Brisbane Water Aboriginal cultural tour
Brisbane Water National Park
Overview
These school holidays, join an Aboriginal ranger on a family friendly guided tour in Brisbane Water National Park. Hear cultural stories as you walk along Doyles walking track, near Patonga.
- When
2024: Friday 4 October 2024.
2025: Friday 17 January, Thursday 24 April, Monday 14 July and Friday 10 October 2025.
Tour time: 10am to 12pm
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for adults and children 5 years and over. It’s a 3km walk, with uneven, rough ground and steps.
- Price
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Adult $15 per person. Child (5 to 16 years) $10 per person. Family $40 for 2 adults and 2 children.
- Meeting point
- Carpark at the end of Warrah Trig Road, near Warrah lookout.
- What to
bring - Sturdy shoes, insect repellent, hat, drinking water, snacks
- Bookings
- Bookings essential as tour numbers are limited. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
Gain a unique insight into the wisdom of the world’s oldest living culture as you explore Brisbane Water National Park, led by an Aboriginal ranger. Starting at Warrah lookout, you’ll go on a guided walk and discover the amazing variety of plants that Aboriginal people used for food, shelter and medicinal purposes.
Aboriginal culture is very much alive today in NSW national parks. Aboriginal people have always and will always have a deep connection with the landscape. Everything in the landscape has significance, including the land, waterways, plants and animals. This history will forever be an integral part of this landscape.
Please wear enclosed shoes and bring insect repellent, hat and sunscreen, and bring drinking water and snacks.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Brisbane Water National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Two picnic areas in this park – Girrakool picnic area and Somersby Falls picnic area – are closed in the evening. They are open 7am to 8pm during daylight savings and 7am to 6pm at other times.
Other areas of Brisbane Water National Park will be open at all times, however may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept both card and coins, or you can pay via the Park'nPay app.
Other fees:
You will need a permit to hold a wedding or undertake commercial photography within the park.
Buy annual pass
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