Available Year Round, 2 nights
Retreat Highlights
Yuin Country
Many parts of the Narooma, Bega Valley and Bermagui region have held sacred significance for the Yuin Aboriginal community for tens of thousands of years yet the stories are not widely known. The traditional custodians of Yuin country Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness an Aboriginal owned and operated initiative invite you to come, walk and listen to a sacred dreaming of Djirringanj country heartland of the Yuin people. This experience will enlighten you to a traditional way of knowing and you will experience first hand ceremony and dreaming stories that have been passed down to connect to country.
Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness Team
Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness
Dwayne is a Yuin- Ngarrugu Descendant with connections to the Yorta-Yorta, Dja Dja Warrup, Watchabolic & Gunai language groups. Through 10 years of dedication helping Indigenous males regain connection, healing & growth he believes the concept of Bring Back The Warrior is giving humility & a much needed voice to first nations males. He also is the founding director of Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness, Co founder of Mirritya Mundya Indigenous Twist along with being an integral member of the NSW Aboriginal Tourism Operators Council.Leading the way through demonstrating a positive outlook, drawing upon the teachings from his Grandfather Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison and his old people. Dwayne is determined to change the narrative, shift mindset and help pioneer Indigenous ways of knowing into the stratosphere of the world with gusto. In turn creating the necessary change and the prominent status for his community, family and culture, leaving solid legacies for the future generations to take on and project the oldest living civilization in the world to the forefront once again."I honour my old people & pay that respect to yours also"- Dwayne'Always remember that today, is the first day for the rest of your life'- Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison
The Gulaga Creation National Park walk day tour includes a 12km return gradual walk in the national park. A moderate to average level of fitness will ensure you enjoy the journey on Gulaga. A 4WD escort service is also available for the less mobile and physically fit. Please keep in mind approximately 1-2 km of steady gradual walking is required to be able to partake in the tour. This experience is for the outdoor adventurer, spiritual seeker and fitter visitor.
The Djirringanj Dreaming tour is more forgiving and requires less physical energy and fitness. It involves around 1-2 km of gentle moderate walks along with traveling via car to the various locations. Definitely a more relaxed experience.
Accepted once minimum numbers are met of Two (2) per retreat. Free reschedule to next available retreat date if minimum numbers are not met.
Exclusive tailored groups (private) minimum four (4) to maximum ten (10) pax
Midweek group bookings are available and are perfect for niche tourism groups, families, corporate and workplace team building and for cultural competency requirements.
Please send us an email info@ngaranaboriginalculture.com to enquire and get a costing on this option.