Australia´s North West Holiday Planner 2024

Discover Australia’s North West through the eyes of those whose ancestors lived in harmony with the land since the Dreamtime. Cultural tours to take you on new journeys along ancient tracks; rock art created over millenia or modern galleries showcasing art and artists of international acclaim; festivals that thrill the senses with music, song and dance; and accommodation that provides an authentic on-Country experience. AUTHENTIC ABORIGINAL TOURISM Today, you can discover and explore Aboriginal history and culture by visiting rock art and spiritual sites with authentic Aboriginal tourism operators and guides. Join a day or extended tour and learn about bush tucker, medicine and spiritual beliefs. Try your hand at traditional fishing methods or enjoy a range of wilderness camps, eco retreats and community stays at some of the region’s most breathtaking locations. ABORIGINAL ART TODAY Home to many nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, Aboriginal art is alive and well in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions. Browse or buy from the many galleries showcasing works throughout the North West. HISTORIC CULTURAL SITES The Kimberley and Pilbara regions boast a huge array of Aboriginal rock art sites, stone structures, ceremonial sites and burial sites dating back thousands of years. The great painted galleries in the Kimberley feature Wandjina and Gyorn Gyorn paintings which can only be found here. The major galleries of up to a million petroglyphs in the Pilbara date back to the Ice Age. PERMITS & PASSES Permits are available and designed to protect the privacy of communities, preserve Aboriginal heritage and culture, safeguard the natural environment and assist you to travel through reserves by the most direct route. Permission can also be obtained from the resident Aboriginal communities for applicants who want to travel off the main road. For more information, seek the advice of the Aboriginal Corporation who control the land you wish to travel on. When travelling remote areas you may need to apply for a travel permit. See page 80 for more information. Please help to preserve ancient sites. Avoid touching or stepping on the area, abide by the signage and leave the site clean and pristine – ensuring that WA’s cultural treasures continue to be enjoyed by many future generations. WAITOC The Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) is the peak not for profit organisation, providing advice and information about one of the oldest and most fascinating cultures on earth. To browse over 100 authentic Aboriginal tours, accommodation and experiences, visit waitoc.com WITH THE TRADITIONAL OWNERS EXPERIENCE THE NORTH WEST MARTUMILI ART CENTRE, NEWMAN 4 | www.australiasnorthwest.com