Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney with an Aboriginal Experience

Posted By : nitia2024
Had an amazing experience at the Blue Mountains Aboriginal tour experience! Menashe was very accommodative of our dietary needs, going out of his way to assist with them. He was also a fountain of knowledge with regards to Australian culture and history. Booking with him was a seamless experience as well and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip from start to finish. The aboriginal experience with Yamandirra was spectacular as well as we learnt a lot about the different plants, Aboriginal customs and traditions. Would definitely recommend this trip for those looking for an immersive cultural and natural experience
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 00:36:44

Posted By : DayTrip66471596887
I feel blessed having this time with the Arborigen guide Yamandirra. I learned all about love and wisdom of this beautiful Country. Will be forever connected to the spirit of the water spring of Blue Mountain.
With love
VAYA
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Posted On : 2024-04-11 17:02:54

Posted By : Ulrike_E
I was glad I booked the tour with the Aboriginal Experience instead of one of the usual ones that use the cable car one. While you have to be somewhat fit to participate in this one (lots of stairs up and down) it gives a lot more insight. Our amazing Aboriginal guide gave great information on his culture, the relationship with nature and other things. He showed us some edible plants and educated us on their usage in healing. We saw waterfalls, amazing rock formations and animals you would not see when using the cable car excursion. After the Blue Mountains and lunch, which was included in the price, we went to a nature center where we could see kangaroos, koalas, penguins and other native animals up close and even pet some. Our driver/guide also gave great information and made sure we were all well taken care of.
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Posted On : 2024-04-01 10:31:31

Posted By : Y9562MSrobertm
There are dozens of companies who will drive you to the visitor center and walk the path with you - this experience is not that.

Yamandirra took us through not just the landscape, but also the biology, the history, and the rich cultural chronicle of this area. We did more than learn the names of the plants and animals. We got an understanding of the people who lived here for (at least) 50,000 years before everything we consider "history" happened. We got a glimpse into how those people lived with those plants and animals, how they worked the very geology into their lore and then used that lore to guide the daily lives, including the ones still living there today.

It's not possible to put into a few sentences of an internet review how deeply thoughtful, educational, and inspiring this experience was. You didn't just leave thinking about the land, and its people. You left thinking about your own ways and your own priorities.

Menashe, thank you for your hospitality, warmth, humor, and care for our group. But thank you especially for introducing us to Yamandirra.
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Posted On : 2024-04-01 07:56:33

Posted By : chelsiw2024
Such a great experience. I learned so much, saw so many beautiful sights and gained a new respect and understanding of the culture and nature. Thank you to both Yamandirrra and Menashe for an unforgettable day.
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Posted On : 2024-03-26 20:17:20

Posted By : Voyage15435491252
Myself and my daughter experienced this amazing day together. First time for both of us seeing the blue mountains. First of all I would like to compliment Maneshe our driver and tour guide for his knowledge and history of Sydney, the aborigine people and the blue mountains, he made the whole experience both informative and fun. The food stops were really good, fresh scones and coffee in a gorgeous homely cafe and proper pies and sides for lunch. Thank you Maneshe.
Yamandirrra our Aboriginal guide for the Aboriginal experience was quite simply phenomenal: Interesting, honest, insightful, fun, unique. His knowledge about the land and vegetation was so interesting and he was so generous to share this with us. It certainly made me think about the land and the world around us and how if we worked together and respected this world much more what a better place it would be. Thank you Yamandirrra for opening our eyes about your culture in just a small way today, I'm sure we could have learned so much more from you if we had more time but what we have learned we will never forget.
The animal park on the way back was lovely and I had my first experience of seeing koalas, kangaroos, wallaby's and ostriches. Such beautiful creatures all of them.
I would recommend this tour to anyone of any age and if you want an authentic Aboriginal experience this is definitely the tour for you.
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Posted On : 2024-03-26 20:03:44

Posted By : llgunn
Our guide went above and beyond! I injured my hip and he picked us up - out of the way, He modified our tour so I could participate. Plus he was a great guide. Menashe was knowledgeable and helpful. The Featherdale park was great, too! Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-03-08 00:08:15

Posted By : mellis374
One of the best tours I have been on. Very informative about Aboriginal people and the history of the Blue Mountains. Driver and native guide were both excellent, responsive to all questions. ON morning drive, we stopped at Dolly's Donuts for an excellent snack. Would highly recommend this tour to all people visiting Sydney
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Posted On : 2024-01-30 02:52:55

Posted By : mellis
Excellent guides highly recommend the aborigini experience very educational and moving. Well worth the early morning pickup stop at DOLLY'S donuts for snack
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Posted On : 2024-01-28 18:08:54

Posted By : Rob W
We enjoyed learning about the culture and history of the area from
Manosh, the van driver and owner of the company.
We had a small group of five in a very comfortable van.
Being with an indigenous gentleman on a walk through the rain forest was amazing. The culture intriging.
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Posted On : 2024-01-22 19:20:21