• Terrey Hills - Sydney North: Choosing this option means your tour will commence at 12 Yulong Ave, Terrey Hills NSW 2084. There are rest stops and toilet facilities available before entering the national park. Board the air-conditioned vehicle to start your journey into Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, complete with introductions and cultural context for the day.
• La Perouse - Sydney East: Opting for this option, your tour begins at La Perouse Museum Forecourt, 1542 Anzac Parade, La Perouse NSW 2036. Your cultural experience kicks off at this historic coastal meeting point where Aboriginal heritage, colonial history, and stunning headland views come together.
• Royal National Park - Sydney South: Selecting this option, your tour starts in Sydney’s Royal National Park, located south of the city. Rest stops and toilet facilities are available before entering the national park. Board the air-conditioned vehicle to embark on your journey into the Royal National Park, with introductions and cultural context for the day.
• Sydney - A short van ride is included in your tour to reach key locations where the walking tour will continue.
• The Rocks - Although your tour is not physically located in Sydney’s CBD, your guide provides Aboriginal perspectives on Sydney’s historic waterfront. Discover how Sydney Harbour has been a significant gathering place since ancient times, and hear stories that uncover the deeper cultural layers beneath the colonial architecture.
• Sydney Opera House - While your tour is not physically at the Opera House, for those traveling North, your guide may share Aboriginal perspectives on Bennelong Point, the sacred headland where this iconic structure stands. Learn about the area’s importance to the Gadigal people and hear how this culturally significant site was used for millennia before becoming one of the world’s most recognizable buildings.
• Sydney Harbour Bridge - Although your tour is not physically at the Harbour Bridge, for those traveling North, your guide may explain the Aboriginal significance of the crossing points along Sydney Harbour. Discover ancient pathways and trade routes that connected communities across the waterways long before European settlement, and understand the cultural importance of these geographic connections.
• Darling Harbour - While your tour is not physically located in Darling Harbour, your guide may share Aboriginal perspectives on Tumbalong - the original name for this area meaning ‘where the fresh water meets the salt.’ Learn how this important estuary was a vital resource for the Gadigal people and hear stories that reveal the area’s cultural significance beyond its modern entertainment precinct.
• La Perouse - (Sydney East option only): Sydney’s most historically significant coastal Aboriginal site where the French La Pérouse expedition and British First Fleet arrived in 1788. Begin with a traditional Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony on the historic headland, then explore the La Perouse Museum with Aboriginal perspectives on first contact and ongoing Aboriginal presence. Walk ancient coastal pathways overlooking Botany Bay while learning about saltwater living traditions, seasonal food sources, native plant identification, and traditional uses. Discover totemism and the custodial responsibilities connecting Aboriginal people to land, sea, and native animals across 30,000+ years of continuous presence. Conclude with interactive storytelling and cultural knowledge sharing in this intimate small-group experience.
• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - (Sydney North option only): Situated on Sydney’s northern shores, Ku-ring-gai Chase is one of Australia’s oldest national parks and a treasure trove of Aboriginal heritage. The park features extensive Aboriginal rock art sites, including engravings that are thousands of years old, nestled among stunning sandstone landscapes, lush bushland, and tranquil waterways. As the traditional lands of the Dharug people, this park offers a powerful connection to ancient Indigenous culture amidst breathtaking natural beauty.
• Royal National Park - (Sydney South option only): Established in 1879, Royal National Park is the world’s second-oldest national park, located south of Sydney. This diverse coastal landscape includes dramatic clifftops, pristine beaches, rainforest valleys, and heathland plateaus. The park holds deep significance to the Dharawal people, whose ancestral connection to this land spans tens of thousands of years. Its varied terrain provides a stunning backdrop for exploring Aboriginal cultural heritage and traditional knowledge.

• City pickup/dropoff if option selected
• Fresh drinking water (bring reusable bottle)
• Traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony
• Traditional storytelling and cultural knowledge sharing
• Guided interpretation of ancient rock art and sacred cultural sites
• Aboriginal cultural guide endorsed by National Parks to interpret Indigenous rock engravings
• Air-conditioned vehicle transport between sites

• Food

Immerse yourself in genuine Aboriginal culture with this enriching cultural journey through Sydney’s National Parks, beginning with a traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony.

Select Your Destination:

Sydney North (Ku-ring-gai Chase): Experience coastal scenery, ancient whale rock carvings, and learn about women’s roles in Aboriginal culture.

Sydney Central (La Perouse): Visit the historic 1788 first contact site with a Welcome to Country, explore a museum, enjoy a coastal walk, discover native plants, totemism, and cultural storytelling. Pickup from Sydney city is available.

Sydney South (Royal National Park): Explore Australia’s first national park, featuring rock art, midden sites, and lessons on respect for Country.

This experience is led by local Aboriginal guides who provide unique cultural insights in breathtaking landscapes.

Highlights:

• Traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony
• Ancient rock engravings (excluding La Perouse) and sacred sites
• Local guide upholding cultural responsibilities to Country
• Accessible walks in stunning coastal and bushland environments
• Please note the itinerary shows a sample from each tour options (Ku-Ring-Gai, La Perouse and Royal National Park), however you can only select one of these options for your tour as the locations are very far apart. The itinerary is an example only and is subject to change on the day
• The tour duration for Ku-Ring-Gai and Royal National Park is 3 hours; duration for La Perouse is 2 hours.
• Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.