Garandhu Nura-Dha (Taste on Country) Berry Island
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Connect with Country on Sydney Harbour
Step off the beaten track and immerse yourself in thousands of years of living culture. Led by expert Aboriginal guides from Koori Kinnections, the Garundhu Nura-dha Tour is a captivating two-hour journey along the beautiful Gadyan Track at Berry Island. Surrounded by pristine coastal bushland, you will feel a million miles away from the city while remaining right on the edge of spectacular Sydney Harbour. 🌿
Uncover Ancient Wonders and Living Traditions
This deeply respectful experience invites you to walk in the footsteps of the traditional custodians. Discover the rich history, sustainable practices, and enduring stories that shape this unique landscape.
Experience Highlights
- Guided Bushwalk: Wander along the scenic Gadyan Track at Berry Island.
- Ancient Heritage: Discover thousands-of-years-old shell middens, rock carvings, and axe-grinding sites. 👣
- Traditional Bushcraft: Learn the intricate art of cord-making and traditional bushcraft techniques.
- Bushfood & Storytelling: Taste seasonal, contemporary bushfoods and listen to captivating stories by the harbour. 🍓
What is Included
- An experienced Aboriginal cultural guide
- Guided cultural walk and storytelling session
- In-house prepared seasonal bushfood tasting
- All materials required for the bushcraft activity
Meeting Point & Access
We meet at the entrance to Berry Island Reserve, at the end of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft.
- By Train: An easy 10 to 15-minute walk from Wollstonecraft Station (accessible from Wynyard Station).
- By Car: Street parking is available on Shirley Road.
- By Bus: Bus parking is available on Tryon Avenue.
What to Bring
To ensure a comfortable experience, please bring walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle, insect repellent, and wet weather gear if rain is forecast.
Accessibility
This tour requires a moderate level of fitness. It features a 750-metre walk on uneven tracks with some hills. Guests should be comfortable walking for over an hour.
Meeting place: Your Guide/s will meet you at the entrance to Berry Island Reserve.
Wet weather contingency: If the weather is forecast for heavy rain, we’ll need to cancel. You can re-book for another date or we can refund.
What to wear/bring: Please let everyone in your group know to wear sensible footwear, and bring water, sunscreen and sunhat if hot and/or wet weather gear if needed.
Getting there
Located at the southern end of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft, Berry Island Reserve is a 10-minute walk from Wollstonecraft railway station. Limited on-street parking is available on Shirley Road.
Buses: If you are travelling by private bus, please note there isn’t space for large bus turn-arounds at the Berry Island Reserve Entrance, so we recommend parking on Tyron Ave (or another nearby street) and walking down to the Reserve.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
If extreme weather prohibits this outdoor experience, we can either re-schedule or refund.
