Djungga Kultural Tours

20/10/2026

How deadly is this🫍

19/10/2026

The claim appeared in Guinness World Records, and locals have not stopped mentioning it since. 🏖️✨

Hyams Beach in Jervis Bay is almost pure silica, which reflects light rather than absorbing it, making the sand look startlingly bright and keeping it cool underfoot. 🔬⏳

Jervis Bay also has a resident bottlenose dolphin population and humpbacks passing through on migration, and the water clarity is unusual for this stretch of coast. 🐬🌊

04/10/2026

Deadly news🫶🏾

02/10/2026

I purchased one of these and it looks deadly✊🏽

29/09/2026

Had a deadly morning showing Mick Smith and his beautiful family around Booderee National Park and the Botanic Gardens.

Always a privilege to share the beauty of Country, our culture and stories with others. Nothing better than connecting people to this special place we call home. 🖤💛❤

14/09/2026

13/09/2026

Unique Cultural Journey Through Country at Booderee National Park

Experience Booderee Botanic Gardens through the eyes of a Traditional Owner on a private and personal cultural journey with Djungga Kultural Tours.

This is more than a walk through a unique beautiful botanic gardens it is an opportunity to connect with Country, Culture, Plants, Stories and Traditional knowledge that has been passed down through Generations.

Led by Traditional Owner Uncle Bernie McLeod, this private experience provides guests with a deeper understanding of the significance of Booderee and the living connection between people, plants, animals and Country.

As we walk through the Gardens, Bernie shares stories and knowledge about traditional Aboriginal uses of plants, including bush foods, medicines and other important resources, along with cultural practices, family connections and the ongoing responsibility of caring for Country.

Guests may have the opportunity to experience traditional practices such as:

* Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony.

* Traditional Aboriginal stories and cultural knowledge.

* Bush tucker and traditional medicinal plants.

* Understanding the traditional uses of native plants.

* Artefacts and Traditional tools
* Traditional fire-making using a hand drill.

* Stories of Country, family and connection.

* An insight into Aboriginal ways of caring for and respecting Country.

A Personal Connection to Country:

What makes this experience unique is the opportunity to hear these stories directly from a Traditional Owner with a lifelong connection to Booderee and the surrounding Country.

For Bernie, Country is more than the land beneath our feet. It is family, identity, culture, knowledge and responsibility.

Through sharing these experiences, Djungga Kultural Tours aims to create a meaningful connection between visitors and Country, encouraging people to see Booderee not simply as a beautiful place to visit, but as a living cultural landscape with stories that continue today.

Private & Personal:

Private tours allow guests to enjoy a more intimate experience, with time to ask questions, yarn and engage directly with Uncle Bernie.

Whether you are visiting with family and friends, celebrating a special occasion, hosting interstate or international guests, or simply wanting a deeper cultural experience, this private tour offers a unique opportunity to slow down, listen and connect with Country. Experiencing the opportunity to a unique cultural experience.

Come and walk with us, learn with us and experience Booderee through a Traditional Owner’s perspective.

Djungga Kultural Tours
Culture • Family • Country

08/09/2026

It was deadly to host this group of students from the Dharawal Nation today, who have been selected to be part of the Commander’s Active Citizens Program (CACP).

The CACP is a New South Wales Police Force initiative designed to build positive relationships, understanding and trust between local police and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students from the Illawarra region.

It was a deadly opportunity to welcome the students and Lake Illawarra Police officers onto Country, share Culture and knowledge, and support the students in strengthening their connection to Country, Culture and community.

A great day of connection, learning and sharing, and a reminder of the importance of building strong relationships between our young people, community and local police.
Lake Illawarra Police Command

27/08/2026

Today was a very special and rewarding experience attending the Many Rivers Annual Conference in Wollongong as a guest speaker, representing my tourism business, Djungga Kultural Tours.

I was honoured to share my journey, experiences and vision for my cultural tourism business alongside other deadly Aboriginal & non aboriginal businesses from across the country.

It was a privilege to share my story, learn from others and celebrate the strength, resilience and success of businesses and entrepreneurs.

It was also great meeting and connecting with the Many Rivers team from all over Australia. I really appreciated everyone who took the time to listen to my story, hear about my journey and learn more about what we deliver through Djungga Kultural Tours.

A big thank you to Shelley McCarthy from Many Rivers for nominating me to be part of today’s conference & all the unlimited support you provide me with. This wouldn’t be possible without your passion & professionalism in helping me achieve and to the entire Many Rivers team for your ongoing support, encouragement and commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.

I would also like to thank Richard Davis for supporting my dream during this process. I wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t him connecting me in the first place.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to share our story and proud to represent our family-operated cultural tourism business. ❤️🖤💛

14/07/2026

NATOC Executive Officer

Chair's Message

The 2025-2026 year has been the most significant in NATOC's journey to date. As the NSW Aboriginal Tourism Operators Council, we have continued to strengthen our commitment to supporting and advancing Aboriginal tourism across New South Wales, while building the organisational foundations needed for long term success.

A defining milestone this year was the appointment of NATOC's Executive Officer Mick Smith a proud Worimi man from the Newcastle region.

This role has transformed our capacity as an organisation, enabling us to make meaningful progress across all four strategic pillars of the NATOC Strategic Plan 2025–2028. It has strengthened our governance, increased engagement with members, expanded our regional reach and enhanced our ability to advocate for Aboriginal tourism at both the state and national levels.

Our focus remains firmly on supporting our members to succeed. We are committed to creating opportunities that help Aboriginal tourism businesses grow, connect and thrive, while ensuring Aboriginal culture remains at the heart of the visitor experience across NSW.
Through mentoring, industry connections, business support and advocacy, we continue to foster an environment where First Nations tourism operators can build sustainable businesses and share their culture with confidence and pride.

This year also saw the strongest participation yet in NATOC's industry programs and regional engagement activities.

The enthusiasm shown by Aboriginal tourism operators across the state reinforces the importance of investing in Aboriginal-led tourism development and demonstrates the growing strength of our sector.

On behalf of the Board, I sincerely thank Destination NSW for its continued support with NATOC and the Executive Officer role. We also acknowledge the valuable collaboration of the Destination Networks and our many government and industry partners, whose shared commitment is helping to deliver the aspirations of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035.

As we look ahead, NATOC remains focused on building a strong, sustainable and culturally led Aboriginal tourism sector. Together with our members, partners and communities, we will continue to create opportunities, strengthen leadership and ensure Aboriginal tourism plays an increasingly important role in the future of the NSW visitor economy.

Thank you all for your continued support and belief in NATOC's vision.

Dwayne Bannon-Harrison - NATOC Chair