Australian Indigenous culture is one of the most diverse, oldest and fascinating on Earth.
There are more than 365 language groups in Australia and more than 60 in Western Australia alone.
Language groups all share a common tradition ancient to the land and obey the mythical laws of the Dreaming, through dance, storytelling, art and song.
This philosophy makes them inseparable from their culture and land.
The Noongar language group covers the region extending from south of Geraldton to Esperance on the far south coast.
Literally translated, Noongar means 'man'.
Traditional Noongar people used spears and knives made from quartz to catch fish and hunt game such as kangaroos and wallabies.
They believed spirit ancestors breathed life and energy into traditional dance, song and art.
To learn more about this captivating Australian Indigenous culture, visit Indigenous interpretive centres in Kings Park, Karijini National Park, Yallingup and Kojonup.
Indigenous art can be purchased at numerous art and craft galleries in the regional centres, Perth city and Fremantle.
For an authentic Indigenous experience, there are plenty of tours available including guided walking tours and camping safaris.
In the Swan Valley visit Didge after Dark and enjoy bush tucker, Aboriginal story telling, didgeridoo playing, boomerang throwing, customs and art at the Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery.
In the rugged Kimberley region explore ancient rock art and cave paintings, including the world-famous Bradshaw paintings also known as Gyorn Gyorn - which are believed to be up to 50,000 years old.
On the Dampier Peninsula local communities run mud crabbing trips and offer family stays for an authentic view into Indigenous culture.
From Fitzroy Crossing explore the Fitzroy River and gorges with a local Aboriginal guide on a Darngku Heritage Cruise.
For a four wheel drive adventure take a Kepa Kurl tour in Esperance.
Kepa Kurl is the Aboriginal name for Esperance and means "where the water lies like a boomerang".
You'll get an inside view of Aboriginal customs like hunting and bush medicine, as well as experiencing beautiful seasonal wildflowers and pristine beaches
For more information on authentic Australian Indigenous culture experiences, visit Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Committee (WAITOC).
Karijini
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