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<\/p>\nAustralia\u2019s First Nations culture is estimated to date back more than 60,000 years, making it the oldest continuous culture in the entire world! \ud83e\udd2f We\u2019re so lucky to have access to this rich, ancient culture right here in Oz. Here are just a few of the many amazing First Nations experiences you can immerse yourself in around the country.<\/p>\n
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No list would be complete without the iconic landmark of Uluru, one of the most culturally and spiritually significant sites for the local Yankunytjatjara, Pitjantjatjara and Anangu people. Head to Australia\u2019s Red Centre and join the amazing SEIT Patji tour<\/a>, where you\u2019ll be guided around the sacred lands by the Uluru family, as well as get a glimpse of the desert and the wonder that is Uluru from a private sand dune.<\/p>\n Stay nearby:<\/strong> Emu Walk Apartments<\/a> – You\u2019re just five minutes drive from the edges of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and just 20km from the famous rock itself at this relaxed hotel. Plus, there\u2019s a lounge bar on-site, perfect for cooling off after a day exploring in the NT heat!<\/p>\n The Gunditjmara people of Victoria\u2019s south west have a fascinating history of aquaculture stretching back almost 7000 years. With Budj Bim tours<\/a>, you can learn all about Australia\u2019s first (and largest!) freshwater stone aquaculture system, as well as explore the lush surrounds of Budj Bim National Heritage Landscape and the original stone dwellings of this fascinating community.<\/p>\n Stay nearby:<\/strong> The Ivy Bank, Port Fairy<\/a> – A perfectly renovated former bank, this lovely hotel features antique furniture and an awesome location right in the heart of beloved Port Fairy, Wotif\u2019s 2019 Aussie Town of the Year<\/a>! Plus, you\u2019re less than a 40-minute drive from Budj Bim.<\/p>\n Think you can\u2019t learn about the history of Australia\u2019s First Nations People in the heart of the city? Think again! Urban Indigenous<\/a> is a collective of First Nations guides, storytellers, cultural educators and, of course, artists, who organise authentic and interactive experiences (with private bookings available), run by a passionate team who are committed to presenting diverse, interactive and authentic First Nations experiences, from art guidance to informative workshops.<\/p>\n Stay nearby:<\/strong> Alex Hotel<\/a> – This very cool boutique hotel doesn\u2019t just look great – it\u2019s got all the mod cons too (and then some \ud83d\ude0e). We\u2019re talking a rooftop terrace, on-site wine bar and restaurant, its own excellent cafe and complimentary bikes to borrow for scooting around town.<\/p>\n This four-day festival<\/a> (generally held in at the end of July and into August) in remote Arnhem Land is a vibrant celebration of the Yolngu culture. Over several exciting days, you\u2019ll get to experience traditional miny’tji (art), ancient story-telling, manikay (song) and bunggul (dance) as well as cultural programs and screenings of First Nations-produced and created films, all with the backdrop of the stunning Arnhem Land surrounds.<\/p>\n Stay nearby:<\/strong> Walkabout Lodge<\/a> – You\u2019ll have your pick of waterside places to hang out at welcoming Walkabout Lodge – there\u2019s an on-site outdoor pool, but it\u2019s also just across the road from the wonderful coastline of NT\u2019s Gulf of Carpentaria.<\/p>\n The Gulaga creation tour is a three-day guided tour<\/a> through picturesque Yuin Country on NSW\u2019s south coast. Connect with and experience the history of the local people, hear stories of the sacred Dreaming of creation and share in the amazing knowledge of this beautiful coastal straight from a First Nations guide.<\/p>\n Stay nearby:<\/strong> Horizon Apartments Narooma<\/a> – Each apartment at this special Narooma spot boasts living and dining areas, as well as kitchens with stovetops and coffee-makers for easy at-home catering. It\u2019s also right in the heart of Narooma\u2026 and the balconies have great views of the ocean!<\/p>\n Immerse yourself in the landscape of Tasmania\u2019s beautiful Bay of Fires with the three-day, four-night Wukalina Walk Tour<\/a> – the first Indigenous Australian-owned and operated tour in Tasmania. Deepen your understanding of palawa (Tasmanian First Nations culture), and spend the night in bespoke, palawa-inspired huts, where your guides will serve up freshly caught crayfish and share their culture with you.<\/p>\n Stay nearby:<\/strong> Beach Side Bay of Fires<\/a> – Check out those views! You\u2019ll probably be too busy staring out over Tassie\u2019s east coast from the terrace to notice the other great benefits of this Binalong Bay holiday home (including three bathrooms, a garden and super comfy sitting area).<\/p>\n Also known as the \u2018islands of smiles\u2019, the Tiwi Islands are just 80km north of Darwin and are full of hospitality and unique local flair. Take the 2.5 hour ferry to Bathurst Island, where you\u2019ll be greeted by more than friendly locals – there\u2019s a thriving art community that you can experience through cultural walking tours<\/a> as well as a passionate AFL-mad gang, too. (The island\u2019s annual grand final in March is serious business and a heap of fun to head along to!) Although there are restaurants on the island, there\u2019s nowhere for takeaway so it\u2019s a good idea to pack lunch if you want to eat on the go. May to September is dry season, so it\u2019s best to visit then (apart from grand final March, of course!).<\/p>\n2. Take a tour with the Gunditjmara People, VIC<\/h2>\n
3. Urban Indigenous Experience, WA<\/h2>\n
4. Garma Festival, NT<\/h2>\n
5. Gulaga creation tour, NSW<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n6. Wukalina Walk, TAS<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n7. Visit the Tiwi Islands, NT<\/h2>\n