Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the sacred stories of Yuin country, connecting deeply with the world’s oldest living culture.
- Walk through breathtaking landscapes near Narooma, experiencing the rich heritage of the Yuin Aboriginal community.
- Listen to traditional ceremonies led by expert guide Dwayne ‘Naja’ Bannon-Harrison, steeped in nine generations of cultural wisdom.
- Savour a unique 'Indigenous Twist' dining experience at the Yuin Retreat, blending local flavours with cultural storytelling.
Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness (NNCA) was established in 2011 and is an Aboriginal owned and operated Cultural service provider on the South Coast of NSW, near Narooma and the Tilba region on Yuin country.
Yuin Country
Many parts of the Narooma, Bega Valley and Bermagui region have held sacred significance for the Yuin Aboriginal community for tens of thousands of years, yet the stories are not widely known. The traditional custodians of Yuin country Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness an Aboriginal owned and operated initiative invite you to come, walk and listen to a sacred dreaming of Djirringanj country heartland of the Yuin people. This experience will enlighten you to a traditional way of knowing. You will experience the first-hand ceremony and dreaming stories passed down to connect to the country.
Your lead guide is Dwayne ‘Naja’ Bannon-Harrison with over 17 years of experience, along with nine generations of cultural teachings passed down. Dwayne and the family team at NNCA invite all walks of life onto Yuin country to learn and immerse yourself in the world’s oldest living culture.
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Tour/s
Yuin Retreat
40 hour -Aboriginal wellness retreat of Djirringanj -Yuin Country includes boutique niche accommodation, guided full day on country immersions, Yidaki (didgeridoo) demonstration, ‘Indigenous Twist’ dining experience & wellness session.
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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