Sydney Aboriginal Walking Tour with Welcome Smoking Ceremony
Overview
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Engage with authentic Aboriginal culture on this enriching cultural experience in Sydney's National Parks, starting with a traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony.
Choose Your Location:
Sydney North (Ku-ring-gai Chase): Coastal landscapes, ancient whale rock engravings, and insights into women's roles in Aboriginal culture.
Sydney Central (La Perouse): Historic 1788 first contact site with Welcome to Country, museum visit, coastal walk, native plants, totemism, and cultural storytelling. Sydney city pickup available.
Sydney South (Royal National Park): Australia's first national park featuring rock art, midden sites, and teachings on respect for Country.
Led by local Aboriginal guides offering unique cultural perspectives in breathtaking landscapes.
Highlights:
- Traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony
- Ancient rock engravings (except La Perouse) and sacred sites
- Local guide maintaining cultural responsibilities to Country
- Accessible walks in stunning coastal and bushland settings
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
*important* For city pickup: the pickup times at Christ Church St Laurence (Sydney Central) are as follows: - Sydney East (La Perouse): 930am sharp - Sydney North (Ku-Ring Gai), Sydney South (Royal National Park): 915am sharp
Please note the itinerary shows a sample from each tour options (Ku-Ring-Gai, La Perouse and Royal National Park), however you can only select one of these options for your tour as the locations are very far apart. The itinerary is an example only and is subject to change on the day
The tour duration for Ku-Ring-Gai and Royal National Park is 3 hours; duration for La Perouse is 2 hours.
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
What To Expect
Terrey Hills
Sydney North: if you select this option your tour will start at 12 Yulong Ave, Terrey Hills NSW 2084. Rest stop and toilet facilities available before entering the national park. Board the air-conditioned vehicle and begin your journey into Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park with introductions and cultural context for the day ahead.
La Perouse
Sydney East: if you select this option your tour will start at La Perouse Museum Forecourt, 1542 Anzac Parade, La Perouse NSW 2036. Your cultural experience begins at this historic coastal meeting point where Aboriginal heritage, colonial history, and spectacular headland views converge.
What‘s Included
City pickup/dropoff if option selected
Fresh drinking water (bring reusable bottle)
Traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony
Traditional storytelling and cultural knowledge sharing
Guided interpretation of ancient rock art and sacred cultural sites
Aboriginal cultural guide endorsed by National Parks to interpret Indigenous rock engravings
Air-conditioned vehicle transport between sites
Food
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Sydney East with Pickup
La Perouse with pickup/dropoff: Pickup from Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney Central: 930am sharp. 3 hours round trip Starting point: Christ Church St Laurence, 812 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Sydney South with Pickup
Royal National Park w/ Pickup: Pickup from Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney Central: 915am sharp. 5 hours round trip Starting point: Christ Church St Laurence, 812 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Sydney North with Pickup
Ku-Ring-Gai with Pickup: Pickup from Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney Central: 915am sharp. 5 hours round trip Starting point: Christ Church St Laurence, 812 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Sydney North (self-drive)
Ku-Ring-Gai: Experience spectacular coastal scenery from West Head Lookout and discover ancient whale rock engravings. Self-drive. Starting point: 12 Yulong Ave, Terrey Hills NSW 2084, Australia
Sydney Central (self-drive)
La Perouse: Explore La Perouse headland, exclusive rock engraving interpretation, and discover 1788 first contact history. Self-drive. Starting point: La Perouse Museum, 1542 Anzac Parade, La Perouse NSW 2036, Australia
Sydney South (self-drive)
Royal National Park: Explore Australia's first national park, ancient rock art, traditional middens, and sacred engravings at Mianbar. Self-drive. Starting point: 2 Lady Carrington Dr, Royal Nat'l Park NSW 2232, Australia
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Seeing the bush in a different light
elizabethbP6229TE,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today we experienced a wonderful walking tour with Eric Brown in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. Eric led us down some easy tracks through the beautiful bush to 3 ancient Aboriginal rock engraving sites. He shared with us his deep and at times his soulful interpretation of images, humans and animals, taking us back to much earlier times. It’s often said that this land, always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Today the truth of that was carved in stone in front of us to ponder.
Deeply enriching and informative tour with Friendly and open guide
William N W,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked the Sydney south royal national park tour and it was my first cultural tour ever. I must say I’m glad I booked, my guide Eric was promptly on time , friendly and was incredibly open in regards to questions about indigenous culture, history and personal experiences. He made me feel welcome and unafraid to ask anything in regards to indigenous affairs. I experienced the smoking ceremony where I felt invited and encouraged to share my personal story to help feel connected to the land. Saw some incredible ancient carvings where Eric explained the teachings that they give to people with purpose to life. Would definitely come back and do another tour with Natcha.
Ku-ring-gai magic !
tomcN1226WG,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a brilliant morning out at Ku-ring-gai with Eric for a team bonding and culture PD session. Can’t speak highly enough of the experience. Eric’s knowledge, expertise, and skill in guiding us across some remarkable sites was just outstanding. We’ll be back again for sure!
Best thing we did in Sydney!
Shahreen L,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Did this tour with Eric on my last day in Sydney and so glad I squeezed it in. He's incredibly knowledgeable and such a lovely person to spend a few hours with. I learned so much about the history and culture of the area, and the rock engravings were a real highlight - we honestly had no idea they were even there. Eric took his time, answered all our questions, and made me feel fully present - I now know what it means to truly 'connect' to country. Easily one of the best things we did on the whole trip. Highly recommend!
Experience on culture
590jamalt,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience to get out on country and learn some great insights to Indigenous way of life. Eric was great at giving all the participants time to reflect on self and also space for us to learn and share our own knowledge. Recommend this to anyone looking to further knowledge on indigenous culture.
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