Nguukarrina Kulyparrana Australian Bush Eco Retreat

Mallee • Culpra Station NSW

3 Days / 3 Nights | Cultural & Wellness Immersion

About the Retreat

Nguukarrina Kulyparrana, meaning Land and Water, is a 3-day immersive eco-retreat held on a private 17,000-acre property on sacred Country along the Murray River in New South Wales.

Hosted by Dr Sophia Pearce, proud Barkindji Aboriginal woman and cultural knowledge holder, this retreat offers a deeply respectful journey of culture, connection and reflection.

Guided by Aboriginal Elders and experienced facilitators, guests are welcomed into traditional practices that honour Ancestors, land and water — creating a transformative experience rooted in authenticity, cultural integrity and care. This is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and walk gently on Country.

Experience Highlights

Cultural Immersion on Sacred Country

• Traditional Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony

• Guided bush medicine walks

• Cultural weaving using native grasses

• Emu feather crafting & welcome dance preparation

• Storytelling & Dreaming by the fire

• Sunset ceremony along the Murray River

All cultural experiences are respectfully shared under the guidance of Aboriginal women, ensuring cultural integrity and meaningful exchange.

Wellness & Restoration

Complementing the cultural journey, a certified yoga teacher and crystal sound bowl practitioner offers:

• Sunrise yoga by the river

• Crystal sound bowl healing sessions

• Guided meditation and grounding practices

These sessions gently calm the nervous system, support energetic balance, and allow guests to fully receive the depth of the cultural experience.

Accommodation & Setting

• Pre-set luxury canvas tents with beds and linen

• Chef-prepared meals using locally sourced ingredients

• Small group format (minimum 6 / maximum 16 guests)

• Exclusive access to private riverfront property

The landscape becomes the teacher — red earth, river reflections, birdlife, ancient stories and open skies.

Who This Retreat Is Perfect For

• Guests seeking authentic Indigenous cultural experiences

• Wellness travellers wanting meaningful connection

• Mother–daughter, father–son, siblings or friendship groups

• International visitors seeking respectful cultural tourism

• Retreat travellers looking for depth beyond mainstream wellness

Guests leave feeling lighter, grounded and reconnected.

Approximate Retreat Schedule

Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome

3:00pm – Arrival, Nibbles & Orientation

5:00pm – Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony

6:30pm – Two-Course Welcome Dinner

Day 2 – Culture, Creativity & Ceremony

7:00am – Sunrise Yoga by the River

8:30am – Breakfast & Morning Blessing

9:30am – Cultural Weaving Workshop

12:30pm – Lunch & Rest

1:30pm – Emu Feather Crafting & Welcome Dance Practice

3:30pm – Crystal Sound Bowl Workshop

5:00pm – Sunset Ceremony at Yukoo Pilkana

6:30pm – Camp Oven Dinner & Fire Stories

Evening Ceremony includes:

• Sky Dreaming Story

• Dreaming Welcome Dance

• Ground cleansing preparations

Day 3 – Healing & Farewell

7:00am – Morning Yoga

8:30am – Breakfast

9:30am – Walking on Country: Bush Medicines

12:00pm – Farewell Lunch

2:00pm – Departure

What’s Included

• 3 nights’ accommodation, 2 nights in camping style accommodation and 1 night in motel accommodation in Mildura on the 3rd night.

• Comfortable bedding and linen

• Bathroom facilities

• All meals, snacks and refreshments

• All dietary requirements catered for

• Wellness teas, coffee, juices and water

• Cultural ceremonies and workshops

• Weaving materials and craft supplies

• Bush medicine walk

• Yoga sessions and crystal bowl workshop

• Exclusive access to private riverside property

• Onsite parking

• Optional airport transfers

Ages 12 years and older welcome.

Simply arrive, breathe and be present.

Departures

Minimum 10 adults required to confirm departure.

Maximum 16 guests per retreat.

2026 Dates:

• 10 – 12 April 2026

• 25 – 27 September 2026

• 2 – 4 October 2026

More dates to be released.

Location & Access

Culpra Station, NSW

Approximately 40 minutes from Mildura.

Fly into Mildura Airport (MQL).

Daily flights operate from Sydney and Melbourne via Rex and Qantas.

Return airport transfers available (approx. 40 minutes).

Onsite parking available.