Aboriginal heritage tours

Discover the rich Aboriginal heritage of Sydney with an Aboriginal guide in the heart of the city.

Located in a spectacular harbourside setting, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is one of Sydney’s most treasured destinations.

On the traditional land of the Cadigal people, the land now occupied by the garden is the site where the modern transformation of the Australian continent began. The location can be regarded as the ‘first frontier’ between Aboriginal and European societies.

Join an experienced Aboriginal guide on a 1.5 hour walking tour of the garden which highlights the significance of the site to Aboriginal peoples. It will also cover the rich heritage and culture of Aboriginal peoples of the Sydney region. Learn about traditional Aboriginal uses for native trees and plants including medicine, tools and food (bush tucker).