Kooparoona Niara Tours

25/05/2024

With World Heritage Cruises, Strahan, Tasmania – I just got recognised as one of their rising fans! 🎉

01/03/2024

01/03/2024

Tasmania Fire Service has declared a Total Fire Ban from 2am Sunday, 3 March until 2am Monday, 4 March 2024 for the Southern Region of the state.

The Total Fire Ban applies to the municipalities of: Brighton, Central Highlands, Clarence, Derwent Valley, Glamorgan Spring Bay, Glenorchy, Hobart, Huon Valley, Kingborough, Sorell, Southern Midlands, and Tasman.

A total fire ban means it is illegal to light or to cause a fire in the open.

This includes (but is not limited to) incinerators, burn-offs, campfires, fire pots, and wood-fueled barbecues.

Operating commercial appliances such as pizza ovens, conducting hot works, forest operations and use of machinery will be permitted, provided they adhere with the relevant guidelines available on the TFS website: https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/about/rules-during-fire-permit-periods-and-total-fire-bans

People are reminded to check all fires they may have had on their property, including any campfires to ensure they are fully extinguished and to check their Bushfire Plan.

More information on Total Fire Bans and incidents in your area can be found at www.fire.tas.gov.au, TasAlert.com, or by listening to ABC radio.

13/01/2024

Plenty is happening at the farm during the festival of flowers! There's live music, tours, art, helicopters and more. We'd love to see you there.

22/12/2023

Journeying through the vast wilderness of tulampanga/Alum Cliffs is almost as spectacular as the view at the top. The reward for the short but steep trek = a lookout over the spectacular Alum Cliffs Gorge.

16/12/2023

30/11/2023

Celebrate the arrival of a brand-new year at Grain of the Silos Restaurant.

Whether you are many or few, there's no better place to celebrate in style!

Indulge in an exquisite curated five-course degustation menu curated by Food Director Massimo Mele, Executive Chef Thomas Pirker, and Head Chef Josiah Sanga

Each course is a gastronomic delight showcasing the finest seasonal produce while paired with wines from Northern Tasmania, guaranteeing an unparalleled dining experience showcasing the local growers, makers and artisans in the region.

Enjoy this specially crafted menu created exclusively for New Year's Eve and immerse yourself in the flavours of the region.

Don't miss the chance to join us for dinner at 6.30pm. Indulge in delicious food, sip on exquisite drinks, and dance the night away to live music. Plus, you'll have a perfect view of the fireworks.

https://grainofthesilos.com.au/blog/new-years-eve-at-grain-of-the-silos-2

30/11/2023

25/10/2023

It doesn't matter how early or late you hit The Gordon River for amazing reflections, but they are best served with some great hospitality! Join us on the local family owned Red Boat!

10/10/2023

Pancake getting her catwalk strut on for this Wombat Wednesday 💃😂

26/06/2023

Feeding the mob from Beaconhills College at Mumma Buzz Cafe 'N' Takeaway 👣

Big Thank you to Beaconhills College & Kooparoona Niara Tours for giving us the opportunity to feed you for breakfast this morning. Have a great time in Tassie.

10/08/2022

Thanks to Tourism Australia and Discover Tasmania for the opportunity to film this incredible video. It was great to take the crew (and potential national + international visitors) behind the scenes of our Tasmanian Aboriginal cultural tours. Check it out!

24/06/2022

We have our new seasonal menu hitting the tables tonight, with some of our favourite produce from around the state taking centre stage.

We also have some new gorgeous leather menu's courtesy of Mick Kerkham from Maka Leather Goods.

07/06/2022

Please take care on our roads !

Wintry blast brings Road Weather and Bushwalker Alerts

Areas of Tasmania have received significant snowfalls in the last 24 hours and more falls are expected state-wide this week.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Road Weather Alert for snow on roads above 300m for Tuesday 7 June and above 500 metres early Wednesday 8 June, in parts of the Western, Central Plateau, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts.
This may lead to road closures. There is also a Bushwalkers Weather Alert for the Western and Central Plateau forecast districts.

With the weather and road conditions so changeable, PWS urges parks visitors to monitor condition reports before setting out. Please check the PWS page, website alerts, or feel free to email or call the relevant field or visitor centre before heading out to parks and reserves over the next few days. www.parks.tas.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/contact-details

Please be aware of conditions and adjust your plans if necessary. Please be alert and stay safe.

📷Jordan Davis - previous winter season

24/05/2022

17/05/2022

This dish looks amazing !

Chef Mika has been preparing some white kimchi made from the wombok we received fresh from Felds Farm this week.

He’ll be plating it up with our starter plate of fresh oysters.

15/05/2022

Explore the kooparoona niara Cultural Trail, which features native plants and artwork inspired by Tasmania's Aboriginal culture.

A highlight for many visitors is the Yarning/Healing Circle - a truly spiritual place where nine limestone boulders represent nine Aboriginal nations of Tasmania.

This is a place where community can come together as one and share stories, open lines of communication and increase our knowledge.

05/05/2022

Tasmanian Aboriginal basket makers are still respected for their skill and creativity, as shown at The First Tasmanians: Our Story exhibition at the Queen Victoria Art Gallery.

Used for carrying materials including food, ornaments, and stone tools, the baskets were and still are made from irises, lilies, rushes and reeds

A slow fire is used to heat the stems, then they are split, stripped, rolled to create strong thread, and woven to create a distinctive weave.

Interesting fact: the weave of Tasmanian Aboriginal baskets and the twist of their fibres are woven in the opposite direction to baskets made in mainland Australia.

21/04/2022

Our Cataract Gorge tour guests discovering the iconic bush tucker staple, the wattle grub (the Tasmanian version of a witchetty grub).

Generally smaller in size, and sweeter in flavour than the big sister witchetty grub, they’re best eaten raw or lightly cooked by using hot ashes. These raw edible insects taste like almonds and when cooked, the outside becomes crisp and golden brown like a roast chicken while the inside remains light yellow.

12/04/2022

Are you planning to travel around Tasmania over Easter? Experience culturally significant sites in Launceston and the kooparoona niara region on a guided half-day tour.

Explore traditions, taste native bush tucker, and gain a deeper understanding of this rich culture through Greg's stories and personal connections to the landscape.

Visit www.kooparoonaniaratours.com.au to check out our availability!

03/04/2022

Our Cataract Gorge Cultural Trail also includes a personalised tour of The First Tasmanians: Our Story exhibition at the Queen Victoria Art Gallery, Royal Park.

Under the guidance of the QVMAG Aboriginal Reference Group, we are humbled by the opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of the Tasmanian Aboriginal people who lived on this island 40,000 years ago.

Sharing stories of creation, exploring various tools used for hunting and daily life, and learning about perspectives on climate change and astronomy alongside our local and interstate guests is a treasured legacy.

25/03/2022

Experience the kooparoona niara Cultural Trail through the eyes of our local guests.

This tour unquestionably leaves a mark on our guests as we tell stories in the Yarning/Healing Circle (where nine limestone boulders represent the Aboriginal Nations of Tasmania), climb the magnificent tulampanga/Alum Cliffs and soak up the knowledge and stories of this truly spiritual environment.

Half day tours are now available throughout April and May. Visit our website below for more info!

https://www.kooparoonaniaratours.com.au/

17/03/2022

Kind words from our recent guest to Tasmania, Brandon! We thoroughly enjoyed sharing our knowledge, stories and cultural interpretation as we toured symbolic sites across Northern Tasmania.

10/03/2022

The white flag iris (a native species in Tasmania) is currently in abundance at Launceston's Cataract Gorge.

As the petals opened in spring and summer, they once served as a warning to Tasmanian Aboriginal people that snakes were out and about.

This is a great tip next time you are walking in nature, to be mindful if you do come across a flowering white flag iris!

The iris leaves were also woven into baskets, a craft Tasmanian Aboriginal women still practice, ensuring the tradition is passed on to future generations.

03/03/2022

Our guests from Sydney, Phil & Jules enjoying the overwhelming views from the look out at tulampanga/Alum Cliffs earlier this week.

It was wonderful to share stories with Phil & Jules on the cultural trail as well as highlight the strong Aboriginal connection to Tasmania.

27/02/2022

It was a pleasure to take Jenny & Jeff (from Victoria) on a personalised tour of the Kooparoona Niara Cultural Trail. A highlight for them was undoubtedly tulampanga/Alum Cliffs, and the opportunity to soak up the rich Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage.

20/02/2022

A highlight over the past few months has undoubtedly been the launch of our Cataract Gorge Cultural Tour.

The opportunity to showcase the rich Tasmanian Aboriginal culture which dates back over 40,000 years, and their engagement with the land and water, has been incredibly humbling.

Here's a look at what our interstate and intrastate guests have experienced.

14/02/2022

Running along the low wall of the Kooparoona Niara Cultural Trail is the signature stone mosaic created by local artist, Niecy Brown and Aboriginal Elder, Aunty Dawn Blazely.

This artwork brings the history of the vibrant Meander River to life through artistic storytelling, with rounded river stones symbolising the yarning circle, meeting places, and the abundant wildlife of the estuary.