Half Day Kakadu Community Cultural Activities and Art Gallery Experience
Location
Kakadu National Park
What to expect
Walk and Talk: Take a guided walking tour of the billabong and community, and learn about the history of the Murumburr clan families and their country. Enjoy an immersive Welcome to Country ceremony and hear stories of diverse clans traveling throughout the landscape.
Billy Tea and Damper: Gather around the fire for traditional Billy Tea and Damper, and engage in conversations with fellow travelers and the local community.
Men's and Women's Cultural Activities: Men can participate in painting and craft making, while women can learn the art of weaving using locally collected dried pandanas dyed with natural colors. Each guest will create a unique gift to take home.
Visit Old Patonga Community School Art Gallery: Marvel at and acquire remarkable art pieces such as woven Pandanas earrings and bangles, paintings by talented local artists, and an array of authentic and distinctive works.
What to bring
Guests must have their own AWD vehicle to access the road to Patonga Homestead.
Remember to bring plenty of water, comfortable enclosed shoes for walking, sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent.
YOUR EXPERIENCE PROVIDER
Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp
Welcome to Murumburr Clan Country. Experience living culture, eco accommodation & cultural tours.
Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp lies on Murumburr Clan Country on the edge of the Jim Jim river system. The Traditional Owners and family group of Murumburr Clan live through cultural practices on their Country, managing the landscape and wildlife.
Our experiences are dedicated to sharing the rich cultural knowledge of the local indigenous (Bininj/Mungguy) people and providing you with an authentic connection to our ways of life.
Feel the radiant warmth of sunlight on your skin, the harmony of insect life pulsating from the long grass and the coarse billabong sand between your toes. Taste the purity of the remote bush air as you slow down with a deep breath.
Explore the billabongs, wetlands and sacred rock art sites of Kakadu National Park, led by local guides who are passionate about sharing the stories and secrets of this breathtaking region.
Find yourself immersed in imagination as your guide takes you as deep as your questions can go. Try authentic seasonal bush tucker, learn traditional practices like weaving and the making of instruments and tools. Craft your own item to take home from your adventure.
Leave your worries at home and connect with nature in an eco-friendly way, where preserving the earth is a way of life, not just a goal. Our eco-friendly camp expands on our harmony with the earth and nature, while ensuring you enjoy your experience in comfort.
Half Day Kakadu Community Cultural Activities and Art Gallery Experience
