On Country Experience Sydney
Join us for a full day on Country experience in Bundeena in Sydney. Follow in the footsteps of First Nations people and discover the significant connection between land and culture. Discover the Jibbon Beach engravings, learn how to identify bush food sources and traditional plant uses and enjoy a bush foods lunch.
Location
Bundeena, Sydney.
What to expect
You will be welcomed with a traditional ceremony that cleanses and wards off bad spirits.
Your First Nations guide will lead you on a walk that meanders through stunning locations within Bundeena. Your experienced interpretive Indigenous guide will demonstrate traditional plant use, identify bush food sources and provide an enchanting narrative of the harbour and their special relationship with the local First Nations.
Visit Jibbon Beach, an important ceremonial site for many of the Sydney First Nations, and home to the Dharawal people of the Tharawal Nation. Come along and experience the truly stunning etchings and their surrounds and learn about traditional lifestyles including a diverse array of bush foods, the ample fresh water and a plentiful supply of seafood from the ocean. It was paradise for the local Aboriginal people for thousands of years.
Then enjoy a bush foods lunch.
Experience the world's oldest living culture through bush food tasting and demonstrations. Join our passionate First Nations guides to discover how to incorporate native Australian bush foods with everyday ingredients. Use a traditional coolamon to gather seasonal fruits, seeds, berries, native vegetables and plants from around before learning about traditional food preparation methods and tasting your very own bush food infused recipes.
Gain a deeper understanding of First Nations heritage and culture as well as connection to Country and use traditional methods to gather and prepare food.
Experience Highlights:
- Jibbon Beach Engravings
- Learn how to identify seasonal bush food
- Enjoy tasting bush food inspired recipes
- Encounters with wildlife and learning their importance to First Nations people
What is included
This tour is currently only available for group bookings - the minimum group size is 10 adults. This experience runs from 9:00am - 2:00pm.
Please Enquire Now to confirm availability around your preferred dates.
Cost:
- Adult $320.00
- Child (5-16 years) $170.00
This experience includes:
- Passionate local Indigenous guides
- Fresh morning tea and native brewed tea
- Bush foods lunch
- Countless photo opportunities in a stunning, culturally significant location
What to bring:
- Enclosed & comfortable shoes
- Warm jumper & waterproof jacket
- Sunglasses and sunhat
- Water bottle
- Camera
Meeting point
To be confirmed upon booking
What to bring
- Enclosed and comfortable shoes
- Warm jumper and waterproof jacket
- Sunglasses and sunhat
- Water bottle
- Camera
YOUR EXPERIENCE PROVIDER
Shared Knowledge
Shared Knowledge delivers customised Aboriginal cultural experiences for local, domestic, and international visitors.
We have developed products aimed at mainstream tourism operators and consumers that will:
Interpret Aboriginal heritage and culture.
Raise awareness and promote the appreciation of Australia's diverse Aboriginal cultures.
Enhance visitor experiences
Be authentic Aboriginal-delivered and owned.
On Country Experience Sydney
