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Ngala Culture - Art of the Boomerang

Art of the Boomerang
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Art of the Boomerang
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Overview

Join Indigenous Tourism Officer, Richard Allan, a Ngunnawal, Bunjalung, Gamilaroi man, who has expertise in tools, artefacts and art. He will share his knowledge and lead you for an immersive, boomerang workshop which is an impactful way to gain an appreciation of tools and artefacts that have been around 20,000 years.

Understand the science behind the boomerang and learn about its rich history. You will build, sculpt and decorate your own boomerang using ochre an aboriginal paint to take home with you. Learn the Traditional technique on how to fly this ancient Indigenous artefact.

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Forest Drive, 0, Molonglo Valley, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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“Caravan friendly for walking enthusiasts”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by Paul H

We decided on here for a walk because it offered space for us to park a caravan. The walking tracks were very good with amazing views. If you park at the bottom of the overflow car park there is...

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“A poor experience in hospitality”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by Tim W

Great views yeah yeah we get it. The cafe staff rude and disinterested. For a Tuesday so overstaffed that every role is slow and inefficient. Everyone is slowing each other down. Staffing needs a...

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“Beautiful place”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2mos ago by rainmaker243

This is a beautiful place to visit. The views are amazing and we really enjoyed the bonsai collection. The cafe is reasonably priced and pretty efficient on a busy morning.

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Tour Types
  • Half Day or Less
Tour Formats
  • On-site Experience

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