Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness

Immerse yourself in one of the world’s oldest living cultures, with a guided sensory journey into the traditional Yuin country. Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness invites you to come walk and listen to stories passed down for thousands of generations, led by the land’s traditional custodians.

Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness offers an immersive opportunity to discover either Gulaga National Park or the Bega Valley and Bermagui region that hold sacred significance for the Yuin Aboriginal people from the NSW south coast. Tours are led by Dwayne ‘Naja’ Bannon-Harrison, who has over 17 years experience, along with nine generations of passed down cultural teachings.

2 Day/2 Night Gulaga Creation Tour is based at accommodation in Narooma. Your experience begins with a welcome to Yuin country, dance performance and dinner. Day 2 starts with a sunrise beach ceremony followed by a full day’s guided walking tour to the sacred Gulaga Mountain to look, listen and seewhat Gulaga has to offer and its importance to the Yuin people.

At the end of the day enjoy an Indigenous flavoured dinner to the majestic sound of the Yidaki (didgeridoo) set against spectacular ocean scenery and then share your day’s experience during a traditional reflection. Your tour ends on the morning of day 3 with a farewell beach ceremony. These are traditional seasonal ceremonies that can range from a Whale Dreaming to a traditional healing ceremony followed by traditional dancing.

2 Day/2 Night Djirringanj Dreaming Tour is similar to the Gulaga Creation Tour however it includes luxury tent accommodation with a more exclusive dining experience and a full day coach sightseeing tour of Bermagui, Tathra and Bega Valley on day 2.

Experiences

2 Day / 2 Night Gulaga Creation Tour
Includes a traditional welcome, sunrise beach ceremony, guided walking day tour in Gulaga National Park, a traditional reflections yarning circle, farewell beach ceremony, 2 dinners, 1 picnic lunch, 2 breakfasts and 2 nights shared accommodation in Narooma.

Days Operating: Tour starts Friday at 7pm and finishes on Sunday at 11am. Exclusive group bookings are available on request
Season: Oct - May
Duration: 40 hours
Min Numbers: 4 (less with 30% surcharge)
Max Numbers: 12

2 Day / 2 Night Djirringanj Dreaming Tour
Includes a traditional welcome, sunrise beach ceremony, full day coach sightseeing tour of Bermagui, Tahra and Bega Valley, a traditional reflections yarning circle, farewell beach ceremony, 2 dinners, 1 picnic lunch, 2 breakfasts and 2 nights luxury camping accommodation at Tilba Lake Camp.

Days Operating: On request starting Day 1 at 7pm and finishing on Day 3 at 11am.
Season: Oct - May
Duration: 40 hours
Min Numbers: 2
Max Numbers: 6

Getting there

Narooma and the neighboring Tilba region are located just over 4.5 hours drive south of Sydney, 3 hours drive east of Canberra and 8 hours drive north east of Melbourne. Airport transfers are available for an additional cost from Moruya, Sydney and Canberra airports. Tours depart from accommodation in Narooma.