Sustainable toolkit tour: Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains National Park
Overview
Immerse yourself in the meaning, traditions and connections of Aboriginal culture during this hands-on session at Blue Mountains National Park.
- When
Available on request 7 days a week
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for all ages. Some tracks are on uneven ground and can require ascending and descending steep stairs.
- Price
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From $780 per group (Including GST). A recommended maximum of 20 participants in each group, with a maximum of 5 groups (100 participants) per session.
- Meeting point
- This tour happens in Blue Mountains National Park and can run in other nearby parks on request.
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Email Blue Mountains Education or phone 02 4784 7301.
The sustainable toolkit tour includes sharing both women's and men's traditional tools, furs, art, weapons and more. Your group will explore traditional ways of living and reflect on the contemporary Aboriginal experience today.
Underpinning this experience are strong messages of sustainability and caring for Country. The experience can also be tailored to include a gentle guided walk through the bush where your Aboriginal Ranger can share their knowledge about a variety of natural resources available for tools, food, medicine and more.
See the natural world through different eyes and gain an appreciation of the deeply embedded living connection to Country.
Our Aboriginal Rangers bring their own deep personal experience and expertise and so your session may also include some singing, dancing, ochre painting, making things out of bush materials, or sharing ancient stories.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/sustainable-toolkit-tour-blue-mountains/local-alerts
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and Country NSW regions
Blue Mountains National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Some parts of the park close overnight; details are provided for specific attractions.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day applies only at attractions in the Glenbrook area.
Buy annual pass.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Sustainable toolkit tour: Blue Mountains.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
To get to Blue Mountains National Park there:
From Sydney:
- Take the M4 and the Great Western Highway for Glenbrook, the southern side of the Lower Grose Valley, Katoomba and Blackheath areas.
- The Southern Blue Mountains area is accessed via Oberon or Jenolan Caves.
From Richmond via Bells Line of Road:
- Take the Bells Line of Road for the northern side of the Lower Grose Valley, and the Mount Wilson area.
- You can also take Bells Line of Road to Bell, then connect with the Great Western Highway via Darling Causeway.
From Lithgow:
- Follow the Great Western Highway east toward Sydney.
- You can also follow Chifley Road from Lithgow, which becomes Bells Line of Road.
- Darling Causeway connects the highway and Bells Line of Road between Mount Victoria and Bell.
Roads into Blue Mountains National Park can be busy, especially on weekends and public holidays during summer. For up-to-date traffic information, we recommend you visit the Live Traffic NSW website.
Parking
Free parking available
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Wheelchair access varies depending on tour location. Tours can be tailored on request to suit accessibility needs.
Visitor centre
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Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785 - 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4787 8877