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Guided cultural tours with Aboriginal rangers

Join an Aboriginal ranger for an unforgettable guided tour in NSW national parks.

Learn about the world’s oldest continuous culture and the significance of landforms, waterways, plants and animals across the state. Join a family-friendly art workshop, search for bush tucker in the rainforest, or explore a 40,000-year-old burial site.

No matter which tour you choose, you’ll leave with a greater understanding of the rich living culture of Aboriginal people and their continuing connection to Country.

An Aboriginal ranger hosting a tour of the Mungo lunette rock formations at sunset in Mungo National Park. Credit: Aaron Davenport © Aaron Davenport

North Coast NSW

Ranger Matt crouching beside a log to show the fungi growing on it, Dorrigo National Park. Photo: Jane Grebert. © DPE

Dorrigo rainforest Aboriginal cultural tour

Bring the family on this tour in Dorrigo National Park, near Coffs Harbour. Meet a Gumbaynggirr Ranger who will share language and culture as they guide you through the rainforest.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

Available on request.

2026 tours:

Wednesday 7, 14, 21 January
Wednesday 5, 18 April
Wednesday 8, 15 July
Wednesday 30 September
Wednesday 7 October

Tour times:

10.30am to 12pm
1.30pm to 3pm

Where

Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, Dorrigo National Park

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Aboriginal education ranger sharing her cultural knowledge of Sea Acres Rainforest. Photo credit: Karina Davila-Otoya. © DPIE

Sea Acres Aboriginal coastal tour

Take a walk to Shelly Beach in Sea Acres National Park on this Aboriginal ranger-guided activity. Discover bush tucker and other useful plants in the rainforest as you learn about Aboriginal culture.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

Tour runs 2pm to 3.30pm on Fridays on the following dates:

2025:

19 September
3, 10, and 17 October
7 and 21 November
5 and 19 December

2026:

Friday 2, 9, 16 and 23 January.

Where

Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Sea Acres National Park

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An Indigenous education ranger shares her local cultural knowledge of the rainforest. Photo: Karina Davila-Otoya ©DPIE

Sea Acres Aboriginal culture tour

Join this ranger-guided Aboriginal cultural tour along the rainforest boardwalk in Sea Acres National Park. You’ll go on a journey of discovery. Great for adults and children aged 5 years and over.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

Tour runs 10am to 11.30am on Fridays on the following dates:

2025 dates:

19 September
3, 10 and 17 October
7 and 21 November
5 and 19 December

2026 dates:

2, 9, 16 and 23 January

Where

Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Sea Acres National Park

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An Aboriginal ranger leading a tour. Photo: Adam Hollingsworth ©DPIE

Blue Gum Hills Aboriginal cultural tour

Join an Aboriginal ranger on a cultural journey you won’t forget in Blue Gum Hills Regional Park, near Minmi. Bring the kids along to enjoy this outstanding tour.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

Tuesday 15 July and 7 October 2025

10am to 12pm.

Where

Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in North Coast

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An Aboriginal guide shows boomerangs to a young child during a NSW National Parks' Aboriginal cultural tour. Photo: Adam Hollingworth/DCCEEW © DPE

Brisbane Water Aboriginal cultural tour

These school holidays, join an Aboriginal ranger on a family friendly guided tour in Brisbane Water National Park. Hear cultural stories as you walk along Doyles walking track, near Patonga.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

Monday 14 July and Friday 10 October 2025

10am to 12pm.

Where

Warrah lookout, Brisbane Water National Park

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A family of four on a cultural tour with a ranger the rainforest at Copeland Tops. Photo credit: Destination NSW © Destination NSW

Copeland Tops Aboriginal cultural tour

Join an Aboriginal guide on a cultural tour you won’t forget! Discover the traditional lands of the Worimi and Biripi people in the foothills of Barrington Tops at Copeland Tops State Conservation Area.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

Tuesday 30 September 2025 and 13 January 2026.

10am to 12pm.

Where

Copeland Tops State Conservation Area in North Coast

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An Aboriginal guide talks with a young person during a NSW National Parks' Aboriginal cultural tour. Photo: Adam Hollingworth/DCCEEW © DPE

Wyrrabalong Aboriginal cultural tour

Walk alongside an Aboriginal guide in Wyrrabalong National Park and learn about the plants, animals and landscape while listening to cultural stories.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Tuesday 30 September 2025, 10am to 12pm.
Where: The Coast walking track, Wyrrabalong National Park

A NPWS Aboriginal Discovery ranger teaching a child abut traditional tools. Photo: Adam Hollingworth/DPE

Glenrock Aboriginal cultural tour

Join an Aboriginal Discovery ranger on a cultural journey you won’t forget in Glenrock State Conservation Area, near Newcastle. Connect with this beautiful country and listen to cultural stories as on you walk on the lands of the Awabakal people.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Thursday 2 October 2025. 10am to 12pm.
Where: Glenrock State Conservation Area in North Coast
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NPWS guide demonstrating traditional basket weaving techniques. Photo: Jessica Taunton © DCCEEW

Traditional weaving workshop: Eurobodalla

Get creative on a traditional weaving workshop in Eurobodalla National Park, between Bermagui and Narooma. Learn Aboriginal weaving techniques and see how these ancient skills carry a strong connection to Aboriginal culture.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

2025:

17 July and 30 September.

2026:

8 and 15 January.

Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm

Where

Mystery Bay lookout, Eurobodalla National Park

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A woven work in progress, made during a traditional weaving workshop at Bournda National Park. Photo: Jessica Bray © the photographer

Traditional weaving workshop: Bournda

Get creative on a traditional weaving workshop in Bournda National Park, near Bega and Merimbula. Learn Aboriginal weaving techniques and see how these ancient skills carry a strong connection to Aboriginal culture.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

2025:

16 July and 1 October.

2026:

7 and 14 January.

Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm.

Where

Hobart Beach campground

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Mutawintji cultural tour

Join this special tour in Mutawintji National Park in the NSW outback and hear Aboriginal guides share their connection to their Country.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

Available on request.

Tours generally run daily between Wednesday and Sunday.
Tours run 7 days a week during school holidays.

Tour time: 10am to 2.30pm EST. Please note the time difference between Mutawintji Eastern Standard Time and Broken Hill Central Standard Time.

Please note there are no tours on 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 or 11 September 2025.

Where

Mutawintji National Park in Outback NSW

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Visitors enjoy a guided tour of the lunette-like landscape in Mungo National Park. Credit: Aaron Davenport/DCCEEW © Aaron Davenport

Mungo lunette guided tour

Take a guided tour of Mungo lunette (Walls of China) with an NPWS Aboriginal guide. It's one of the most spectacular outback landscapes in NSW and a must-do when visiting Mungo National Park.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

Tours run most days. Dates and times are displayed when making an online booking.

Tour takes 2 hours. Meet behind Mungo Visitor Centre 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

Where

Mungo National Park in Murray-Riverina

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