Issue 10 of Connect to Country, a digital publication from Tourism Australia and Discover Aboriginal Experiences (DAE), is out now with a wealth of story ideas and inspiration for travellers.

In this edition we invite you to journey deep into Australia's living cultures through immersive Aboriginal-led experiences that span land, sea, and city.

From coastal foraging adventures in the Kimberley to intimate yarning circles on Wave Break Island, discover how First Nations guides connect visitors to Country in powerful and authentic ways.

Do you live in fear of running out of battery or signal for your mobile phone? Australia's First Peoples never had that worry. They mastered long-distance communication across vast landscapes using bullroarers, smoke signals, message sticks, and tree tapping. We highlight tours where you'll learn about the communication networks that have thrived for over 65,000 years.

If you're curious about Indigenous cuisine, get ready to feast on bush tucker that has been reimagined as fine dining - from smoked crocodile and green ant canapés to unique native flavours that may challenge your boundaries whilst delighting your tastebuds.

For those seeking a true tropical escape, dive into a seven-day cultural adventure across the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, led by local Indigenous Custodians who weave culture, nature, and storytelling into every moment.

Bird lovers will find more than just sightings of the rare and endemic - Aboriginal guides reveal how birds serve as totems, messengers, and protectors of Country, turning birdwatching into a spiritual and cultural journey.

And finally, escape the urban buzz on a full-day cultural tour from Brisbane to North Stradbroke Island / Minjerribah, where sand, sea, and story blend in a rich Indigenous experience led by a Quandamooka guide.

We hope these stories inspire you to explore deeper, taste wilder, listen closer, and connect more meaningfully with the oldest living cultures on Earth. 

Read Issue 10 here.

Promotional assets

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Find out more about the Discover Aboriginal Experiences collective via our website. From the website you can access a dedicated trade and media portal, replete with a media kit packed with story ideas, interviews, Discover Aboriginal Experiences resources and more. 

For further information contact: 
Nicole Mitchell – Tourism Australia
Executive Officer Discover Aboriginal Experiences
T: +61 410 499 525 
E: dae@tourism.australia.com 
W: discoveraboriginalexperiences.com  

In North America – Julie Earle-Levine
PR for Discover Aboriginal Experiences
E: Julie@julieearle.net