Gaagal Yuludarla (Ocean Dreaming) Tour

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Gaagal Yuludarla (Ocean Dreaming) Tour

Cultural and Theme Tours
Nature and wildlife
Walking and Biking Tours

Highlights

  • Join Aboriginal Guides to hear the creation story of the Gaagal while feeling the soft sand beneath your toes.
  • Walk up to the headland and take in the stunning views of Gaagal Wanggaan from the viewing platform.
  • Breathe in the fresh salt air as you stroll along Junay Gaagal, connecting with the coastal landscape.
  • Explore the spiritual significance of Dunggirr julum, deepening your appreciation for the Gumbaynggirr culture.

Join Gaagal Yuludarla (Ocean Dreaming) Tour for a 1.5-hour walk around Scott’s Head Headland and Junay Gaagal (Little Beach). Aboriginal Guides will tell you the creation story of how the Gaagal (Ocean) was made and the first wave created as you sink your toes in the sand and gaze at the waves rolling in.

Take a leisurely walk up to the headland and be awed by the breathtaking view of Gaagal Wanggaan (Beach South) from the viewing platform while enjoying the fresh salt air.

The tour will also give you an insight into the Gumbaynggirr people’s deep, spiritual connection to the beautiful Dunggirr julum (Koala mountain), also known as Yarriabini.

Tour details

  • Cultural and Theme Tours
  • Nature and wildlife
  • Walking and Biking Tours
  • Moderate
  • On demand

Features

Service facilities

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
Accessibility

This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.

Operation information

Unkya Local Aboriginal Land Council Cultural Eco Tours

Unkya LALC Cultural Eco Tours are an Aboriginal Tourism company on the Mid North Coast of NSW. They offer two authentic Aboriginal experiences operating out of Scotts Head and Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park sharing and promoting the unique Gumbaynggirr spirituality and culture.

The Gaagal Yuludarla (Ocean Dreaming) Tour is a 1.5 hour leisurely stroll along Little Beach and Scotts Head Headland. Sink your toes in the sand, gaze at the ocean and listen to the guides enchant you with the creation story of the ocean and how the first wave was made. See and learn about the traditional fish trap and hunting methods.

The Gaagal Wanggaan National Park Tour consists of a 3.5 hour pristine bush and beach walk through 11 different eco systems within the National Park.Take a deep breathe and relax, get back to nature while their guides share their dreaming stories and of the cultural landscape surrounding you.

On both tours you can taste and feel the traditional foods, participate in traditional Gumbaynggirr ceremonies, identify native plant species and learn about medicines and their holistic uses, engage in the Gumbaynggirr language.

Tags

  • Aboriginal Culture

Memberships

  • Australian Tourism Export Council

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