Amuwarngka Cultural Tours:

The Traditional Owners and residents of Groote Eylandt welcome visitors and encourage learning and sharing of experiences on this idyllic island paradise.
Amuwarngka Cultural Tours is an Aboriginal owned and operated company based on Groote Eylandt. There team of experienced Aboriginal guides will ensure guests experience true traditional culture, learning about land values and the lifestyle of the Warnindilyakwa people on Groote Eylandt.

Historic Art Site Tour
Wurruwarrkbadenumanja
08:00 - 15:30

  • Welcome to country
  • Visit Rock Art Site Story
  • Telling Saltwater Stories
  • Morning Tea at Art Site
  • Discovery bush walk to learn about artist materials
  • BBQ lunch at Milyerrngmurramanja (Naked Pools - possible swim)

Shallow Water Hunting Tour
Mabulalamanja Markarda Ngarrungu Kwajama Adidiri Akwalya Murriya
08:00 - 16:00

  • Depart the jetty
    Pull up on one of the many remote beaches in the archipelago
  • Try your hand at spear making Attempt to make a catch using traditional methods
  • Assist in making traditional damper
  • Enjoy lunch on a remote sandy beach with ‘catch of the day’ traditionally cooked on hot coals with salad and fresh damper (bread)
  • Return to the jetty

Emerald River Tour (May - Nov)
09:00 - 16:00

  • Welcome to country
  • Anganja Beach/Rainforest
  • Spear Demonstration
  • Assist in making damper for morning tea
  • Historic Castle Rock
  • Emerald River (possible swim)
  • BBQ lunch

Bush Tucker Discovery
Eningerribirra Aninga
08:00 - 10:00
15:30 - 17:30

  • Welcome to country
  • Morning and afternoon walks along the beach
  • Local Guides will highlight traditional bush tucker and medicinal plants
  • Story Telling

 

Tours Include: Trained local guides - Small personalised groups - Light refreshments - morning tea (lunch on day tours) - Air-conditioned 4WD vehicles - Permits if applicable - Pick up and drop off at accommodation

Please bring: Wear comfortable covered clothing (is it offensive to your guides to wear revealing clothing unless swimming) - Beach towels - Wet weather gear - Insect repellant Camera (please always ask permission first as photography is prohibited at some places) - Binoculars

Amuwarngka reserves the right to change tour itineraries in the event of land closures due to particular cul-tural significance and/or weather conditions. Cancellation fees apply.

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