Brisbane may be a fast-growing modern city, but its roots run deep through thousands of years of Aboriginal culture. This private cultural tour offers a rare and respectful insight into the traditional custodians of the land: the Turrbal and Jagera people.

Your guide, often an Aboriginal Elder or local cultural expert, will begin the experience with a Welcome to Country or Smoking Ceremony, depending on the location and availability. This is not a performance — it’s a spiritual welcome to the land you are walking on.

From there, you’ll explore sites of cultural and historical significance around South Bank, the Brisbane River, and nearby parklands. Your guide will explain the traditional uses of native plants, the Dreamtime stories connected to the landscape, and the sacred meaning behind certain river bends and rock formations.

Depending on the tour format, you may also visit the Queensland Museum or Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), where your guide will interpret Aboriginal artworks and artefacts, giving you a deeper context you can’t get from reading labels alone.

This tour is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic, educational, and moving experience. It’s also ideal for families and school groups who want to respectfully engage with Australia’s First Nations culture. Your private guide ensures a personal and respectful space to ask questions, reflect, and learn.