Cape Byron Aboriginal Tour
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Cape Byron Aboriginal Tour
By Explore Byron Bay
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Ages 5-90, max of 14 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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- Entry/Admission - Cape Byron State Conservation Area
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- 1 Brooke Dr, Byron Bay NSW 2481, AustraliaThis tour takes place at The Pass (Brooke Drive, Byron Bay NSW 2481). The meeting place is beside the bottom car parking area where there is a large sign that says ‘Palm Valley’. Please be aware that you will need to pay for parking at The Pass and it can be busy.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
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- 1 Brooke Dr, Byron Bay NSW 2481, AustraliaThis tour takes place at The Pass (Brooke Drive, Byron Bay NSW 2481). The meeting place is beside the bottom car parking area where there is a large sign that says ‘Palm Valley’. Please be aware that you will need to pay for parking at The Pass and it can be busy.
- 1On this tour, guests are taken on an easy 500 metre (1.5 hour) return walk while learning about significant places and hearing local history and traditional stories. There are opportunities to learn some Bundjalung language and about bush food, natural medicine, tools, weapons and artifacts. During the tour, guests often see an abundance of wildlife, such as dolphins, wallabies and Fairy Wrens to name a few. From coastal rainforest to crashing waves and rocky cliffs, the views on this tour are truly special. We highly recommend that guests wear appropriate shoes and have a waterbottle, hat and sunscreen. At the end of each tour, guests enjoy tasting a variety of delicious bush tucker foods and have nice cup of bush tea and a biscuit.
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- A3817SRkima0 contributionsHighly informative, entertaining and lovely walk with a terrific guide .We did the Broken head tour and from the the first minute , Delta entertained us with her incredible family stories set on the land we were walking through. It was also an incredibly beautiful track to walk and we were lucky to see many whales and dolphins along the way . The tour ends with Delta introducing us to bush Tucker which was a brilliant way to finish up .Written 27 September 2024
- emmajH2961NJ0 contributionsSea Country Tours ~ put it on your bucketlist!!We went on the first ever Sea Country tour and it was incredible. I loved every minute of it, it was so much fun and I will definitely go again soon. Delta is warm, friendly and shares so much history and wisdom... thank you so much!Written 15 August 2024
- Louisa660 contributionsInspiring, informative and memorableI have always wanted to do a Bush Tucker walk, and this one, with Arakwal woman Delta Kay was fabulous. As well as a lovely walk through the beautiful Bangalow Parklands, we discovered all kinds of bush foods - from figs to lemon myrtle, to karkalla and lemon aspen. Delta is a natural story teller... her story about the platypus had us all hanging off every word and she gave us a great insight into her culture and the history of her people, who have lived in the Byron region for more than 20,000 years. We also got to taste a great selection of bush tucker foods she had gathered for us, washed down with a cup of lemon myrtle tea. I can not recommend this tour highly enough, and am keen to do the Cape Byron tour as well.Written 12 January 2024
- 379susannahw0 contributionsWorth itBeautiful place to go that we wouldn’t have visited if it wasn’t for the tour there. I found the price a little restrictive (we paid $65/person and on top of that car parking, would be good if she could strike a deal with the car park to get a discount for people) Im from UK and it’s been 20+ years since I learnt anything about Australia and could only remember Dreamtime stories vaguely. The guide started off really strong and gave a warm aboriginal welcome, we had stories true and Dreamtime and even bush tucker at the end which was a treat. I would have liked to hear more from her describing life as it would be 100s of years ago and about what steps she thinks can help aboriginals in Australia going forward. Very knowledgeable and glad I did it. I was with a baby and a three year old, she engaged him which was great even if he did get distracted at times the walk was very doable for him. I think the price point is important as these tours give a chance to open the eyes of those who can vote for what matters in the future. (For anyone listening I reckon for every 15 acres owned a (once inexhaustible) red ceder needs to be planted and cultivated in an effort towards matching historical flora, also the lighthouse needs a redesign as it is on top of a important site - I get the lighthouse won’t be completely moved now but if lifted three metres off the ground with a domed centre (which would be painted with a constellation of stars, pillars supporting it which are open at the top to view through (and aesthetically pleasing) so the sacred ground can be reached at sat upon and the old times remembered, while still having the lighthouse)Written 29 November 2022
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Melissa
Brisbane, Australia5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We recently joined Delta for her Cape Byron tour and enjoyed absolutely every second of it.
With information passed on to her from her mother, Delta is extremely knowledgeable about the aboriginal history of the area.
Throughout the 90 minute tour, Delta shares aboriginal stories as well as teaches you about local bush tucker, natural medicine and more. We even got to try a few bush tucker foods at the end of the tour.
Delta is so friendly and easy to understand, she is a fabulous storyteller - we just loved listening to all she had to say.
We highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Byron Bay and would love to see more tours like this one in more places across Australia.
Well done Delta.
With information passed on to her from her mother, Delta is extremely knowledgeable about the aboriginal history of the area.
Throughout the 90 minute tour, Delta shares aboriginal stories as well as teaches you about local bush tucker, natural medicine and more. We even got to try a few bush tucker foods at the end of the tour.
Delta is so friendly and easy to understand, she is a fabulous storyteller - we just loved listening to all she had to say.
We highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Byron Bay and would love to see more tours like this one in more places across Australia.
Well done Delta.
Written 1 November 2023
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Roe R
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Apr 2024 • Family
As a long time local it was a privilege to hear the ancient stories of this stunning place from its Traditional Owner, Auntie Delta Kay. Her knowledge, wisdom, inclusivity and inclusion is infectious and enlightening. It was a wonderful few hours spent in her company. I’d encourage all those who live on Bundjalung land to join her tours.
Written 4 May 2024
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John W
Sydney, Australia6 contributions
Dec 2024 • Solo
This is a brilliant cultural tour. Delta takes the groups on a short walking tour as she explains local Aboriginal yarns and the local history. She is a local herself and has deep cultural background. The tour winds up with a spectacular bush tucker tasting, along with a wonderful explanation of Aboriginal healing plants. Not to be missed.
Written 14 December 2024
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Tania H
Main Beach, Australia22 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
Highly recommend Delta Kay's walking tour of beautiful Cavanbah/Byron. She shares centuries-old stories and traditions of the Arakwal people, along with Indigenous foods, tea and music. The gentle walk is easy for all ages and takes in the sights of the beach, botanicals and ocean. Delta's tour is a must for people keen to learn the true history and culture of Bunjalung Country.
Written 24 December 2024
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JACK V
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Oct 2024 • Family
It was an amazing experience , so much was learnt from our very knowledgeable guide. It is a must do when ever in Byron and I'll be recommending it to anyone I know who will be visiting Byron. The table of bush tucker (spoiler) at the end of the walk is fabulous .
Written 19 October 2024
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Corrie B
Glen Waverley, Australia912 contributions
Apr 2023
Delta was AMAZING. So likeable and passionate about culture. We learned so much about the area and the work her family has done. There were stories, song, and bush tucker (vegetarian). We saw dolphins, eagles and a koala. Highly recommend! Delta also told about about Karkalla, the best meal we had on our trip!
Written 17 April 2023
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macpoppy2018
Geneva, Switzerland3 contributions
June 2024 • Family
We absolutely loved this tour! Delta is very a knowledgeable, sensitive and super kind woman. We learnt a lot about aboriginal culture and its history. This tour was also a good reminder of the power and generosity of Mother Nature and the importance to care for it. We advise everyone to sign up for this tour !!!
Written 23 July 2024
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Renee P
49 contributions
This is the best aboriginal educational experience we've had across all of Australia!!! Delta taught us so much in a story telling way that the time flew by. The stories kept the kids entertained. The food experience was super thorough and fun to try!
Written 23 November 2024
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Donnyvan
Ballina, Australia9 contributions
June 2022
What a fantastic experience! We would love everyone to do this! - locals and visitors! Delta offered great stories, insights and personnel observations - we learnt so much!
We were in a party of 10 - wide variety of ages from 5 to 75, and Delta engaged all of us - and made each of us feel special!
Highlights - so many! Learning more about our local Bundjalung Nation, local history, Delta's personal insights, and learning so much more about the area that I thought I knew!
The family of dolphins surfing was the cream on the cake!
We were in a party of 10 - wide variety of ages from 5 to 75, and Delta engaged all of us - and made each of us feel special!
Highlights - so many! Learning more about our local Bundjalung Nation, local history, Delta's personal insights, and learning so much more about the area that I thought I knew!
The family of dolphins surfing was the cream on the cake!
Written 5 June 2022
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kate v
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Oct 2024 • Family
Delta Kay you are an amazing story teller, so knowledgeable and an all round beautiful person to explore and experience this with, I recommend this activity as it is 10/10 on every level of local culture. If you are visiting Bundjalung Country this is a must do activity for everyone from anywhere with any age or ability to know and hear the true story telling of this beautiful land from the beating heart and soul of everything between the Rivers to the Sea
Written 16 October 2024
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