Broome Ultimate Aboriginal Culture Expedition

 

 

expedition Inclusions:

  • 3 full days of hosting by a Mabu Buru Tours Guide
  • A small and comfortable group size – Maximum 13 guests
  • All meals provided during tour experiences
  • All tours, attractions, entry fees, and charter fees
  • All transfers in comfortable four-wheel drive vehicles
  • All experiences are led by highly knowledgeable Tour Guides
  • 100% authentic Aboriginal experiences
  • In-depth introduction to Broome and it's Pearling history
  • 7 iconic Broome experiences over 3 days, which includes;
    • 2 traditional Aboriginal dance performances
    • Native bushfood hunting, gathering and feasting
    • Pearl meat tasting with a glass of bubbles
    • 2 local Art Gallery visits
    • Traditional cooking demonstrations
    • A scenic sunset coastal flight
    • A luxury boat cruise - with a "boom net" for swimming
    • Dinosaur tracks - if tides are suitable
  • ***optional 3 nights of luxury hotel accommodation on enquiry 

DEPARTURE DATES

 

2024 

May:

  • FULLY BOOKED

June:

  • Wednesday the 12th to Friday the 14th

July:

  • Wednesday the 10th to Friday the 12th

August:

  • Wednesday the 7th to Friday the 9th

September:

  • FULLY BOOKED

 

Pricing:

Per person

$4,400.00 AUD (GST Inclusive)

Accommodation (optional inclusion)

3 night luxury accommodation and meals. This price varies based on accomodation availability and configuration (couple or family). Please enquire for an accurate price for your couple or family group booking experience.

Please note: Our prices are not as low as they could be, because we DO NOT ask our Indigenous partners for a reduces rate, or for a commission to be taken out of the asking price for their products. We beleive in paying our Indigenous partners their full asking price because we understand what the true value is of their products, and we aim to support them in reaching their full economic potential, where possible.

Mabu Buru Tours invites you to join us on this all-inclusive experience, with a very specific purpose!
"To connect with Aboriginal people and to better understand their traditional lifestyle, history, culture and connection to country, while exploring Broome and its majestic surrounding areas!"
 
 

our iconic Aboriginal experiences include

the Cable Beach Muwarrt

Muwarrt, meaning "Story Time", is a traditional style gathering that provides an opportunity to learn about Aboriginal culture in a natural and culturally safe environment. Join Aboriginal Tour Guide Johani Mamid from Mabu Buru Tours for a relaxing conversation, or a Muwarrt, at the famous Cable Beach.

This unique experience includes:

  • Authentic stories and lessons shared by a local Aboriginal person.
  • An introduction to the local Aboriginal culture, Country and history.
  • An explanation of Bugarrigarra, creation beings, our spirit beliefs and dreaming.
  • An explanation of our "Connection to Country", and our traditional lifestyle that is guided by our ancient knowledge of the local seasons.
  • A song performance demonstrations using our traditional instruments, the kullie.
  • Revealing of the Cable Beach Dinosaur Track location (tide dependant, visible on tides below 3.0m)
     
the Southern Cross Cultural Walk in Bardi country

Join Bardi – Jawi man Bolo Angus and his family on an inspirational journey through his traditional country on the Dampier Peninsula at Lullumb. Learn about Bardi Jawi culture and experience hunting and gathering techniques passed down through the generations. Walk  through mangroves, paperbark forests, salt plains, creeks and drink from a sacred freshwater spring.

a yawuru Cultural boat Cruise experience in Roebuck Bay

There are so many incredible things to do in Broome. Treat your clients to a private aboriginal cruise with one of Broome’s favourite characters, Bart Pigram. Our cultural cruises provide that extra unique touch to an unforgettable Broome experience. This cruise is ideal for small groups of up to 20 guests.

Journey from the Dreamtime to the present moment as you cruise the pristine waters of Roebuck Bay and Gantheaume Point, the traditional country of Yawuru people.

Let Bart Pigram, our aboriginal guide, who draws his knowledge from living a saltwater lifestyle, entertain your guests with rich cultural stories, history and family traditions.

Listen to his family’s traditional music and taste some seasonal bush tucker. Enjoy all of this as Broome’s magnificent sunset seals the end of the day.

Leave with a newfound knowledge of Roebuck Bay’s historical and cultural significance to Broome’s traditional owners, the Yawuru people.

the Wakaj experience - An Authentic Karajarri family Gathering Experience 

Wakaj, meaning "The coming together of family" is a very unique experience provided by Uncle Mervyn from Mabu Buru Tours. 

After a welcome from your Aboriginal Hosts, you will be introduced into the Karajarri culture including a demonstration on how to traditionally cook the perfect damper. There'll be a camp-style billy with boiling water for your tea and coffee to go perfectly with your freshly made damper and locally harvested bush honey!

Uncle Mervyn Mulardy will then lead the Pintirri Dancers into a traditional dance performance, which is known as Maru! The Pintirri Dancers will take you into the sunset while the sounds of traditional Karajarri songs echoing through the surrounding bushlands.

Through the Wakaj experience you will also learn about Karajarri history, traditional lifestyle and the concept of dreamtime. Wakaj is a typical gathering of our people, of which Mabu Buru Tours wish to share with you

Booking Enquiry

Interested in conducting an "On-Country Cultural Immersion" experience?

Then you're in luck, because we also offer a specifically designed version of this product for the purpose of an "On-Country Cultural Immersion".

The cultural immersion version of this product includes panel discussions with local Aboriginal leaders and specially targeted group sessions throughout the program to highlight and discuss lessons learnt and how they can be used to better the work place environment and strategies with an increased level of understanding of Aboriginal people, their culture and connection to country.

The minimum number for an On-Country Cultural Immersion Package is 10 people. Press the "Booking enquiry" Button above to express your interest in an on-country cultural immersion package!