Experience Kangaroo Island like never before on an authentic Aboriginal expedition. Photos: Supplied.
Three diverse holiday packages offer an authentic Aboriginal expedition on Kangaroo Island, an immersing interactive experience in Brisbane and an option to uncover the natural beauty of Rottnest Island.
Explore the cultural and natural heritage of Kangaroo Island, in South Australia, through Sealink’s new First Nations tour led by Ngarrindjeri elder Mark Koolmatrie. Known as Nurrunga, or the ”place of Nurunderi”, the island holds profound social significance and offers a rich landscape of stories and sacred sites.
This one-day tour takes visitors through the island’s rugged beauty while connecting them with the ancient traditions and knowledge of the Ngarrindjeri people.
The experience begins with a scenic coach and ferry transfer from Adelaide/Tarntanya and includes a tour of significant locations on the island. Mark will share insights into native bush foods and medicinal plants that have been used by his ancestors for generations, and participants will enjoy a two-course lunch made from local produce.
An early morning pick-up from the hotel makes for a scenic coach journey to Cape Jervis taking in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula with its vineyards, coastal views and rolling hills. On arrival, board the SeaLink Kangaroo Island ferry for the 45-minute crossing to Penneshaw. Here you will meet your host and guide.
Mark will accompany you on a 45-minute walk in Penneshaw investigating Australian bush foods and bush medicines and he will discuss the culturally enriched stories of sites of deep significance. The narratives will be from the beginning of the Kalowinyeri (creation), unfolding the layers of history, tales, and traditions of the local tribes to the current custodians of Kangaroo Island.
Your next stop will be at Seal Bay Conservation Park, where you will hear about the sealing industry through Ngarrindjeri eyes and how Pungari the seal is an ancient being and good friend of Kondoli the whale.
The Indigenous day tour, which is a 16-hour day from Adelaide, operates until March 2025.
Bluey’s World, one of the largest and most ambitious immersive events to be staged in Australia, has officially opened in Brisbane.
The doors have officially opened in Brisbane/Meanjin to Bluey’s World, one of the largest and most ambitious immersive events to be staged in Australia.
Bluey’s World, at the expansive 4000 sqm custom-built Northshore Pavilion, offers a unique guided experience for families and fans. With innovative set designs, interactive games, and activities for children and adults alike, the experience has been carefully curated to mirror the spirit of the TV series, encouraging creative play and connection.
Venture through the heeler’s living room, the girl’s bedroom, playroom, kitchen, backyard and more in this original guided Bluey experience – with thrilling surprises to discover along the way.
The excitement begins as soon as you arrive at the Queenslander home. With a bit of help from the mischievous Fairies, you’ll bring one of the Garden Gnomes to life and help them to have their bestest day ever by going inside the house to play with Bluey and Bingo!
You will have to find the sisters first … and Unicorse is determined to make that as hard as possible. You can’t escape the games, clues and surprises around every corner!
Bluey is a children’s cartoon series, created by Joe Brumm, who was inspired by his experience in raising two daughters. Brumm wanted to portray the importance of children participating in imaginative play, creating the title character as a cattle dog to give the series an Australian voice.
Join an exciting 10-kilometre bike tour of Rottnest Island and explore stunning beaches, iconic quokkas and more.
You also have the chance to participate in an exhilarating 10 km bike ride on Rottnest Island/Wadjemup in Western Australia and explore stunning beaches, iconic quokkas and more. All at a comfortable pace.
A new guided excursion with Laura the Explorer, a Perth-based owner and operator, the moderately paced tour caters to all ages and sets out to uncover the island’s natural beauty, rich history, wildlife and culture.
The full-day island outing includes return ferry tickets from Perth/Boorloo, bike hire and lunch, with stunning island views as part of an all-inclusive package.
Laura’s group cycling tours are ideal for adventurous spirits of all ages, blending enjoyment with education as you cycle past rugged limestone formations and along pristine coastlines.
“Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, or with friends, our tours promise an unforgettable day filled with fun, laughter and lasting memories,” Laura says.
Is one of them your preferred holiday? Perhaps it’s all three!
