illi-Langi The Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming Tour

The Rocks, AU
86% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (76 reviews)

Highlights

  • Discover ancient Aboriginal culture in Sydney
  • Walk through historic sites and learn their significance
  • Experience stunning views of Sydney Harbour
  • Learn about traditional rock art that is thousands of years old
  • Immerse yourself in the Aboriginal DreamTime culture

Meeting Point

The meeting place for your tour is outside Cadmans Cottage, 110 George St, The Rocks (on waterfront side, opposite the Overseas Passengers Terminal).

Meeting point

110 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000 , Australia

End point

End Point

The meeting place for your tour is outside Cadmans Cottage, 110 George St, The Rocks (on waterfront side, opposite the Overseas Passengers Terminal).

Meeting point

110 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000 , Australia

End point

What to expect

1

Cadman's Cottage

The tour begins with an introduction, acknowledgement to Country and an ochre activity. We then move to Bligh Barney Reserve (right next to the Cottage), where - using seasonal native flora and fauna - the tour focuses on natural resources and purposes/uses of plants such as lilly pilly, cabbage palm tree, casuarina, lamandra, braken fern, grevillia and Wollemi pine.

Duration 15 minutes
2

Argyle Cut

Learn about the importance of Earth Mother’s ochre (a natural paint), which exists in large clay pods on the wall of the Argyle Cut.

Duration 5 minutes
3

Dawes Point Park

Located under the harbour bridge with stunning harbour views, visitors learn the Aboriginal name and importance of this significant Aboriginal site.

Duration 10 minutes
4

Hickson Road Reserve

See an example of recent rock art and learn about traditional 'art galleries' of the Sydney region that are thousands of years old.

Duration 5 minutes
5

Sydney Harbour

Campbells Cove offers amazing views of Sydney Harbour. Here, the tour focuses on the Aboriginal saltwater lifestyle and the spiritual importance of the Aboriginal sites, such as the harbour, Opera House/ Bennelong Point and Circular Quay/Woccamagully.

Duration 5 minutes
6

The Rocks

Illi-Langi - The Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming Tour takes place in The Rocks precinct.

Duration 90 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Children 2 years and under are free of charge.
Provided by Dreamtime Southern X

What our experts say

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    Start at Cadman's Cottage for history.
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    Don't miss the ochre activity at Bligh.
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    Bring a camera for stunning harbour views.
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    Check out local shops near The Rocks.
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    Try native bush tucker snacks nearby.

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