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WA’s Indigenous Cultural Experiences: Where to Learn and Immerse Yourself
From the rugged landscapes of the Pilbara to the serene shores of Shark Bay, WA’s Indigenous cultural experiences offer a profound journey into the stories, traditions, and deep connection to Country of the world’s oldest living cultures—inviting you to listen, learn, and see the land through the eyes of its First Peoples, in a way that respects and honours their ongoing custodianship.
Exploring WA’s Indigenous cultural experiences offers more than just an insight into the past—it’s an opportunity to connect with Country, hear stories from Traditional Owners, and gain a deeper understanding of the land’s first custodians. Whether in the city or the outback, these experiences help share and celebrate the enduring traditions and knowledge of WA’s Indigenous peoples, the custodians of the world’s oldest continuous culture.
Here’s where to immerse yourself in WA’s Indigenous heritage.
Rejuvenating Treatment Series by Bodhi Inspired by Aboriginal Healing, Perth & Margaret River
At Bodhi Spa, ancient wisdom meets luxe indulgence. Their signature Kodo Massage—‘Kodo’ meaning ‘big melody’—flows like a dance, grounding body and spirit with warm stones, pressure point therapy, and a ceremonial smoking ritual to clear energy. Inspired by Aboriginal healing, Bodhi’s treatments are both soulful and sensory: think mineral-rich mud cocoons, salt scrubs, and botanical oils that connect you to Country. With sanctuaries in Perth/Boorloo and a serene retreat by Gunyulgup Lake, Bodhi offers more than wellness—it’s a spiritual recalibration, guided by the land.
Cottesloe, Highgate, Wembley, and Westin Perth, and Yallingup
Kingfisher Tours and Garingbaar Bush Botanicals, Purnululu
In the heart of Purnululu National Park, a powerful new partnership is blooming. Kingfisher Tours and Garingbaar Bush Botanicals—two women-led businesses—have joined forces to offer a deeply immersive, Aboriginal-led experience through Gija and Jaru Country. Led by Garingbaar founder Bec Sampi, a proud Gija Woolah custodian, guests will walk Country, hear Dreamtime stories, explore ancient rock formations, and learn the healing secrets of bush medicine and bush tucker. It’s soulful, sustainable eco-tourism at its finest—where every step connects you deeper to land, culture, and the knowledge carried by its traditional owners.
Djoona Cultural Tours, Perth
Step into Noongar Country with Djoona’s powerful new cultural tours across Perth/Boorloo. Blending truth-telling, storytelling, and deep cultural insight, these experiences offer a fresh lens on familiar places. Cycle along the sacred Swan River/Derbal Yerrigan, kayak through the Canning River wetlands, explore the historic South Perth Old Mill, or join a guided bus tour through the city and surrounds. Each journey connects you to the living stories of Noongar people, offering a meaningful and moving way to experience Country—past, present and future. This is culture, not as performance, but as presence.
Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours & Experiences, Perth
For those looking to engage with Indigenous history in Perth, Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours & Experiences provides guided walks around Perth’s significant cultural sites at a range of locations: Elizabeth Quay, Kings Park, Yagan Square and Rottnest Island. Led by Whadjuk Noongar guide Walter McGuire, these tours take you along the shores of Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) to learn about Noongar Dreaming, traditional tools, and the ongoing connection between people and place.
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Nyungar Tours, Perth
Founded in 2018 by Kerry-Ann Winmar, a Whadjuk and Ballardong Traditional Owner from the Perth region, Nyungar Tours offers an authentic gateway to Aboriginal culture in WA. Operating across South Perth, Kings Park, and the broader Perth area, the tours share stories of Whadjuk Country, Nyungar heritage, and ancient traditions.
From the 90-minute South Perth Cultural Tour along the scenic Swan River to immersive experiences in Kings Park’s gardens, you’ll explore bush foods, medicinal plants, and the deep significance of the land.
Goolamwiin, Mandurah
Feel the spirit of Mandurah / Mandjoogoordap with Goolamwiin, meaning ‘winds blowing from the southwest’. This powerful cultural tour experience invites visitors to connect with Noongar Country through storytelling, ceremony, sand art, bush tucker, and campfire yarns. Walk the shoreline on the Goolamwiin Mangala Tour at Seascapes Beach, or go deeper on the Goolamwiin Day Tour—a half-day bush journey featuring traditional games, Aboriginal dance, and campfire tea. Led by local custodians, these experiences are soulful, grounded, and rich with wisdom passed down through generations. It’s culture you can feel in your bones.
Koomal Dreaming, Margaret River
Set in the heart of the Margaret River region, Koomal Dreaming invites you to experience Wadandi and Bibbulmun culture through the eyes of Wadandi custodian Josh ‘Koomal’ Whiteland. His tours explore ancient limestone caves, introduce native bush foods and medicines, and share the traditions of fire-making and didgeridoo playing.
The 90-minute Didgeridoo Cave Tour at Ngilgi Cave is a standout—think bushland walks where you’ll learn about medicinal plants, followed by the captivating sounds of the didgeridoo echoing through the cave. For a longer journey, the 2.5-hour Cape Experience against the backdrop of Cape Naturaliste offers a grounded, personal way to connect with the land and its custodians.
Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures, Shark Bay
Discover the deep connection between land and sea with Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures in Shark Bay. Led by Darren ‘Capes’ Capewell, a proud Nhanda man, these tours offer a hands-on introduction to Country through kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, camping and bushwalking. Experience the sounds of the didgeridoo under the night sky, sample bush tucker, and gain a new perspective on this UNESCO World Heritage-listed region.
Waringarri Aboriginal Arts, Kununurra
Waringarri Aboriginal Arts in Kununurra is a vibrant celebration of Miriwoong culture, where art, storytelling, and tradition come to life. As one of Australia’s longest-running Indigenous art centres, it pulses with creative energy, showcasing bold ochre paintings, intricate carvings, and powerful cultural narratives. Join an immersive tour to meet the artists, witness their traditional painting techniques firsthand, and feel the deep connection between land and art. Every piece tells a story—of Country, identity, and an enduring, living heritage.
Ngurrangga Tours, Pilbara
The Pilbara’s rugged landscapes hold some of the world’s oldest Indigenous rock engravings. Led by Clinton Walker, a Ngarluma/Yindjibarndi man, Ngurrangga Tours takes visitors on a journey through ancient Country, where rock art—some dating back tens of thousands of years—preserves the stories of ancestors.
These tours offer more than just a glimpse of history; they share knowledge passed down through generations, ensuring that the cultural significance of this landscape is understood and honoured. Opt for a short (2-4 hour) experience or a full-day adventure into the heart of Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi Country.
Engaging with WA’s Indigenous cultural experiences is more than a journey—it’s an opportunity to honour and learn from the world’s oldest living cultures. Through art, storytelling, and connection to Country, these experiences offer a deeper understanding of the world’s oldest living culture. Take the time to listen, learn, and embrace the wisdom woven into this ancient land. For more cultural experiences around Perth, check out our guide to the best museums and galleries in Perth and surrounds, and our bumper guide to the Margaret River region.
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