Food, culture, history, or unique themes (ghost tours, anyone?) – a locally-led tour is one of the best ways to get under the skin of a destination.

Melbourne

Aboriginal Cultural Experiences: Victoria

Kids learn about the didgeridoo at the Spirits of the Red Sand experience. Queensland is full of opportunities to delve into the diverse culture of Aboriginal Australia. Image credit: Archie Sartracom/Tourism Australia
Brisbane

Aboriginal cultural experiences: Queensland

Ancient rock art at Ubirr (Kakadu), depicting a long-neck turtle. The Northern Territory is an incredible place to learn about Aboriginal Australia. Image credit: Tourism NT/Helen Orr.
Darwin

Aboriginal cultural experiences: Northern Territory

Aboriginal tour guide chats to tourists in Sydney Royal Botanic Garden with the harbour and Harbour Bridge in background. Image credit: Destination NSW
Sydney

Aboriginal cultural experiences: New South Wales

Two flat-bottomed boats on turquoise water with island in background, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Rarotonga

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With Flinders Ranges in the background, First Nations guide points to something in the distance while two tourists look on. This is a wonderful area to experience Aboriginal Australia. Image credit: Tourism Australia.
Adelaide

Aboriginal cultural experiences: South Australia

Hiker on rocky Tasmanian beach, wukalina Walk. You’ll see another side of Aboriginal Australia in Tasmania. Image credit: Tayla Gentle
Hobart

Aboriginal cultural experiences: Tasmania

Perth

Aboriginal cultural experiences: Western Australia

Family collecting cockles at Goolwa Beach, South Australia. Image credit: SATC
Adelaide

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A large leafy vineyard with a grand white building in the distance at Fraser Gallop Estate in Margaret River wine region.
Busselton

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