Kakadu Community Cultural Workshops

Welcome to Murdudjurl Aboriginal Community, in the heart of Kakadu National Park

ONE OFF TOUR THURSDAY 23 MAY 2024

For other bookings, visit our private tour options or join us at one of our Taste of Kakadu events (25-26 May 2024)

Spend the morning with Cultural Custodians of the Murumburr Clan on
their traditional lands at one of Kakadu's Aboriginal communities. 

Receive a traditional Welcome to Country from our family and
learn about our cultural connections to this place. Situated on the banks of
the Jim Jim Creek system, walk with us and learn about our rich stories from
ancient times, through to the establishment of buffalo farms and the Patonga
Homestead through to living on Country in a World Heritage national park today.
Sample seasonal bushtucker and enjoy damper with billy-tea.

Itinerary:

• Welcome to Country: Take a guided walking tour of the billabong and community and learn about the history of the Murumburr clan families and their country. Enjoy an immersive Welcome to Country ceremony and hear stories of diverse clans traveling throughout the landscape. 

• Billy Tea and Damper: Gather around the fire for traditional Billy Tea and Damper and engage in conversations with fellow travelers and the local community.
  

• Men's and Women's Cultural Activities: Men can participate in painting and craft making, while women can learn the art of weaving using locally collected dried Pandanus plant dyed with natural colors. Each guest will create a unique gift to take home.
  

• Visit Old Patonga Community School Art Gallery: Marvel at and acquire remarkable art pieces such as woven Pandanus earrings and bangles, paintings by talented local artists, and an array of authentic and distinctive works.
  

When:

• 23 May 2024 - visitor our private tours for other dates available
• 9am - 12pm (own transport required)

What to Bring:

• Guests must have their own AWD vehicle to access the road to Patonga Homestead. 

• Remember to bring plenty of water, comfortable enclosed shoes for walking, sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent.

Location: 

• Meet at the Patonga Homestead car parking - follow our signs from the Kakadu Highway, less than a 15 minute drive
  from Cooinda Lodge.