What is included in the Welcome to Country Aboriginal Experience?

This activity includes a 1.5-hour guided tour with a knowledgeable Aboriginal guide, cultural participation activities, a tasting of bush tucker and lemon myrtle tea, and a painted boomerang as a souvenir.

How long does the Welcome to Country Aboriginal Experience last?

This activity lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Is parking available at Beenleigh Historical Village?

Plenty of free parking is available at Beenleigh Historical Village.

Welcome to Country Aboriginal Experience in Beenleigh, Australia

Q: What should I wear to participate in this activity?

You should wear comfortable casual clothing and flat shoes, such as sneakers.

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Experience a traditional Welcome to Country and Acknowledgment of Country at the Spirit of the Red Sands in Beenleigh. Book this 90 minute interactive theatrical tour for a first-hand experience of the world’s oldest living country - the only experience that brings you up close and personal with the Aboriginal culture of Australia in the Gold Coast. This cultural experience will allow you to feel the Dreamtime and learn of the traditional customs, cultures and languages of Indigenous Australia. Come along to learn about the 60,000 years of storytelling, dance and more. Participants will be guided by an elder through the village and go through a soul-cleansing smoking ceremony, learn and carry the message stick of acceptance and witness the sounds of the didgeridoo, ancient chants, dance and songs of the land. The Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country experience is available every Tuesday and Thursday at 9.30am from the Beenleigh Historical Village. Book this one of a kind cultural experience online here.

Inclusions
* 1.5 hour guided tour with knowledgable Aboriginal guide * Cultural participation activities * Bush tucker tasting skewer and lemon myrtle tea * Souvenir painted boomerang

Exclusions
* Transfers

Highlights
* Interactive experience where you participate in 60,000 years of culture * The only experience that brings you up close and personal with the Aboriginal of Australia * Learn about the Dreamtime and be welcomed on country * Get hands on and participate in didgeridoo playing, boomerang painting, bush tucker tasting, spear throwing, language, storytelling, dancing and more * Feel the vibe of the world's oldest continuous culture to the sounds of the didgeridoo * Witness ancient ceremonies like the Corroboree (dances) and firelighting techniques

Time
* 10.30am

Duration
* 1 hour, 30 minutes

Location
* Located halfway between Gold Coast and Brisbane at the Beenleigh Historic Village, 205 Main Street Beenleigh QLD 4207 * Beenleigh is 30 minutes from Brisbane City and Airport and 40 minutes from Gold Coast City and Airport

What To Bring
* Comfortable casual clothes * Closed in flat footwear eg. sneakers * Wear/bring something you don't mind painting in

Additional Information
* Plenty of free-parking on-site at Beenleigh Historical Village

Booking Information
* Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking * Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on the day of entry * For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher

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About Welcome to Country Aboriginal Experience

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General Information about the Welcome to Country Aboriginal Experience

Experience a traditional welcome to country and acknowledgement of country at Spirit of the Red Sands in Beenleigh. Book this 90-minute interactive theatrical tour to immerse yourself in the world's oldest living country. This unique experience offers an intimate encounter with Australia's Aboriginal culture on the Gold Coast. This cultural experience will transport you to a Dreamtime moment, allowing you to learn about Australia's Indigenous traditions, culture, and language. Come and discover over 60,000 years of storytelling, dance, and more.

Highlights of the Welcome to Country Aboriginal Experience

This interactive experience allows you to participate in a culture over 60,000 years old. It's the only experience that brings you up close and personal with Australia's Aboriginal culture. Learn about Dreamtime and receive a traditional Welcome to Country ceremony. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the world's longest continuing culture with the sound of the didgeridoo, and discover ancient rituals like Corroboree (dance) and fire-starting techniques.

Key Activities and Points of Interest in the Welcome to Country Aboriginal Experience

Participants will be guided by an Elder through the village and take part in a cleansing smoking ceremony. Learn and hold the Acknowledgement Sticks, and listen to the sounds of the didgeridoo, ancient chants, dances, and songs of the land. Hands-on activities include playing the didgeridoo, boomerang painting, tasting bush tucker, spear throwing, language learning, storytelling, and dance, all accompanied by a 1.5-hour guided tour with a knowledgeable Aboriginal guide.

How to Get to the Welcome to Country Aboriginal Experience

The activity is located at Beenleigh Historic Village, halfway between the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Beenleigh is 30 minutes from Brisbane city and airport, and 40 minutes from Gold Coast city and airport.

Location of the Welcome to Country Aboriginal Experience

Beenleigh Historic Village 205 Main Street Beenleigh QLD 4207 Australia

Operating Hours of the Welcome to Country Aboriginal Experience

This experience is available every Tuesday and Thursday, starting at 10:30 AM and lasting for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Other Facilities at the Welcome to Country Aboriginal Experience

Plenty of free parking is available on-site at Beenleigh Historical Village.

Recommendations or Things to Note

Wear comfortable casual clothing and flat shoes, such as sneakers. You can wear or bring something. Transportation is not included in this package. Booking information will be confirmed in the form of a tour voucher upon reservation. Please print the voucher and present it on the day of your visit. All tour operator information, including contact details, will be included in your tour voucher.

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