Indigenous Experiences
Gain a fascinating insight into the world’s oldest living culture as you spend time with the ancient custodians of the land and soak up their breath-taking connection with the natural world. There are a range of indigenous experiences offered throughout Australia’s Coral Coast, from guided tours to art galleries, cultural centres and drive trails.
Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures | Shark Bay
Join Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures for a unique life changing experience never to be forgotten. Offering a range of Aboriginal cultural experiences, kayak and wildlife adventures, four‑wheel drive tours, and overnight and extended tours in the magnificent Shark Bay World Heritage Area. Where the red sand from the desert meets the blue water of the Indian Ocean, immerse yourself in nature and indigenous culture to discover the ancient traditions of local Aboriginal people.
Yamaji Art Centre | Geraldton
Located in the heart of Geraldton, Yamatji Art provides professional services to support and develop Aboriginal artists living in the Lower Murchison region of Yamatji Country with a focus on sustaining cultural maintenance and arts practice while creating economic benefit. Yamaji Art Centre gives visitors an insight into the heritage and cultural stories of the Yamatji people.
Yamatji Drive Trail | Geraldton
Yamatji is the name used to collectively identify Aboriginal people from the Midwest, Murchison and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia. The term Yamaji comes from the Wajarri language and means "man" or "human being". From the sandy beaches of Champion Bay, the tranquil waters of the Chapman and Greenough Rivers, to the red dirt landscapes of the lower Murchison, the Yamatji Drive Trail encompasses history, art and natural beauty. The Trail can be driven in 1 to 2 days, depending on how long you choose to stay at each site. Accommodation options are available in Geraldton, Greenough and Mullewa.
Irra Wangga Language Centre | Geraldton
Housed within Geraldton’s Bundiyarra Cultural Precinct, the Irrra Wangga Language Centre works to preserve, share and promote the languages of the region’s Aboriginal People. Here you can read and purchase books that recount Indigenous stories in language, with English translations, with some books coming complete with an audio pen which enables you to hear the stories in the words of the elders who spoke them. Irra Wangga runs weekly Wajarri language classes, open to anyone in the community. Be sure to set aside time to also visit the Aboriginal Yamatji War Memorial at Bundiyarra and pack a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds.
Wooramulla Eco Cultural Journeys
Discover Country Through Culture, Connection, and Care.
Step into the heart of Country with Wooramulla Eco Cultural Tours, where the landscapes of Carnarvon, the Kennedy Ranges, and the Quobba coastline reveal their sacred beauty through an authentic Aboriginal perspective.
Proudly 100% Aboriginal and female-owned, Wooramulla Tours offers enriching and unique experiences that connect guests with the spiritual, cultural, and natural wonders of the land. Choose from a variety of immersive tours:
- Yinggarda Dark Sky Tour: Discover the stories written in the stars with an Aboriginal astrotourism experience that brings the night sky to life.
- Seeing Carnarvon Tour: Journey through Carnarvon’s cultural and natural landscapes at sunset, a time when the land's beauty glows and stories of Country come alive.
- Burrowing Bee Tour: Encounter the world’s largest burrowing bee (Amegilla dawsoni), a harmless and fascinating species, and during spring, be captivated by the vibrant wildflowers carpeting their habitat.
Each experience is led by Rennee, Wooramulla’s knowledgeable and charismatic business owner and guide. With her warmth, humor, and deep respect for Country, you’ll feel like part of the family. Whether you're seeking to learn, reflect, or connect, these tours offer an intimate understanding of the landscapes and traditions that make this region so special.
Join Wooramulla Tours to explore, celebrate, and reflect on the deep ties that bind us to this land.
Gwoonwardu Mia | Carnarvon
Gwoonwardu Mia Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre is a multipurpose centre that celebrates the culture and country. Based in Carnarvon, the centre has worked with people from each of the local language groups to celebrate and share their stories and culture. As you walk through the interpretive centre, you’ll explore many themes ranging from stories of the land to the ancient and continuing culture of the region, through to station stories and tales from the town of Carnarvon. Explore exhibits like the Sky Dome, which showcases a timelapse video of a starry sky, with commentary about the ancient art of stargazing for the Aboriginal community.
