Brisbane is home to the Turrbal (central), Jagera (central), Quandamooka (coastal), Gabi Gabi (north), and Yugambeh people (south). Through locally indigenous-owned and operated businesses, the Brisbane region offers exceptional tourism experiences and attractions that showcase the vibrancy of these millennia-old cultures.
SPIRITS OF THE RED SAND | BEENLIGH
This award-winning tourism experience offers interactive team building Tribal Challenges by day and a live roving theatre performance and dinner show by evening.
These customisable team-building activities will engage, activate, and empower your colleagues with knowledge of pre-colonial and early colonisation activities.
BIRRUNGA GALLERY | BRISBANE CITY
The Birrunga Gallery is a one-of-a-kind art space featuring resident artists and makers as well as offering storytelling and traditional bush foods.
Private group tours can be tailored with artist and curator, Birrunga Wiradyuri, where you will see beyond the canvas and understand the significance of culture and country.
NYANDA CULTURAL TOURS | NUDGEE
Just 30 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD you can participate in a smoke ceremony, taste seasonal bush foods, and learn about local stories, history and culture, on country.
The traditional owners at Nyanda Cultural Tours also offer tailored cultural awareness training for conferences and corporate workshops.
SEALINK CULTURAL EXPERIENCES | MINJERRIBAH
In just under an hour from Brisbane’s CBD you can arrive at the tropical island oasis of Minjerribah/North Stradbroke Island. Home to the Quandamooka people, the island has retained a strong First Nations heritage and culture.
Sealink Cultural Experiences offer educational activities including guided walking tours and workshops in the stunning surrounds of Minjerribah.
QAGOMA | SOUTH BRISBANE
Queensland’s premier art gallery host First Nations culture experiences in collaboration with two local indigenous owned businesses BlakLash Creative and Three Little Birds catering company.
The exclusive group tours include a curated tour of the gallery’s Indigenous Australian Art collection, an interactive creative activity and a special dining experience.
For more information on enhancing your next event with one of Brisbane’s first nations experiences, reach out to the team at businessevents@brisbane-eda.com.au
