DSX PUBLIC illi-Langi The Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming Tour
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Be touched by the most ancient human culture on earth in a 90-minute leisurely walkabout with an Aboriginal guide in The Rocks Sydney, and journey into DreamTime, the culture of Aboriginal People.
This 90-minute leisurely walkabout in The Rocks is a perfect introduction to Aboriginal Culture
showing a perspective of Sydney that is touching, enlightening, and very informative. It is more than a simple walkabout tasting bush tucker.
- Experience a local Aboriginal greeting and learn reasons why our acknowledgement of country exist today
- Meet knowledgeable Aboriginal guides hear some of the recovery Aboriginal language
- Participate in a Sydney cultural acknowledgement of Earth Mother using her ochre (traditional paint)
- Opportunity to handle cultural objects and materials
- Learn about the Aboriginal DreamTime, it’s origin, history and culture
- Understanding the connection between modern Sydney and the Aboriginal Dreaming.
Itinerary Features
· Cadman’s Cottage – the meeting point for the tour, which begins with an introduction, acknowledgement
to Country and an ochre activity.
· Bligh and Barney Reserve – using seasonal native flora and fauna, the tour focuses on
natural resources and purposes/uses of lilly pilly, cabbage palm tree,
casuarina, lamandra, braken fern, grevillia and Wollemi pine.
· Campbells Cove – offers amazing views of Sydney Harbour. Here, the tour focuses on the Aboriginal
saltwater lifestyle and the spiritual importance of the Aboriginal sites, such as the harbour, Opera House/ Bennelong Point and Circular Quay/Woccamagully.
· Argyle Cut – learn about the importance of Earth Mother’s ochre (a natural paint), which exists in large clay pods on the wall of the Argyle Cut.
- Cumberland Walk – walking higher terrain, see seasonal flora connected to Australia’s Dreamtime Identity not only for Aboriginal people. Continue walking down to Harbour Bridge and its significant Aboriginal site.
- Dawes Point – under the Harbour Bridge with amazing views, the tour focuses on white ochre color – TARRA and young girls and young boys preparing for rules – connected to the Whale Visits and Aboriginal sites, such as, the mouth of the Parramatta River flowing into other areas such as the small islands of Cockatoo – Goat – Shark – Fort Denison and Clarke
- Hicksons Reserve – overlooking harbour itself from a unique interpretation of Eora Clans reaction to strange visitors landing in Wocconmagulli – now Bennelong Point/ Opera House /Circular Quay/The Rocks.
Please note: a minimum of 15 adults are required for a private tour. For group sizes with less than 15 adults, the equivalent price of 15 adults will be charged. Child prices are only applicable for groups with 15 adults or more.
Dreamtime Southern X is proudly one of Tourism Australia’s / Indigenous Business Australia’s “Indigenous Tourism Champions Program” product suppliers. This elite group of product suppliers represent the best-of-the best Indigenous experiences in Australia. Additionally we are a member of The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC), a certified member of Supply Nation (Aboriginal Corporate Association), Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Member and endorsed by the New South Wales Aboriginal Tour Operators Council (NATOC).
RE: COVID 19 Safety
– Check in using NSW QR code
– Please ensure 1.5 metre distancing is maintained while your group is participating in the tour.
– Please ensure everyone in your group brings a face mask and hand sanitiser, and that they wear face masks if asked by Tour Guide or required by NSW regulations.
– A reminder to please ensure all in your group wash hands/use hand sanitiser after touching any surface; Sneeze into tissue to maintain hygiene etiquette; Cough into tissues or elbow.
– Please do not come on the tour, if you or any of your group are unwell. To change the date of your tour, or cancel, please call our office 0403 686 433 or email bookings@dreamtimesouthernx.com.au.
Please also feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
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The tour was disappointing in its delivery. The young guide had wonderful knowledge and a passion for sharing it, but could have engaged participants more effectively. She tended toward the didactic, even angry at times, which led to the group remaining almost entirely silent for 90 minutes. I'm not sure why; perhaps they were afraid of offending her, or lacked English fluency. I've found other Indigenous experiences better at creating empathy, connection, dialogue and mutual understanding, even when communicating hard truths - as they must.
Finally, for almost $100 - far more than most Sydney small-group tours - it's fair to expect a better experience. I believe this tour can improve, as its message and content are important and compelling.
Would recommend this tour to others as an essential introduction to understanding aboriginal culture.
Overall amazing experience, with personal and educational storytelling that is engaging to the audience. Would highly recommend!
Stephen & Alison Mann
From Erskine, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it not only for tourists but for everyone.
She was very friendly too.
A very educational experience.
Loved every bit during the walk.
There's so much to see & learn about on this tour- keen to come back again soon with friends, fam and relatives!
You shared soulful, and incredibly informative insight into your cultures history, lives, and ways of being. Captured with heart and integrity.
Amanda was so kind, engaging and entertaining! I learned more in 90 minutes on her tour than I had done in the previous three years of living here.
Amanda was a fabulous guide, major kudos to her on her ability to command attention from our massive group, making it fun but also making us think. very well done and she’s a credit to the team that does the tours.
Just do it book it and I’ll know for a fact that you’ll be glad that you did so! HIGHLY recommend this tour and I cannot thank Amanda enough.
Would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to engage with integrity with local Aboriginal culture and heritage.


























