Uptuyu Aboriginal Adventures

Enjoy an exceptional adventure into the Kimberley region with Uptuyu Aboriginal Adventures. Taking you on personalised, small-group tours, Neville Poelina will teach you about bush lore, local culture, and bush tucker on these unique and amazing experiences.

Born and raised in the Kimberley, Neville Poelina’s knowledge and love for the area ensures you will have a completely unique and amazing experience with Uptuyu Aboriginal Adventures.

Up market, small scale group experiences are tailored to requests, and only accept small numbers to ensure your experiences are maximised. Choose from a range of alternatives as your tour progresses, hence the name ‘Up-tu-yu’ (Up to you).

Poelina is a specialist in bush lore, local culture, traditional medicines and bush tucker. The majority of tours will commence at Poelina’s home base at Oongkalkada, midway between Broome and Derby. Tours cover the diverse landscapes including Kimberley Gorges, the Dampier Peninsula and Fitzroy River.

Experiences

Seize the Moment Day Tour: 1 Day Picnic by the Sea or Picnic by the River
Learn about Aboriginal culture, geography and history of Broome and the surrounds. Picnic lunch by the ocean or near the river. Guide will provide options on what to see and do during the day. Includes morning tea, lunch and Broome hotel pick up.

Days Operating: Daily by appointment
Season: Year round
Duration: Full day
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: 22

Private Charter Tours
Local guides can tailor a tour with focus on history, culture, geography or other areas of interest. Includes all meals, transport, Broome hotel pick up, park fees and camping.

Days Operating: Daily by appointment
Season: Year round
Duration: By arrangement
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: 22

Wilderness Camp - Outback Packages
Self drive 2 night packagee. Meet Neville at the Oongkalkada Wilderness camp. Choose from 3 activities to participate in on the full day tour (day 2). Includes unpowered camp site, shared bathroom facilities, morning tea and lunch on tour day.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: May - Oct
Duration: 3 days
Min Numbers: 2
Max Numbers: 12

14 Day Kimberley Epic Journey
Exclusive 4WD coach tour of the Kimberley region with introductions to traditional custodians who share their culture. Includes comfortable accommodation, fresh cooked meals, driver, Indigenous guide, language speaking guide, accommodation and tours.

Days Operating: Monthly
Season: May - Sep
Duration: 14 days
Min Numbers: 12
Max Numbers: 12

Getting there

Tours depart from Broome accommodation or Broome Airport. The ‘Wilderness Camp – Outback Package’ departs from Oongkalkada, a 200km drive from Broome, or a 100km drive from Derby. Alternately enquire about charter flight options.