Bouddi Aboriginal Walking Tour
Rich in Aboriginal culture, Bouddi National Park offers stunning landscapes and ocean views. Your tour begins with an Acknowledgement of Country and sharing of our creation story.
From there you’ll be guided through the National Park to significant Aboriginal sites. View rock carvings, hear ancient stories and participate in a smoking ceremony to cleanse the mind and body. With each step you will gain a progressive understanding of Aboriginal history as your guide shares stories and ancient knowledge, providing insight into the oldest living culture on earth.
Location
Bouddi National Park
What to expect
A journey through the land with Girri Girra is something to savour. Walk in the footsteps of Australia’s first people and feel their living connection to the 21st century. Hear timeless stories, see original rock carvings and feel the power of connecting with this beautiful country.
The Bouddi Walk takes place in Bouddi National Park. The park and surrounding area contain many Aboriginal sites, more than 100 significant sites have been recorded, with more still likely to be found.
During the tour your guide will share stories, history and ancient knowledge that provide valuable insight into Bouddi National Park and the surrounding area.
Participants will also have the opportunity to witness a traditional Acknowledgement of Country, hear our creation story and participate in a traditional smoking ceremony.
What is included
Tour departs at 9:00am from United, 306 Empire Bay Dr, Empire Bay. Please meet your guide here and arrive 10 minutes prior to departure time.
The tour duration is 3 hours and the distance covered is 2.5km along both flat and inclined walking paths. Participants need to be able to stand and walk for the duration of the tour.
Group and family discounts available.
Please remember these sites are an important part of Aboriginal culture so please remember to tread carefully and with respect.
Meeting point
Tour departs at 9:00am from United, 306 Empire Bay Dr, Empire Bay. Please meet your guide here and arrive 10 minutes prior to departure time.
What to bring
camera
bottled water
hat
sunscreen
aeroguard
wet weather gear
wear comfortable clothing and enclosed walking shoes
YOUR EXPERIENCE PROVIDER
Girri Girra
Girri Girra is a 100% Aboriginal-owned tour business operating on the NSW Central Coast. Our lore, language and connection to the land has sustained our culture for 65,000 years - Girri Girra is dedicated to its continuation, by living it and sharing it.
Come on a journey of timeless stories, smoking ceremonies, cultural singing and dancing that will engage and educate participants.
You will see original engravings and rock carvings. You will hear their stories. You will feel the power of connecting with this beautiful country. And above all, you will share in the wisdom of the world’s oldest living culture.
Tim Selwyn
Tim honours the ancient lore of his people and the spirits of his ancestors through art and teaching. His ancestral line comes from the Wongaibon people (Central West NSW), his Mother was born in Dubbo on Wiradjuri country and Tim was born in Gilgandra, on Wailwan country.
Few know the land upon which they grow like Tim and his people. Along with a network of experts in cultural dancing, singing, bush medicine and tucker, Girri Girra is committed to sharing this knowledge through firsthand experience, guiding people through this ancient country, its history and customs.