Cultural tours and experiences

We love to showcase different types of Aboriginal-owned businesses. This edition we’re showing you two different cultural experience tours in different corners of the state. Do you know of a unique Aboriginal business you think should be showcased?

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Port River Cultural Cruise by Port River Cruises

Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)

Location: Port Adelaide, South Australia

Cost: from $145 per person

Further information: portrivercruises.com

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri, Yankunytjatjara Elder Allan Sumner. Allan has a passionate interest in dreaming stories and is also a world-renowned artist and musician.

Allan will lead a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country, before providing insight into ochre body art, which you can be part of. You will then set off on your journey down the Port River, where Allan will highlight the cultural history of the region and outline the significant Indigenous connection to the Port Adelaide region. You will travel through the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, the Adelaide Bird Sanctuary and Garden Island to the Ship’s Graveyard, absorbing didgeridoo tunes on board the vessel.

A platter of Indigenous food will be available to enjoy including seafood and local bush tucker, and you’ll also receive a beverage on arrival.

A unique, immersive cultural experience in the heart of Port Adelaide.

‘Forage the Coast’ Limestone Coast Bush Adventures

Duration: full day

Location: Limestone Coast

Cost: from $180 per person

Further information: focusedexpeditions.com/ tour-category/indigenous-cultural-tours/ Other types of cultural experience tours available.

“Cultural immersion helps to improve mind, body and spirit.”

Join Uncle Ken Jones on a unique full-day adventure, exploring the stunning Limestone Coast.

Uncle Ken will lead a foraging journey identifying, touching and tasting some of the finest bush foods along this stretch of Limestone Coast. Be surprised by the incredible flavours growing along the coast, as we explore nature’s own supermarket. While we’re there, we will take a look into nature’s chemist as well and discover coastal bush medicines that were used by the local Boandik people many years ago.

You’ll never look at a humble plant in the same way again.

Other cultural tour options available on their website include:

• A day in the life of a Bunganditj person

• Southern Ocean Sharing