Barrimirndi Day Tour

Full Day
Pilbara, Western Australia
Culture & Nature
Year Round
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Spend the day exploring the Millstream-Chichester National Park in the Pilbara region of Western Australia and learn about the Dreamtime stories of the area from your local Aboriginal guide. Discover country and hear the traditional story of Barrimirndi the great sea serpent of the Dreamtime. Learn how the Warlu (Serpent) created Millstream during a time known as Ngurra-nyunjunggamu (when the world was soft). Millstream is an oasis in the desert complete with stunning pools and native palm trees. Millstream is the traditional home of the Yindjibarndi people and the Park features Yarndanyirra (Fortescue River).

*This tour is not running at this time. Please Enquire now for further information.

Location

Millstream-Chichester National Park

What to expect

Clinton Walker is a descendant of the Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi people, who are the Traditional Owners of the coastal and inland areas of the West Pilbara region. Clinton started Ngurrangga Tours to educate and immerse people in the ways of his culture and history so that they could understand more about Pilbara Aboriginal culture and country.

On this full day tour, explore the Millstream-Chichester National Park with Clinton and learn the traditional stories about how the Warlu (Serpent) created Millstream during a time known as Ngurra-nyunjunggamu (when the world was soft).
Millstream is an oasis in the desert complete with stunning pools and native palm trees. Millstream is the traditional home of the Yindjibarndi people and Yarndanyirra (Fortescue River).

Tour Highlights:

  • Traditional Welcome to Country
  • Ancient Aboriginal Rock Art (highest concentration in the world)
  • Sacred Sites
  • Traditional Stories
  • Bush Medicine
  • Bush Tucker
  • Visit an oasis

What is included

This is a ten-hour tour running from 8.00am – 5.00pm.

*This tour is not running at this time. Please enquire regarding future availability.

Kids under 5 free

Inclusions:

  • Transport
  • Morning tea
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • National Park entry

*Note: There are no toilet facilities available on this tour

Meeting point

To be confirmed when you book, based on where you are staying.

What to bring

  • Closed in shoes
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Car seat (if required)

YOUR EXPERIENCE PROVIDER

Ngurrangga Tours

Ngurrangga Tours allows you to experience the Pilbara through the eyes of a traditional owner. You will see some of the most beautiful landscapes and hear the stories of this region.

Ngurrangga Tours is a fully Aboriginal owned and operated tourism company delivering tours to the coastal and inland areas within the Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi traditional country.

Clinton Walker started Ngurrangga Tours to educate and immerse people in the ways of his culture and history so that they could understand more about Pilbara Aboriginal culture and country.

Clinton is a descendant of the Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi people, who are the Traditional Owners of the coastal and inland areas of the West Pilbara region encompassing areas such as the City of Karratha, Dampier Archipelago, Murujuga National Park and Millstream-Chichester National Park. Clinton has spent his entire life learning from his Elder’s and family about the traditional ways of his people including speaking Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi languages, he has also been initiated in his people’s Aboriginal Law Ceremony (Birdarra) and is an active member in his cultural responsibilities of looking after his ngurra (country).

Clinton is passionate about raising the profile of the Burrup Peninsula located in Murujuga National Park. It is one of Australia’s most significant heritage sites and an important cultural place for Aboriginal people. The Burrup Peninsula is on the National Heritage register and is home to up to a million Aboriginal rock carvings, some dating back 40,000 years. Despite this, it is relatively unknown worldwide and even in Australia.

Ngurrangga Tours mostly operates from Karratha and offers visitors a unique experience of the Pilbara through the eyes of a traditional owner.

Guests are given the opportunity to learn about bush foods and medicines, explore stunning locations, view and understand ancient rock art in the world’s largest outdoor rock art gallery, hear traditional stories and listen to traditional songs sung using the wirra (boomerang).

Language Groups: Ngarluma/Yindjibarndi
Skin Group: Burungu

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