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An Immersive Journey Through Taribelang Country
Embark on a deeply moving and authentic Indigenous experience unique to the Bundaberg region. Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours invites you to connect with the rich history and vibrant culture of the Taribelang people, who have nurtured and lived on this Country for more than 60,000 years. 🌿
Led by your passionate Taribelang guides, Bec and Waszanna, this half-day tour is a unique opportunity for open conversation, friendship, and genuine connection. Together, you will journey through time, sharing sacred stories passed down through generations.
Tour Highlights
- Taste Authentic Bush Tucker: Savour a curated morning tea featuring unique native bush flavours. 🍃
- Discover Traditional Artefacts: Learn how the Boomerang and other traditional tools were crafted and used in daily life.
- Explore Sacred Sites: Visit locations of immense cultural significance, including the mighty Burnett River, The Hummock, Mon Repos, and Round Scrub. ☀️
- Rich Dreaming Stories: Immerse yourself in ancient Dreaming stories and gain a deeper understanding of the land’s history before colonisation.
Bespoke Small Group Experience
This exclusive 3-hour tour operates with a minimum of 6 guests, ensuring an intimate and personalised experience. Travel comfortably by bus as you uncover the region’s exquisite Indigenous artworks and learn about exciting community projects shaping the future.
Inclusions
- A Taribelang Bunda Guide
- Shuttle transfer to all sites departing from Taribelang Aboriginal Corporation Office and returning all guests to place of departure
- Picnic-style morning tea provided featuring tantalising bush flavours (alternative dietary options are available upon request)
What to Bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen to help protect you from the sun
- Water bottle to keep hydrated
- A camera to capture those memorable moments
Please note: On your journey, you will learn some of the darker stories of our history which can be emotional. Due to this, we recommend this experience for those aged 8 years and above.
Things to Know Before Your Arrival
This is approximately a 3-hour group tour exclusive to the Bundaberg region, operating with a minimum of 6 guests. In the instance minimum tour numbers are not met, our team will reach out directly.
What to Bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen to help protect you from the sun
- Water bottle to keep hydrated
- A camera to capture those memorable moments
- On the day you will taste native bush flavours with a small morning tea provided. If you would like to bring additional snacks on your tour, you are welcome to do so also. Eating is not permitted on the bus.
On the Day
Our tour departures are from our Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours office at 18/96 Mount Perry Road, Bundaberg North. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour departure time.
Parking
Street parking is available for all tour guests on Mount Perry Road.
How to Get There
Self-drive:
From the south: Head north on the Bruce Highway (A1). At Apple Tree Creek veer left onto Childers Road (State Route 3). Follow Childers Road (44km) until you arrive in Bundaberg. Continue north-east along Takalvan Street, (State Route 3 for 4km) and veer left onto the Tallon Bridge towards Gin Gin. Continue over the Tallon Bridge then turn left at the roundabout and continue past the Botanical Gardens and the BP servo, then turn left into the carpark at the industrial complex and continue to the last building at 18/96 Mount Perry Road.
From the north: Head south on the Bruce Highway (A1). At Gin Gin veer left onto Bundaberg Gin Gin Rd (State Route 3). Follow Bundaberg Gin Gin and Mount Perry Road. Cross over the rail lines on Mount Perry Road and then take the next right into the industrial complex and continue to the last building at 18/96 Mount Perry Road.
Rail: Queensland Rail offers a number of rail travel options to and from Bundaberg, with accommodation packages and transfers available.
Air: Bundaberg is serviced daily by QantasLink services ex Brisbane.
Bus: Greyhound Australia coaches operate daily services to Bundaberg from north and south.
Taxi connections are available from all transport and accommodation options in the region.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms & Conditions
Definitions
We/us/our – Refers to Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours (TBCT), ABN 39 262 813 275.
You – means the person or entity that made the booking and is named in the Booking Confirmation.
Booking Confirmation – Refers to the notification from us to you containing the details of your booking.
1. Booking
Confirmed Booking
Your booking of a journey is confirmed when: (1) you have made the booking, complete with all information we require; (2) you have paid us the Deposit (or other amounts owing at the time of booking), according to the terms of this agreement; and (3) we have sent you a Booking Confirmation.
Inclusions
All goods and services that are included in your journey are as listed in the brochure and the website as at the date of booking.
- Tour Code: YTTTOUR
- Tour Name: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Tour
- Inclusions:
- Local Traditional Owner guides
- Comfortable vehicle
- Small and personal
- Indigenous inspired morning tea
- Visit local indigenous cultural sites
- Learn the history of the region
- Learn local Indigenous language
- Learn about indigenous foods and medicines
- Departures & Duration:
- Tuesday 9:30am
- Saturday 9:30am
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
Special Requirements
Passengers must notify us of any special requirements (for example diet) at the time the booking is made. We will advise all third parties of these requirements and will endeavour to ensure they are met. However, we cannot guarantee that all special requirements will be met in all instances. Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours will not be held responsible for the catering/food supply for any individual where a dietary condition is undeclared.
2. Payment, Amendments & Cancellations
The tour itinerary and departures are subject to change at the discretion of the Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours (‘we’, ‘us’, ‘our’) in the interests of visitors and Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tour guides health, safety and comfort.
Payment Policy: Full payment is made at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made with 24 hours’ notice from tour departure are 100% refundable.
- Cancellations made within 24 hours of tour departure are non-refundable.
- No show on day of tour is non-refundable.
- If 48 hours notice is provided you will be offered to transfer your tour to another date or receive a voucher to the value of your tour.
- On very rare occasions, tours may be cancelled (severe weather, road or park closures, insufficient numbers). Should this occur, you will be transferred to an alternative tour / date, or if this is not suitable, you will receive a full refund.
- A refund will be provided to those who test positive to COVID and are unable to attend, providing a medical certificate is provided confirming your positive COVID result.
- Operating days are subject to seasonal and guest demand and tours may not operate on all days indicated.
Changes Policy
We reserve the right to change tour itineraries, inclusions, and suppliers / venues should the need arise due to operational requirements or unforeseen circumstances.
- Dates: Request for changes of dates are accepted up until 48hrs prior to tour departure.
- Names: Bookings can be transferred by you to another person at no cost, however, Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours must be advised of the name of replacement passenger.
Child Policy:
- Ticket price quoted for tours is a per person rate.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 years are not carried. Children 5-8 years are carried only when advised at the time of booking.
Confirmation & Payment Policy for Tour Groups – Group Policies
Payment:
- 50% deposit is required at time of group booking
- Final numbers are required 7 days before tour departure
- Remaining balance paid when final numbers confirmed
Cancellation:
- Cancellation made with 7 days’ notice from tour departure are 100% refundable.
- Cancellations made within 7 days the deposit paid is non-refundable departure are non-refundable.
- No show on day of tour is non-refundable.
Weather Policy:
Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours (TBCT) reserve the right to cancel or reschedule in extreme wet weather in the interest if visitors’ health, safety and comfort. If ticket holder unable to travel on new tour date, either refund or credit voucher issued.
3. Care and Responsibility
Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours is a commercial tour operator who takes the care and responsibility of its passengers seriously. We carry public liability insurance and follow all applicable laws and regulations in our operations. However, we accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to any luggage, valuables or personal items carried on tours.
Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours does not accept any responsibility for the deterioration of the health of any passenger that results in any illness, injury or death. In booking a tour, you accept the policies as outlined here and accept that any activity always involves some risk and that you will not hold this company, its employees, or sub-contractors responsible for any injury or loss that you should suffer to yourself or your possessions.
4. General Policies
Health:
- Fitness – Most of our tour itineraries contain guided sightseeing walks to natural attractions. As such, guests are required to have a reasonable level of fitness in order to participate. The walks on our tours vary in length, so please read your chosen itinerary for further information. If passengers feel they are unable to participate in the walk on the day, alternative arrangements will be made with adequate provision for passenger comfort and safety.
- Mobility – Passengers are required to have a reasonable level of mobility to be able to board and alight the coach unaided. Due to space restrictions aboard our bus, we are unable to accommodate passengers who require the use of wheelchairs or walkers. Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair ramps or lifters. Passengers requiring physical or mental assistance must be accompanied by a companion who is willing and capable of providing such assistance.
Luggage:
No luggage can be bought on day tours.
No smoking policy:
There is no smoking, drinking or eating on buses.
Travelling with us:
Alcohol Consumption – For the safety of other guests, persons considered to be intoxicated by either drugs or alcohol will not be permitted and may be excluded from the tour or not boarded. No compensation or refunds will be paid.
Trade Partners:
All products are commissionable at appropriate rate, and as agreed upon by both Trade Partner and Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours.
