North Bondi Trip Overview
Our tour is unique because it is led by Walangari Karntawarra, an Aboriginal Australian elder, artist, educator and performer who is also a Bondi local. He explains the geological and social history of one of the world’s most iconic locations. He begins and ends each walk with a didgeridoo performance. Walangari shows ancient Aboriginal rock carvings and explains their meanings. He also identifies Aboriginal bush foods and medicines still growing along the route. Walkers have the opportunity to ask questions about the world’s oldest living culture and there is an audio transmitter for a translator or group leader, if required. Groups can be up to a maximum of 38 walkers. When booking they have the option of finishing the walk with an exciting, interactive cultural performance by Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo, for an additional fee.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: North Bondi, Australia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting North Bondi, New South Wales, Australia
Our tour is unique because it is led by Walangari Karntawarra, an Aboriginal Australian elder, artist, educator and performer who is also a Bondi local. He explains the geological and social history of one of the world’s most iconic locations. He begins and ends each walk with a didgeridoo performance. Walangari shows ancient Aboriginal rock carvings and explains their meanings. He also identifies Aboriginal bush foods and medicines still growing along the route. Walkers have the opportunity to ask questions about the world’s oldest living culture and there is an audio transmitter for a translator or group leader, if required. Groups can be up to a maximum of 38 walkers. When booking they have the option of finishing the walk with an exciting, interactive cultural performance by Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo, for an additional fee.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Bondi Beach, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Sydney, New South Wales 2026 Australia
Our tour begins at the North Bondi Golf Club, on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Bondi Beach. Our route takes us past Ben Buckler Gun Battery, a heritage-listed fortified former gun emplacement, named after a local bushranger who lived in a cave nearby. Walangari points out examples of art deco architecture. On route, the group takes in the sights and sounds of beautiful Bondi Beach.
During this gentle, downhill walk you’ll see ancient Aboriginal Rock Carvings and traditional Aboriginal bush foods and medicines still growing wild in this beautiful coastal locale. An additional tour operator transmitter is available for use by your group leader or translator, if required
All tours finish at the beautiful Bondi Pavilion, at Bondi Beach with a didgeridoo performance.
Option of finishing the tour with a traditional Aboriginal cultural performance by Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo, with audience participation in a dance.
Duration: 1 hour
