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26 September 2012, Aboriginal Australia

Aboriginal Australia

The world’s most ancient living culture, Australia’s Indigenous people, have a continuous history spanning at least 50,000 years. Theirs is the oldest story on Earth, providing an irrevocable understanding of our land, its spirituality and wonder. More...

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26 September 2012, Aboriginal Australia

Aboriginal Australia - Art and Culture

Indigenous Australians are custodians to one of the world’s oldest continuous cultures, predating the building of the Pyramids. Through many public events and a variety of tourism experiences they are looking to share their insights into this ancient land through visiting country, art, storytelling, dance, and music. More......

29 October 2009, Aborginal Australia

Aboriginal Australia - City experiences

An ancient culture is preserved and flourishing in our urban areas where you can learn about the many diverse Aboriginal language groups which first occupied these shores. Here you’ll discover a great depth of Aboriginal history, preserved and retold in a contemporary context as Aboriginal people continue to live, practise and strengthen their customs in and around our cities. More......

29 October 2009, Aboriginal Australia

Aboriginal Australia - Coastal experiences

Take a trek into an ancient rainforest on Australia’s east coast, a canoe ride through a tranquil lagoon, or learn to craft spears and catch fish in the traditional way in our tidal rivers or remote beaches. More......

26 September 2012, Aboriginal Australia

Aboriginal Australia - Dreamtime

Aboriginal Australias have developed and are bound by highly complex belief systems that interconnects the land, spirituality, law, social life and care of the environment. The terms Dreamtime,  Dreaming and Songlines are regularly used and interchanged to describe these important elements of Aboriginal cultures. More......

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29 October 2009, Aboriginal Australia

Aboriginal Australia - Entrepreneurs

Today, more than ever, you can enter into the world of an ancient culture accompanied by its modern day custodians, descendants of one of the most fascinating and unique cultures on earth. More......

25 September 2012, Aboriginal Australia

Aboriginal Australia - Rock Art

Discover the colours of the earth at our traditional rock art sites. Dating back thousands of years they record the stories of the dreamtime and provide an insight into what is perhaps the most ancient way of life on earth. More......

5 November 2010, Cities

Australian Cities

Our vibrant cities best show off the Australian genius for blending a world of influence in lifestyle and culture. The eight capitals showcase our fresh and uniquely Australian style. More......

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11 October 2010, Journeys

Australian Journeys

Across this massive land, thousands of possible journeys connect endless unique Australian experiences and destinations. Short or long, by horse power or horse back – it is journey that have always created the threads which continue to connect us to each other. More......

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8 October 2010, Nature

Australian Nature

From the smallest wonders of our tropical fish, rare plants, birds and gems, to world treasures like the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and Kakadu National Park, the country is a spectacular canvas of nature's finest work. More......

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7 October 2010, Outback

Australian Outback

The Outback is our ultimate mystery. It’s a massive place where the immense distances, raw nature and vast emptiness of our land are most impressive, yet you won’t find it marked on any map! More......

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