges you need to experience in this vast destination.
This Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site Is Reversing the Damage of European Settlement
Indigenous-owned tours in Western Australia’s Shark Bay offer travelers the chance to see conservation firsthand.
The Wanderlust Origin List 2025
Step into a world of rich traditions and ancient knowledge by exploring 50 unforgettable experiences crafted by Indigenous communities. These immersive encounters invite you to encounter diverse cultures and landscapes while supporting a more thoughtful and sustainable approach to travel…
Indigenous tourism is on the rise in 2025
Indigenous tourism is experiencing an upsurge around the globe, with experiences that move beyond cultural pageantry and allow communities to tell their own stories (the good, the bad and the ugly) while, perhaps more importantly, economically benefiting from the experience.
Conde Nast Traveler - 11 First Nations-Led Experiences for Uncovering the Real Australia
Backed by 60,000 years of culture, experiences with First Nations communities across Australia are introducing visitors to the diverse spirit of the country.
Indigenous Tourism in the Kimberley
This was one of the most emotionally stirring experiences I’ve ever had.
Record demand sees seven new members join Indigenous tourism collective
The Discover Aboriginal Experiences portfolio continues to grow in line with record demand for Indigenous tourism.
Australia First Nations See Opportunity in Tourism Where Politics Failed
From Sydney to the Northern Territory and Western Australia, here are five recommended Indigenous tours you can easily add to your Australia itinerary.
Lonely Planet - Where can I experience Aboriginal culture in Australia?
Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tourism in Australia with this guide to cultural festivals, walking tours, and cruising on the Barrier Reef.
Ten Indigenous tourism businesses making a big impact
Unforgettable Indigenous holiday experiences can deepen cultural understanding as well as sustain communities, generate employment and training opportunities and protect the environment. Here are ten tourism business making a positive difference.
Let’s explore the LATEST experiences in Australia this August
According to a Flight Centre Travel Group survey conducted by YouGov, 47% of Canadian survey respondents seek diverse experiences that blend urban, beach, and cultural elements (source). Australia perfectly meets these desires, offering spectacular nature, rich indigenous cultures, and vibrant cities with new hotels and restaurants.
Read about the World's Greatest Places of 2024
For more than 65,000 years, the palawa, or Tasmanian Aboriginal people, have called wukalina (Mount William National Park) and larapuna (Bay of Fires) in northeastern Tasmania home. The best way to experience this remote region known for wallabies, wombats, and Tasmanian devils is on the Indigenous-owned and -operated wukalina Walk, a moderate hike of roughly 22 miles. The four-day, three-night adventure is led by palawa guides who share their perspectives on topics ranging from Tasmania’s dark history of dispossession and the impacts of colonization to traditional use of medicinal plants and the importance of cultural burning practices in a region prone to bushfires.
National Indigenous Times - Women Leaders in Indigenous Tourism
A global spotlight shone brightly on Australia's Indigenous stars when Sydney hosted the 2000 Summer Olympic Games, and much of the growth in Aboriginal cultural tourism has happened in the years since. Many credit Elder from New South Wales' Dunghutti-Jerrinja Nation, Aunty Margret Campbell, with spearheading the movement.
Outlook Traveller - Exploring Australia's Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
At the country's latest UNESCO World Heritage Site, learn how the Gunditjmara Aboriginal community of Australia built a sophisticated aquaculture system to trap eels and create sustainable lifestyles.
Get Lost Travel magazine
An Aboriginal-led adventure through Western Australia.
Ten of the world’s greatest immersive travel experiences
Read on for Traveller Awards 2024 winners in the Immersive category including Discover Aboriginal Experiences members, Walkabout Cultural Adventures (Queensland) and Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism (Victoria).
The signature experiences of Australia partners
Australian Wildlife Journeys
The Australian Wildlife Journeys collective brings together independently operated small businesses to showcase Australia’s greatest guided wildlife encounters.
Cultural Attractions of Australia
Cultural Attractions of Australia’s members each reveal a fascinating chapter of Australia’s cultural narrative that has shaped us as a nation.
Discover Aboriginal Experiences
Discover Aboriginal Experiences’ members are considered leaders in Aboriginal tourism, representing local Aboriginal cultures with integrity and authenticity.
Great Golf Courses of Australia
The Great Golf Courses of Australia collective provides exclusive access to some of the most impressive private-member golf courses in Australia.
Great Walks of Australia
With the Great Walks of Australia collective coordinating the logistics of a selection of Australia’s most epic guided walks, hikers can focus on enjoying the experience.
Luxury Lodges of Australia
The exclusive lodges and camps that form the Luxury Lodges of Australia collective are destinations in their own right, with experiential itineraries to match.
Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia
Showcasing more than 100 winery experiences across Australia’s wine regions, Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia offers the ultimate taste of Australian wine.
Today’s discerning international traveller is seeking out travel destinations that deliver unique and authentic experiences which tap into their passion points.
To help fulfil this need, Tourism Australia has partnered with industry to develop Signature Experiences of Australia – a program which packages and promotes Australia’s outstanding tourism experiences within a variety of niche areas and special interest categories.