Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience

14/09/2024

Ngiina nyaagu gangaagirr 👋🏾

13/09/2024

Don't miss out on our September Giingan Cultural Experience tomorrow.

Yilaami (Come) recharge with an invigorating afternoon connecting with culture and nature.

We still have spots available for tomorrow's tour. Join us on Gumbaynggirr Country as you take a guided bushwalk with our Aboriginal Guides.

🌿 Learn about traditional uses for local plants.
👣 Experience our culture through local traditions and dance.
🌟 Listen to the language and stories that have weaved through our lands for thousands of years.

Book now and support our community to deliver our programs for Aboriginal Youth ❤️

To book or learn more, visit: www.bmnac.org.au
Or visit the link in our bio.

SAT 14TH SEPTEMBER
STARTING 2:00PM
MEETING PLACE: AT NIIGI NIIGI (SEALY LOOKOUT)

08/08/2024

This Saturday! Join us for another unforgettable cultural experience on Gumbaynggirr Country 🌿👣

Immerse yourself in the culture of the Coffs Coast as you walk and learn about our Country with our knowledgable Aboriginal guides.

Come along and hear the language, stories, and songs woven into the very soil, wind and waterways of Gumbaynggirr Wajaarr.

Tickets are still available, head to the link for more info or too book: https://events.humanitix.com/giingan-gumbaynggirr-cultural-experience-2024

🫶🏾 We are an Aboriginal Not-for-profit, so every ticket you purchase helps our community through employment and our programs in education, language, and culture at Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan - 2 Path Strong

02/08/2024

🥈 Super proud of our deadly team for taking out the Silver last night at the North Coast Tourism Awards.

And a big congratulations to all our Coffs Coast winners and finalists 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

🥈 Congrats to the Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience for winning Silver in the Excellence in Cultural Tourism category at the 2024 North Coast Tourism Awards!

🌟 Your dedication to sharing Gumbaynggirr culture shines, and you deserve this.

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22/07/2024

This weekend ❤️💛🖤
A unique opportunity to reach into the life, experiences and wisdom of one of our cherished Elders, Aunty Bea

'Another Afternoon Tea with Aunty Bea' explores excerpts from her upcoming memoir ‘Shifting Skins’. Join us to support and celebrate the life and work of Aunty Bea Ballangarry ❤️

Learn more and register: 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
https://events.humanitix.com/another-afternoon-with-aunty-bea

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This event is FREE however with a generous investment of $10 or more at the door you will significantly contribute to bringing Aunty Bea's pivotal memoirs to life!

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Show your further support to Aunty Bea on her incredible journey of telling her story by donating to the go fund me! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-aunty-bea-get-to-broome

Don't miss this extraordinary chance to be part of something truly special and transformative. Let’s show our support for our beloved Elder Aunty Bea!

09/07/2024

🔥🔥🔥 Keep The Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud! 🔥🔥🔥

The fire, a timeless beacon, connects us to the land, to each other, and to the myriad traditions that define us as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As our Junuybin practice culture and language they ignite embers that grow into flames of strength, wisdom and pride!

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09/07/2024

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Aboriginal culture this NAIDOC Week with our Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience this Saturday!

Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Gumbaynggirr people and Country with our guides as they share traditional dance, stories and knowledge.

Join us, support our community and... keep the fire burning! 🔥🔥🔥

Book your spot now for a incredible experience this NAIDOC week!

Get tickets on Humanitix - GIINGAN GUMBAYNGGIRR CULTURAL EXPERIENCE - 2024 hosted by Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation . Meet at Nyanggan Gapi Café, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia. Dates from Saturday 13th January 2024. Find event information.

25/06/2024

We are incredibly proud to be a finalist in 2024 for the North Coast Tourism Awards!! 🎊🎉

A BARRWAY DARRUNDANG to our dedicated and incredible team. We couldn't have done it without our deadly giingan barrmarrany of Elders, Dancers & Guides who have committed their time and knowledge over the years - we appreciate you all 🙏🏽❤️.

We love our beautiful Gumbaynggirr wajaarr and
it's not hard to see the is a truly special place.

Congratulations and best of luck to our fellow Coffs Coast finalists! See you all in August when the winners are announced 🤞🏽

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07/06/2024

06/06/2024

Don't forget this weekend is our next Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience.

Join us this month for an invigorating tour through Gumbaynggirr Country where you will recharge by exploring our beautiful natural surrounds, learning country and immersing in language, culture and dance.

All proceeds from our cultural tours go towards 's programs in education and language! ❤️

Tickets are still available to come along. https://events.humanitix.com/giingan-gumbaynggirr-cultural-experience-2024

14/05/2024

18/04/2024

09/02/2024

What do you think has gotten the attention of our Giingan Experience guests?

Keep your eyes open tomorrow at our February Giingan Cultural Experience... you might just spot something special as well.

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Tickets are still available, but it's your last chance!
This month's tour is on tomorrow, Saturday the 10th of Feb, starting at 2:00pm

Head to the link to learn more and book your spot: https://events.humanitix.com/giingan-gumbaynggirr-cultural-experience-2024

15/01/2024

What a treat! To be visited by this gumgali as we traversed along part of the Gumgali Songline during Saturday's Cultural Experience.

One of our keen-eyed guests snapped this beautiful gumgali (goanna) 🦎

📸 Rachel Gorman

10/01/2024

New Year, New Followers ✨

Giinagay! we thought with the new year it’s a good time to reintroduce ourselves 🙌

👣 We're Gumbaynggirr people from the Coffs Harbour region and surrounds!

🪃 Here sharing our culture, language, song, dance, stories and knowledge through our cultural experience tours.

🔅 Our passion and mission is the revitalisation and practice of our culture and language.

🌿 We are proud to be an eco-certified tourism experience with Eco-Tourism Australia, and we have been honoured with multiple awards.

🫶🏾 Our tours not only allow us to welcome people from all over and share about our culture, but they also help raise money for community programs and provide jobs for our community.

We promise you…our family-friendly tours are a fun and engaging way to learn more about Gumbaynggirr culture, history and this beautiful place we call 'Jagun' (homeland).

Are you ready to help make a difference by embarking on an adventure - exploring a new side of the Coffs Coast by discovering its oldest?

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07/01/2024

Looking for a chance to explore, discover and recharge on the Coffs Coast before the holidays are over?

Yilaami (come along) and embark on a captivating journey as you walk with our First Nations guides through Gumbaynggirr Country.

This Award-Winning experience will immerse you in connection and culture, all with the stunning views provided by its Niigi Niigi (Sealy Lookout) location.

Book your tickets so you don’t miss out!
https://events.humanitix.com/giingan-gumbaynggirr-cultural-experience-2024
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SATURDAY 13th of JANUARY 2024
2:00PM - 4:00PM
@ NIIGI NIIGI (Sealy Lookout)

19/12/2023

In Sept, we had the opportunity to meet, share and connect with people from all over, including groups from Iraq, Myanmar and The Congo, through SSI - Settlement Services International

We shared our languages and traditions, forging connections that crossed cultures and oceans!

These amazing moments remind us that despite our differences, we share a universal desire to learn, grow, and connect with each other.

12/12/2023

What a beautiful day we were treated to on Saturday at our December Cultural Experience! Ngujawiny darrundang (Thanks you all) that joined us for our final tour of 2023!

(2024 dates and tickets will be available soon!)

Coffs Coast

12/12/2023

We love to see our junuybin taking the lead.

Junuybin strong in culture are strong in self and in life. 💪🏾

08/12/2023

Last chance to join us for the final Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience of 2023!

This Saturday December, 9th come along on this Award-Winning journey through Gumbaynggirr Country and culture!

Click the link to learn more and book!
https://events.humanitix.com/giingan-gumbaynggirr-cultural-experience-ksr3v0o7

04/12/2023

The time has come for our final Tour in 2023!

Escape the everyday and embark on a journey with us this weekend that will leave you feeling invigorated, inspired, and connected.

Step into the footsteps of our ancestors, hear the rhythms and stories that have echoed here through the ages, and embrace the wonders of the Country beneath your feet.

Book your spot now, and together, let's celebrate the power of culture and sharing together. NGURRA-NGURRAY.

https://events.humanitix.com/giingan-gumbaynggirr-cultural-experience-ksr3v0o7
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SATURDAY 9th of DECEMBER 2023
2:00PM - 4:00PM
@ NIIGI NIIGI (Sealy Lookout)

28/11/2023

We're still so amazed to bring home the GOLD at this year's NSW Tourism Awards. 🏆🏆🏆

By winning we're also NOW FINALISTS in the national awards and will be competing against more deadly Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experiences! ✨🪃

The 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards which will be held in the Northern Territory on Friday 15 March 2024!

Congratulations and good luck to all our fellow Cultural Experiences from across the nations and to all our other winners!

🥇NSW Winners & National Finalists:

1. Major Tourist Attractions: Australian Reptile Park
2. Tourist Attractions: Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
3. Major Festivals and Events: Tamworth Country Music Festival
4. Festivals and Events: Tumbafest
5. Ecotourism: Sydney by Kayak
6. Cultural Tourism: Local Sauce Tours
7. Excellence in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experience: Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience 🖤💛❤️💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
8. Tourism Retail, Hire and Services: Sydney Harbour Kayaks - Sydney Australia.
9. Visitor Information Services: Visit Bathurst NSW
10. Business Event Venues: Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific
11. Major Tour & Transport Operators: Moonshadow - TQC Cruises
12. Tour & Transport Operators: Vision Walks - Eco Tours
13. Adventure Tourism: Balloon Aloft Australia — Hunter Valley, Camden Valley, Mudgee and Byron Ba
14. Tourism Marketing & Campaigns: The Tweed
15. Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services: Potager - A Kitchen Garden
16. Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries: Husk Farm Distillery
17. Caravan & Holiday Parks: Tiona Holiday Park
19. Unique Accommodation: Treehouse Retreat at Diamond Waters
20. Self Contained Accommodation: Peppertree Collection
22. 4-4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation: The Oriana, Orange
23. 5 Star Luxury Accommodation: Kalinya Estate
24. New Tourism Business: Contained in Nimbin Accommodation
25. Excellence in Food Tourism: Love Lord Howe
26. Excellence in Accessible Tourism: Cocky Guides

25/11/2023

WATCH DANCERITES 2023 LIVE HERE!

Our Deadly Dancers the GIINGAN YIILIWIYAY GIRRWAA will be on for their first Heat today between 2:30 - 3 PM

Make sure to tune in and watch our local dance mob rep GUMBAYNGGIRR WAJAARR!