Planning a visit to Brisbane? Besides its thriving artwork scene, catalogue-worthy shoreline and ample outside adventures, Queensland’s sunny capital has a wealthy Indigenous historical past that’s nicely price delving into in your travels.
From guided hikes by means of sacred landscapes to epicurean delights and workshops the place you possibly can check out conventional expertise, listed below are 5 thrilling methods to interact with Australia’s First Nations cultures in and round Brisbane.
1. Spirits of the Red Sand
Enjoy dinner and a present with a distinction at this immersive theatrical expertise. Inspired by a real story, Spirits of the Red Sand takes visitors from Dreamtime to 19th-century Australia, telling a strong story of three Aboriginal brothers by means of the medium of conventional tune and dance. You’ll even have the possibility to satisfy the performers, all of whom are descendants of the Australian Aboriginal mobs who skilled most of the occasions dropped at life within the present.
Afterwards, dig right into a three-course dinner that includes Indigenous flavours, together with scorching damper (bread) with bush dukkah and a tasting skewer of kangaroo, crocodile and emu, adopted by lemon myrtle cheesecake.
2. Get a masterclass in First Nations artwork at QAGOMA
If you’re searching for an unique expertise that’s best for bigger teams, don’t miss the possibility to participate in a First Artists Group Cultural Experience at QAGOMA (Queensland Art Gallery / Gallery of Modern Art).
This arty night begins with a standard Welcome to Country, adopted by a non-public guided tour of the gallery’s Indigenous Australian artwork exhibition. As you’re taking all of it in, you’ll additionally get a style of native Australian flavours within the type of stunning canapés created by native First Nations chef Chris Jordan. Finally, you’ll get to place every part you’ve realized into apply throughout a artistic workshop led by an area Indigenous artist.
3. Explore the Scenic Rim on a Yarriba expertise
Want to hook up with Country? Head out of town to discover historic landscapes and cultural practices in UNESCO-listed Mount Barney National Park. Full-day excursions and three-day cultural immersions are led by native Ugarapul and Bidjara man, Gurruhmun “Old Man Kangaroo”.
Both experiences kick off with a standard smoking ceremony and are full of alternatives to deepen your understanding of First Nations tradition – whether or not you wish to discover ways to throw a boomerang, discover bush tucker or hear first-hand tales from the land’s conventional homeowners. The multi-day journey features a starlit evening stroll and dinner across the campfire.
You also can meet Gurruhmun and get a style of those experiences on Intrepid’s Walk Queensland’s Scenic Rim journey.
4. Walk the Goompi Trail on North Stradbroke Island
Catch a Sealink ferry to Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) to stroll the Goompi Trail with native Aboriginal information Matt Burns. As you wander alongside Dunwich foreshore, overlooking the turquoise waters of Moreton Bay, you’ll study in regards to the historical past and tradition of the Quandamooka folks, the island’s conventional homeowners.
During this short-but-sensational encounter Matt will present you a spread of conventional First Nations expertise – from spear throwing and didgeridoo enjoying to discovering bush tucker and medicinal crops – and share insights into the affect colonisation has had on the native lifestyle.
5. Connect with coastal traditions in Kabi Kabi Country
Spend two hours cruising the Mooloolaba canals on the Sunshine Coast with Saltwater Eco Tours to find out how the Kabi Kabi folks have lived in concord with the panorama for millennia.
You’ll be part of an Indigenous information aboard a gorgeous 100-year-old sailboat to identify sea turtles and dolphins, hear songs and tales about native First Nations historical past and absorb the fantastic thing about these meandering waterways whereas tucking into bush tucker-inspired snacks and native craft beer.
Our companions, Welcome to Country, have an enormous vary of First Nations experiences throughout Queensland. Check out their web site for extra info.