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The Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming Tour - Illi Langi
Highlights & inclusions
Be touched by the most ancient human culture on earth
A 90-minute leisurely walkabout with an Aboriginal guide
A Journey into Dreamtime. The culture of Aboriginal People
Uncover the authentic history of the Aboriginal people’s saltwater heritage
Discover the true meaning of colours on an Aboriginal Flag
Walk down to Harbour Bridge and its significant Aboriginal site
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$99.00AUD
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August 2026
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AdultThere is a minimum quantity of 15 for this option
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What you can expect
Embark on a leisurely walkabout around The Rocks, situated on the edge of Sydney Harbour, and delve into the authentic history of the Aboriginal people's saltwater heritage. This guided tour reveals the deep spiritual connection and traditional land and water use of the Aboriginal people, as well as their enduring bond with the surrounding waterways and foreshores.
Experience firsthand how Sydney’s modern, bustling environment intertwines with the Dreamtime stories of the Southern X text. Aboriginal guides will lead you through this journey, showcasing how contemporary Aboriginal society is integrated into the vibrant heart of cosmopolitan Sydney. Discover the rich cultural tapestry that continues to shape and enrich the city today.
Location
What you need to know
- Children under 3 are free of charge.
- 1.5 hours guided tour
- Cadman’s Cottage - is meet point for the tour. Before walking country experience begins, tour group accept custom of OCHRE on hand-that personally acknowledges Earth Mother before we talk about her landscape.
- Bligh and Barney Reserve - the Dreamtime origins is introduced. why-how, and the Dreamtime events – sun – moon creation stories, Aboriginal saltwater people and its connection to seasonal food sustainability.
- Argyle Cut - Earth Mother shows in sandstone rock her ochre colors. True meaning of colours on Aboriginal Flag red-black and yellow, and how we use it today with white ochre in Aboriginal ceremonies.
- Cumberland Walk - walking higher terrain, see seasonal flora connected to Australia’s Dreamtime Identity not only for Aboriginal people. Continue walking down to Harbor Bridge and its significant Aboriginal site.
- Dawes Point - under the Harbour Bridge with amazing views, the tour focuses on white ochre color – TARRA and young girls and young boys preparing for rules – connected to the Whale Visits and Aboriginal sites, such as, the mouth of the Parramatta River flowing into other areas such as the small islands of Cockatoo - Goat - Shark – Fort Denison and Clarke
- Hicksons Reserve - overlooking harbour itself from a unique interpretation of Eora Clans reaction to strange visitors landing in Wocconmagulli - now Bennelong Point/ Opera House /Circular Quay/The Rocks.
- Campbells Cove - its Aboriginal fishing economy-lifestyle and the purpose of fresh and saltwater meeting site.
- One Departure at Time: 10.30am to 12noon
- Tuesday - Thursday and Saturdays only
- This experience runs for 1.5 hours.
- This experience operates at 110 George St, Cadmans Cottage, Sydney CBD, NSW 2000.
- This experience departs at Cadmans Cottage - 110 George St, The Rocks. Meet in the Courtyard which is on the Sydney Harbour side, opposite the Overseas Passenger Terminal.
- Camera
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Groups only (minimum 15 pax per Aboriginal guide).
- No solo pax bookings allowed.
- The tours are all-nature activities. "Sun-heat" or ‘Rain is cultural for Aboriginal people’. No cancellations will be accepted due to weather.
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience.
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hourss of your experience.
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at the time of booking.
- Upon completion of the purchase, please print the voucher and present it on the day of the experience.
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction.
- For your information, complete Tour Operator information, including contact details, is included on your tour voucher.
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking. However, it is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control.
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements.
