Indigenous Australians

Culture, History & Experiences with Australian Custom Tours

Explore the rich culture, deep history, and living traditions of Indigenous Australians. Learn about Aboriginal heritage through meaningful travel experiences curated by Australian Custom Tours.

Australia’s Indigenous peoples—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities—hold one of the world’s oldest living cultures, with roots stretching back over 65,000 years. Their traditions are deeply woven into the land through language, art, music, and powerful Dreamtime stories. Guided by generations of ecological knowledge and a commitment to sustainability, they continue to preserve their heritage and share it with visitors in meaningful ways.

Below are some of the best places to connect with and experience this rich and enduring culture.

  • Two people sitting on red sand, painting with brushes, surrounded by paint containers and art supplies, with a large rock formation in the background.

    Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

    Location: Northern Territory

    Visit the iconic Uluru and participate in guided walks led by Indigenous Anangu guides who share their ancestral stories, cultural significance, and deep connection to the land.

  • A group of children dancing on a sandy area outdoors, wearing traditional attire with red cloths and body paint, surrounded by trees.

    Kakadu National Park

    Location: Northern Territory

    Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can see ancient rock art and learn about traditional bush tucker (food) from Indigenous rangers during guided tours.

  • Indigenous dance performance with Aboriginal flags in Sydney, near the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Performers are dressed in traditional attire on a sandy area with spectators in the background.

    Sydney

    Location: Sydney New South Wales

    Experience the Gadigal people’s culture through various tours and events. The Australian Museum and Barangaroo Reserve offer insights into Indigenous history.

  • Group sitting in a circle outdoors, surrounded by trees, with turtle shells and other natural objects displayed on a mat.

    Cairns

    Location: Cairns Queensland

    Join a cultural tour with Kuku Yalanji guides to learn about their connection to the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef. You can also participate in traditional dance and art workshops

  • A person in traditional attire performing a cultural dance with leaves, surrounded by an audience in a park setting.

    Melbourne

    Location: Melbourne Victoria

    Discover Indigenous culture at the Birrarung Marr Park and the Koorie Heritage Trust, which hosts exhibitions, workshops, and guided walks that highlight the history and traditions of the Koori people

  • Two people covered in body paint performing a traditional fire ritual on a grassy field.

    Tasmania

    Location: Tasmania

    Learn about the Palawa people through cultural tours that include storytelling, traditional cooking, and art. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery features exhibits dedicated to Indigenous history.