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Get hands on in a traditional weaving workshop.

Traditional Weaving Workshops

Cultural and Theme Tours

Part of: Discovery Tours South Coast

8 min guests

25 max guests

Join a traditional weaving workshop at Hobart Beach and connect with ancient Aboriginal techniques for a unique cultural experience.
Learn to weave with natural materials like grasses and reeds, creating a personal souvenir to cherish your journey.
Explore Bournda and Eurobodalla National Parks while honing your skills under the guidance of knowledgeable Aboriginal guides.
Discover the strong cultural connections woven into each basket and carry bag, enriching your understanding of Indigenous practices.

Contact and Booking Channels

Merimbula, New South Wales

Start location: Australia
Email: discovery.scr@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Rates

$25.00

$25.00 Adult

Booking Channels

Join an Aboriginal NSW National Parks guide for a traditional weaving workshop at Hobart Beach campground in Bournda National Park or Mystery Bay in Eurobodalla National Park.

Learn how to weave with grasses, reeds and natural materials. After you’ve honed your skills, you’ll have the opportunity to weave your own souvenir to take home with you.

As you explore your creative side, your guide will share traditional techniques used to weave baskets, carry bags and other items for daily use. You’ll discover how these ancient skills and practices carry a strong cultural connection.

Tour details

Cultural and Theme Tours
Land – Motorised
Large Group Tour
On-site Experience
Private Tour
Small Group Tour
Basic

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Service facilities

Carpark
Family Friendly
Public Toilet

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Operation information

Discovery Tours South Coast

Get closer to nature on the South Coast of NSW on a NPWS Discovery Tour!

Their expert guides share the best of the National Parks with fun and engaging experiences perfectly suited to families, large groups, coach groups, cruise ships and adventure travellers.

Tours are offered both within National Parks and off park with a focus on adventure, education and sustainability.

They also have a bookable education trailer that is packed full of games and resources that can attend private events, community events, caravan parks and festivals.

Their large selection of tours include cultural tours, guided bushwalks, Junior Ranger adventures, canoeing, coastal exploration, wildlife encounters, nature art and historical site visits.

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