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Kakadu West Arnhem Weaving Workshop
Highlights
- Join Aboriginal women weavers in Kakadu National Park to learn traditional techniques and connect with cultural heritage.
- Collect pandanus and other plants, preparing fibres for dyeing, enriching your crafting skills in a serene environment.
- Experience the breathtaking Guluyambi Cruise on the East Alligator River, immersing yourself in stunning natural beauty.
- Visit Injalak Arts in Gunbalanya to purchase unique artworks, supporting Aboriginal artists in remote communities.
A rare opportunity to participate in a women’s weaving workshop in Kakadu National Park with Aboriginal weavers from the Kakadu West Arnhem region.
This is a multi-day workshop experience (six days and five nights, excluding Darwin). Due to Bininj cultural restrictions this specialised tour is open to Women and Girls only. Limited to maximum 20 participants.
For more Information please contact Diverse Travel Australia on behalf of Kakadu Cultural Tours.
Accommodation is included at the remote Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge on private land within Kakadu National Park.
Your lead weaving instructor will be from the Manilikarr clan. Learn how to collect pandanus and other plants and prepare the fibres for dyeing before learning to weave.
Enjoy the Guluyambi Cruise, a unique boar tour on Kakadu’s scenically spectacular East Alligator River. Visit Injalak Arts in Gunbalanya for a tour and opportunity to purchase artworks direct from the Art Centre benefiting Aboriginal artists living in remote communities.
Tour details
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Single Available from 17 August 2025
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Kakadu Cultural Tours
Kakadu Cultural Tours are owned and operated by Djabulukgu Association representing the Traditional Owners of Northern Kakadu and parts of Western Arnhem Land.
They specialise in Aboriginal cultural and nature based cruises, tours and wilderness lodge accommodation in this World Heritage Area. Guests travel in small groups by comfortable 4WD vehicles and boats, escorted by expert guides, predominantly Aboriginal, ensuring high standards of service and a unique cultural experience.
The Guluyambi Cultural Cruise is a unique boat tour on Kakadu’s scenically spectacular East Alligator River. Take in the wonderful pristine wilderness of this World Heritage landscape as you leisurely cruise up stream. An Aboriginal guide provides guests with an insight into their culture and local mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, traditional uses for many plants and animals as well as bush survival skills. Disembark on the Arnhem Land side of the river for a display of traditional hunting and gathering implements. Limited to just 25 guests, the Cruise ensures an intimate and personalised cultural experience.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- NT – Tourism Top End
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