Cultural tours in Bundaberg, Queensland, provide an immersive experience showcasing the rich history and culture of the Taribelang people, who have inhabited the land for over 60,000 years. Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours, a family-owned business supported by Taribelang Elders, shares essential teachings of Aboriginal culture through authentic storytelling and Dreamtime narratives.
Guests on these tours embark on a cultural immersion journey, visiting significant sites and learning about traditional artifacts like boomerangs and their practical uses. Guided by Elders from past, present, and emerging generations, the tours ensure an authentic and respectful experience. Highlight features of the tours include a Welcome to Country ceremony, the Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Tour offering insights into the past, present, and future of the Taribelang people, and the Milbi and Meebar: Culture on Canvas activity where participants engage with traditional owner and artist Geoff Sellman to paint the meebar (aboriginal shield) while listening to stories and teachings. The tours aim to educate, foster growth, and promote community learning while establishing a genuine connection to the land and providing a unique opportunity to engage with the vibrant Indigenous culture of the region.