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Visit Aboriginal Australia
The Northern Territory is home to Australia’s largest population of Aboriginal people.
Discover living aboriginal culture rich with traditions over 40,000 years old. Weave a basket, spear a fish, enjoy story telling, translate rock art and taste local bush tucker on an Aboriginal guided tour.
Watch traditional dances and learn to play the didgeridoo at one of the many cultural festivals, or visit community art centres and watch the artists create their vibrant Aboriginal art.
Wherever you go in the Northern Territory you’ll learn more about Aboriginal culture and art than anywhere else in Australia.
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Discover the Didgeridoo
Producing a distinctive and wholesome natural sound, the didgeridoo is an ancient musical instrument.
Tropical Bush Tucker
The billabongs, woodlands, sandstone escarpments and coastal beaches of the Northern Territory provide a rich source of food and medicines.
Central Aboriginal Art
Be inspired by the artistic works of the Central and Western Desert peoples. Discover the rich art history, variety of styles and symbols and the prominent local artists.
Bush Tucker in Central Australia
Aboriginal people have sourced food and medicines from this arid desert land for generations. Discover the bush tucker hidden in the woodlands, ridges and plains.
Aboriginal Art in the Top End
Take a journey through the dreaming lands of the indigenous people of the Top End. Unearth the ancient artistic traditions and discover the diversity of styles, symbols and talented local artists.
Aboriginal Artist
Learn about aboriginal culture and see the Outback through the eyes of aboriginal artist Tommy Crow.
Aboriginal Art in Alice Springs
Aboriginal art is a thriving industry in Alice Springs, known as the Aboriginal art capital of Australia.
Tiwi Islands Culture
Vibrant orange and yellow ochres illuminate this tropical island wonderland, located 80 kilometres north of Darwin.
Aboriginal Art in Arnhem Land
Arnhem Land is a region rich with Aboriginal culture and art. There are art centres located in remote townships where art can be purchased
Kakadu Land Owner
World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is Bessie Coleman’s home. Its crystal clear waters and lush monsoon forests make up her backyard.
Aboriginal Rock Art
Kakadu, home to various Aboriginal language groups for more than 40,000 years, it is home one of the world’s largest collections of Aboriginal rock art.
Tennant Creek Aboriginal Art
The Barkly region has sustained Aboriginal people for thousands of years. Learn of traditional stories, told through the paintings.
