Jarndu Ngaank Tours
Choose from three immersive Aboriginal experiences with tour guide Patricia (Pat) “Mamanyjun” Torres. Each tour includes a Welcome to Country and a Smoking Ceremony, along with ancient stories connected to the sites visited.
Women’s talk tours of Broome and beyond
Jarndu Ngaank Women’s Talk Tours are an Aboriginal women’s‑led cultural immersion experience that will provide you a better understanding of Aboriginal culture from a senior cultural women Elder’s experience, that you can take back home and share your stories and insights with others.
Pat’s passion to share the intricate nature and beauty of Aboriginal culture from a women’s perspective, teaching tour participants about the sacredness of the land and the deep spiritual connection to it, including the plants, the trees and the animals. Pat walks her talk – she teaches these very stories, protocols and rituals to her children and grandchildren.
Choose from:
Town Beach Walk and Talk Tour
A culturally informative 90 minute walk and talk tour right in the heart of Broome.
Tag-along Tour to Quandong
An unforgettable cultural immersion on Ngumbarl/Jabirr-Jabirr country.
Reddell Beach Tour
A refreshing and healing Women’s only tour on Djugun and Yawuru Country (meeting point is 20B Clementson St, Broome for this tour)
Please note: For the Reddell Beach Women Only Tour – no children under 10 unless pre-arranged and booked as a private tour/ customised pricing. Online bookings can be made only for children aged 10+ years. The Women Only tour meets at 20B Clementson Street, Broome at 3.45pm, however guests will need their own vehicle (2wd is suitable) or have a taxi/life to the tour site. Transport is not included.
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About the Tour:
A culturally informative 90 minute walk and talk tour right in the heart of Broome (on Djugun and Yawuru Country), meeting down at the Town Beach Beach area, followed by a short (easy grade) walk to the Red Cliffs area. Once at the Red Cliffs you will experience a Welcome to Country (in language and in English) followed by a Smoking Ceremony.
Your Tour Guide, Pat Torres will explain to you the significance of the plants used in the Smoking Ceremony and then share, from the Aboriginal Women’s Dreaming Story perspective, the cultural stories of the site. Time then to sample the delights of some native food snacks while sipping refreshing Bush Tucker tea. Pat will teach you some language words and the tour will end with a chance to ask some questions. This unique Aboriginal cultural tour of Broome is particularly special as it is Pat’s Dreaming Site – her birth site.
Tour Duration: 1.5 hours (approximately) 0900 – 1030
Days of Operating: The Foreshore Walk & Talk Tour operates every Thursday & Friday Morning at 0900 between March — October. If you are interested in a private tour outside of these operating hours, please contact Pat at hello@jarndutoursbroome.com.au
Tour Start Location: Meeting at Town beach by the boat ramp.
What to Bring: Water bottle, long sleeved clothing for sun protection, camera & any personal items you may need for the duration of the tour.
Amenities: Public bathroom amenities located on site.
An unforgettable cultural immersion on Ngumbarl/Jabirr-Jabirr country, join Pat Torres with your own 4WD vehicle onthe Northern beaches of Broome (45 minutes North of Broome), combined with a 2.5 hour experience.
Travel along the red dusty roads and visit the country, seeing the wild native fruit trees and animals.
Once you’ve arrived at the tour site you will be greeted with a Welcome to Country Ceremony, a Smoking Ceremony and a Water Ceremony. These ceremonies will allow you to learn and reflect deeply about Aboriginal culture (the oldest living culture in the world).
This is a hands-on experience. You will get the opportunity to participate in building a traditional ground oven, cooking fish the traditional way in paper bark covering and also to make damper. While this delicious bush tucker ‘feed’ is cooking, Pat will share with you the powerful Dreaming stories of the area. After morning tea it’s on to learning the Snake Dance and some language words, before returning to your vehicle and heading back to Broome.
The Journey: The tour site is located at a culturally significant location south of Quandong Point. The travel time is roughly 45 minutes (each way) on sealed & un-sealed corrugated roads. Access to the tour site will require the use of your own 4WD vehicle. A detailed map and coordinates will be provided to you on your booking confirmation. *Please note limited phone signal is available once you leave Broome.
Private Group or Corporate Bookings: Jarndu Ngaank’s half day cultural immersion is delivered by lead guide Pat Torres, a respected senior cultural woman. The Aboriginal women’s nurturing perspective is being brought to the forefront; they are protectors of cultural knowledge, stories and country. Jarndu Ngaank’s half day cultural immersion on Country is for organisation’s working within the West Kimberley region, providing participants with a deeper understanding and appreciation for Aboriginal Culture and history.
Cost/Inclusions: The fee is per person, with a minimum of 10 people required. Full tour inclusions; welcome to country, smoking ceremony, water ceremony & cultural activities.
Exclusions: Travel to and from the tour site, additional bush food tasting (can be available on request)
Please note we will require * ONE WEEK NOTICE FROM YOUR TOUR DATE if you need to cancel your booking.
Refunds will not be issued if less than 1 weeks notice is given.
Bookings are not confirmed until paid in full.