5 Days
8 Peoples
Easy to Moderate
From Day 2, this tour is led by the Australian Tour Guide of the Year 2023.
This Cultural Tour is an exclusive, women-only experience in Broome & Cygnet Bay, Western Australia, offering a deep dive into Djugun, Bardi and Jawi culture. "Injubs" in the Bardi language signifies the special bond between mother and daughter or aunty and niece. Led by local Djugun, Bardi and Jawi women, the tour provides an immersive exploration of their rich cultural heritage and deep connection to their land and sea. Participants will experience traditional welcome ceremonies, gain access to sacred lands, and learn about the vital role of women as providers and gatherers. Activities include a boat trip to Sunday Island, dancing, oystering, fishing, crafting, bush medicine, and seasonal bush tucker, along with cultural performances and stargazing, all aimed at offering an authentic glimpse into the lives of Djugun, Bardi and Jawi women.
Day 1
Broome Arrival
On arrival make your own way to your hotel. The Billi Resort was affectionately called after the local Indigenous name for the coastal area of Cable Beach; Bilingurr. Located in the tourist precinct of Cable Beach, The Billi is known for its superb tropical gardens, raised timber walkways and its tranquil surroundings. In the afternoon, a driver will be waiting for you to take you to the meeting point for our first indigenous experience, a Welcome to Country. The Welcome to Country will be in Djugun language with Australian English translations, plus an introduction to Tour Guide, Pat Mamanyjun Torres, Djugun Yawuru Elder, Traditional Owner & our cultural connection to the site. The women’s only cultural immersion activities include the voicing of Djugun language words and explanations plus a Nagula-salt-water cleansing and a Djurrun-smoke blessing ceremony with ancient creation Stories of Ancestral Beings and Places at this site. The afternoon also includes continual traditional activities, and explanations of the Djugun people’s Djurrung-gu- marriage/kinship systems and the Bugarri-garra -Dreaming Histories/Herstories of this place. Delicious sovereign plant-food ‘mayi’ and ‘ngaba’ drinks and snacks are served on the beach with an opportunity to ask questions. Afterwards, a transfer driver is waiting for you to take you to Cable Beach House for Dinner (at own cost). At 7.00PM Transfer back to your hotel, Accommodation: The Billi Resort, Broome. No meals included.
Day 2
Broome to Cygnet Bay, Dampier Peninsula
Day 3
Cygnet Bay – Oolin Sunday Island & Pearl Farm Tour
Day 4
Cygnet Bay – Lullumb Experience – One Arm Point
Day 5
Cygnet Bay - Broome & Farewell