Sea Acres Aboriginal coastal tour
Sea Acres National Park
Overview
Take a walk to Shelly Beach in Sea Acres National Park on this Aboriginal ranger-guided activity. Discover bush tucker and medicine in the rainforest as you learn about Birpai culture.
- When
The 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from August 2024 to January 2025, 2pm to 3.30pm.
Additional dates: Friday 12 and 19 July 2024. Friday 11 October 2024. Friday 10 and 24 January 2025, 2pm to 3.30pm.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for adults and children 4 years and over. We’ll walk 3km during this activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults required to book.
- Price
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Adult $20 per person. Child (5 to 16 years) $10 per person. Children under 5 free. Family $50 for 2 adults and 2 children.
- Meeting point
- Sea Acres Rainforest Centre
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
Starting at Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, we’ll follow Shelly Beach Road to the picturesque Shelly Beach. Here we stroll through lush coastal rainforest rich in bush tucker and medicine plants, if you know what you're looking for.
Come join our knowledgeable local Aboriginal Ranger Nardja on this special cultural activity and celebrate Sea Acres connection to Birpai culture. You’ll discover how Birpai People lived in harmony with their environment through sustainable use of the rainforest resources, and gain insights into local culture and language.
Ranger Nardja will share stories of culture that will allow you to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Birpai connection to country.
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 Sea Acres National Park in the North Coast region
Sea Acres National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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