Bondi Aboriginal Walking Tours

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Walangari Explains the Aboriginal History of Bondi on his popular Bondi Aboriginal Walking Tour
Walangari explains the geology and ancient Aboriginal history of Australia's famour Bondi Beach
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About

Join Aboriginal artist, educator and performer Walangari Karntawarra (B.A., B.Ed.) on his Bondi Aboriginal Walking Tour.

Led by Walangari, an Aboriginal Elder and Bondi resident, this experience shares Aboriginal culture, history and knowledge within one of Sydney's most recognised coastal landscapes.

Discover ancient Aboriginal rock carvings and learn about traditional bush foods and medicines that grow locally. Hear about the history of Bondi, from its geological formation and the ways Aboriginal people have used and cared for the area and its resources, through to its place today as one of the world's most iconic beaches.

All participants are provided with tour-guide headsets, with transmitter facilities available for a translator.

The downhill walking tour finishes at Bondi Pavilion by the beach, where guests experience a didgeridoo performance. There is also the option to finish with an Aboriginal cultural performance by Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo, including an opportunity for audience participation in dance.

As a walking-based cultural experience, the tour requires minimal physical resources and makes use of existing public walking routes and spaces. The experience encourages guests to engage with the local environment on foot while learning about Country, native plants, bush foods, medicines and Aboriginal cultural knowledge connected to the area.

By joining the tour, guests support a local Aboriginal-owned and operated business while experiencing Aboriginal culture and knowledge shared firsthand by Walangari Karntawarra.

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Walangari Karntawarra and Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo

Bondi Aboriginal Walking Tours

Hear about the history of Bondi, from its pre-historical geological formation and how the Aboriginal people used its bountiful resources, to its place today as one of the world’s most iconic beaches. All participants have individual tour guide system headsets, with a transmitter facility for a translator. After a gentle, downhill walk, the tours finish at the beautiful Bondi Pavilion with a didgeridoo performance. Groups are restricted to between 20 and 30 participants. There is also the option of finishing the tour with a traditional Aboriginal cultural performance by Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo, with audience participation in a dance. For quotes and bookings contact Walangari Karntawarra.

Reviews & Ratings

Grace O'Hara

Grace O'Hara

Google review

We recently had Walangari Karntawarra Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo Performers at our event Asia Pacific Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with how everything went. The performance was absolutely incredible - powerful, authentic, and beautifully delivered. Our attendees were genuinely captivated, and we received countless comments praising how moving and engaging the performance was. Walangari and the team were professional, warm, and truly added something special to our event. Their contribution elevated the atmosphere and created a memorable cultural moment that everyone is still talking about. We highly recommend them and would be thrilled to work with them again in the future.

Where you'll be

Penkivil Street

Bondi NSW 2026