Culture Connect Australia
Culture Connect Australia
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Culture Connect specialises in intimate, genuine Aboriginal cultural experiences with Indigenous Traditional Owners on their homelands. Offering tours, private charters and special events allows travellers to choose from a wide variety of experiences in North Queensland which has a rich and varied cultural landscape. Tours depart from Cairns, Port Douglas and Cooktown.
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mnm_travelling
Sydney, Australia119 contributions
We had a great day learning about the country, the area, and the culture.
We learned so much about so many different topics, and best of all, we had great conversations with Dillon (spelling) and his brother.
I really hope we cross paths again.
We learned so much about so many different topics, and best of all, we had great conversations with Dillon (spelling) and his brother.
I really hope we cross paths again.
Written 2 September 2023
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fletcherspehar
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Aug. 2023
Our experience with Culture Connect was fantastic - initially they could only fit one more person into the tour, but given we'd travelled up from Melbourne made the offer for us to follow in our own vehicle, which we did. Tours are deliberately kept small (7 people) - making it a beautifully intimate and personal experience. Dylan, our host, was nothing short of exceptional - he was friendly, professional, good humoured and incredibly knowledgeable. He shared his stories, the stories of his family and ancestors. He built our awareness of not only the art, but around the flora and fauna, the landscape, the spiritual connection and utmost respect they have to the land and ancestry. At parts it was quite moving and emotional - others were just fun filled and awe inspiring. The morning tea was a lovely opportunity to just have a chat and learn more. Dylan is an exceptional story teller and is clearly incredibly passionate about his heritage and the land. It was a magical experience with an incredible host, who opened his doors to give us a peak into his and his families home. Thanks Dylan - you're amazing.
Written 27 August 2023
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merryjohnston
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
Aug. 2023
Dylan was an excellent guide for this half day tour. We travelled to Normanby cattle station by car - he was a very safe driver on the mix of dirt and asphalt roads. His commentary was interesting, informative and clear. The walk to the art sites was terrific and included talk about various plants and customs in the area. The rock art itself was beautiful.
I highly recommend this tour to interested people.
I highly recommend this tour to interested people.
Written 26 August 2023
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Ray L
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Aug. 2023 • Couples
The overall experience was fantastic. Our guide, Dillon, was knowledgeable, delightful and sharing. The walk to the rock art was comfortable, and Dillon made it interesting describing the many practical uses the Australian Bush has to offer. The rock art and associated commentary were both fascinating and inspiring. It is good to hear about a more sustainable way of living.
Many thanks, next time we will take the full day tour.
Many thanks, next time we will take the full day tour.
Written 22 August 2023
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Alison L
Javea, Spain14 contributions
Aug. 2023
Dillon was a wonderful ambassador for aboriginal culture and history. The half day tour was outstanding, I just wish we had booked a full day. The rock art was just amazing. Thank you also for the care you showed Ray.
Written 12 August 2023
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Cindy W
3 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Solo
Did the full day tour .. what a priveledge to spend the day with the traditional owners ..The Harrigans and Rodger were so welcoming and professional
An extremely moving and powerful day , as I was able to immerse myself in the beauty of the worlds oldest living culture by listening to stories whilst walking on country and experiencing first hand the beauty of county and connection
Walking on country with traditional owners Balnggarrawarra people and learning about seasons , food , animals , land management , connection to county , ancestors , ancient rock art galleries , bush medicine , spirituality , and survival skills was incredibly overwhelming
I cried when I entered the gallery as so special and powerful
Sharing and truth telling at its best .. past , present and future ..what an immersive experience and delivered with such pride , warmth , humbleness and respect
Truely , one of the best days of my life !
Thank you brother Pando and Rodger
Cindy -Victoria Australia
An extremely moving and powerful day , as I was able to immerse myself in the beauty of the worlds oldest living culture by listening to stories whilst walking on country and experiencing first hand the beauty of county and connection
Walking on country with traditional owners Balnggarrawarra people and learning about seasons , food , animals , land management , connection to county , ancestors , ancient rock art galleries , bush medicine , spirituality , and survival skills was incredibly overwhelming
I cried when I entered the gallery as so special and powerful
Sharing and truth telling at its best .. past , present and future ..what an immersive experience and delivered with such pride , warmth , humbleness and respect
Truely , one of the best days of my life !
Thank you brother Pando and Rodger
Cindy -Victoria Australia
Written 20 July 2023
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squeezing
australia248 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
Roger and the Harrigan brothers (Pando, Cliff and Vince) have put together an amazing day tour. We were collected from Cooktown with 3 other people in 4 WD and accompanied Pando and Roger to view several galleries of amazing rock art. On the walk up to the rock shelters we learnt about local aboriginal lore, plants, animals and bush medicine. The connection of Pando to his country and the art was very moving.
The afternoon was just as interesting. We felt very welcome at Normanby, a huge pastoral lease west of Cooktown.
After a simple but delicious lunch at the homestead with Pandos brothers Cliff and Vince and niece Kel we heard and viewed more re indigenous ranger program /contemporary land management practices on Normanby station including erosion and feral animal control, diversification and use of drones and computer software to guide mosaic burning. We both felt that by the end of the day we had a much more nuanced appreciation for the complexities and interdependence of land management practices which impacted not just locally but also the Great Barrier Reef.
Thanks so much.. would love to come back in several years to see what you have further achieved.
The afternoon was just as interesting. We felt very welcome at Normanby, a huge pastoral lease west of Cooktown.
After a simple but delicious lunch at the homestead with Pandos brothers Cliff and Vince and niece Kel we heard and viewed more re indigenous ranger program /contemporary land management practices on Normanby station including erosion and feral animal control, diversification and use of drones and computer software to guide mosaic burning. We both felt that by the end of the day we had a much more nuanced appreciation for the complexities and interdependence of land management practices which impacted not just locally but also the Great Barrier Reef.
Thanks so much.. would love to come back in several years to see what you have further achieved.
Written 20 July 2023
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Kim D
39 contributions
Outstanding. Learning about the history of Clif's family was both humbling and fascinating. From the moment we were collected from our accomodation we learnt about this enterprising and talented family. Busy with cattle agribusiness, also talented musicians and custodians of their family's land and stunning rock art. This is an experience to hold close and remember forever. Stories from the recent past are fascinating and the rock art galleries are wonderous. Highly recommended.
Written 14 July 2023
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Thank you for such a nice review.
So happy you got to hear the story of the Harrigan family and see the stunning rock art.
Im sure you will remember the experience for a long time....its a unique story.
Written 19 July 2023
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dirty66
Launceston, Australia85 contributions
Jul. 2023
We were picked up out our hotel in cooktown. The knowledge that Roger talked about on the drive there and when we arrived was outstanding. The 3 brothers were welcoming and are so hard working to make this adventure work . The drawings are incredible and the stories that Pano tells us were chilling. Great tour well organised . Great lunch with the group and our hosts.
Written 13 July 2023
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Thanks for a great review. Pando is good at spinning a chilling yarn lol...he is a great storyteller.
Hope you can make it back to Normanby Station some day...the brothers will work hard until then.
Written 19 July 2023
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Gavin W
10 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Couples
Full day tour, with Roger (who fetched us in Cooktown) and Pando Harrigan from Normanby Station. Pando welcomed us to country then walked us to & explained some of the painting sites and introduced us to local plant knowledge. All information was easy to understand and very interesting. Lunch (fresh meats & salad) at the station provided a chance to learn about their ranger program and land management plan, including erosion mitigation strategies. The final part was a visit to the site of a massacre at Battlecamp billabong. Thoroughly recommended (they even returned clothing left behind, much appreciated!). Gavin and Sibella (we have respectfully not included any images of any paintings)
Written 27 June 2023
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Thanks Gavin and Sibella for such a great review.Great feedback considering the diverse Indigenous cultural experiences you have done.
Was a pleasure to reunite you with your hoody....Who would have thought at a vet in Mareeba?? lol
Hope to have you back at Normanby Station some day.
Written 19 July 2023
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