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Each July, humpback whales migrate along the Sydney coastline, an arrival long carrying sacred meaning for the Aboriginal peoples of this Country.
The Burri Burri Whale Experience is a 2-hour guided walk on Bidjigal Country, from Bondi Pavilion to a clifftop Aboriginal engraving site used for cultural practice for generations. Your guide, Eric Brown, is a Traditional Custodian and descendant of known apical ancestors, holding rare authorisation from NSW National Parks to interpret these engravings.
The walk opens with a traditional smoking welcome, an ancient cleansing practice observed here long before Bondi became a famous beach. Eric then leads the Burri Burri ceremony, song, dance and storytelling carrying the whale's spiritual meaning, joined by Drew Longbottom, Dharrawal and Wandi Wandian man and Knowledge Holder.
It concludes cliffside watching for whales below, culture and nature together.
Running daily in July 2026 only. Book early, groups limited.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please be at the pickup point at 9:15 am sharp.
Meeting point: Beachside entrance, Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach NSW 2026 Arrive a few minutes before 10:00 AM to ensure a timely start.
Itinerary
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Bondi Pavilion (Pass by)
Meet at the beachside entrance of Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach NSW 2026 at 10:00 AM. Eric welcomes the group and introduces the day ahead.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The group walks from Bondi Pavilion to the Aboriginal engraving site at Bondi Golf Diggers, a clifftop location above the Pacific that has been a place of cultural practice for generations.
Admission ticket free -
1Bondi Beach
Eric opens with a traditional smoking welcome, a practice of cleansing and greeting observed on this Country for thousands of years. Guests are received through the smoke as a mark of welcome to Country.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2North Bondi
Eric shares the significance of Burri Burri, the whale, through song, dance, and oral tradition. Drew Longbottom contributes on-Country storytelling that deepens the cultural and historical context of the site.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3North Bondi, Cliff
Binoculars provided, the group moves to the cliff edge to watch for whales below. The experience closes here,living ceremony and living nature, held together in the same extraordinary place.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Bondi Pavilion (Pass by)
Tour ends.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This experience runs daily throughout July 2026 only, it is not available outside of whale season
- Tour departs 10:00 AM, concludes at approximately 11:30AM
- Self Drive Meeting point: Beachside entrance, Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
- Pickup point: Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney Central (812 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia) - Pickup Option ONLY
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This experience runs daily throughout July 2026 only, it is not available outside of whale season
- Tour departs 10:00 AM, concludes at approximately 11:30AM
- Self Drive Meeting point: Beachside entrance, Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
- Pickup point: Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney Central (812 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia) - Pickup Option ONLY
- Arrive a few minutes before 10:00 AM to ensure a timely start
- Whale sightings are subject to natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed
- This is a living cultural practice, please approach with respect and openness
- The tour involves walking on mostly flat, established paths with some clifftop terrain
- Book early, group size is strictly limited
- Sydney City Pickup option: Please be at Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney Central (812 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia) at 9:15AM sharp.
- Bring water, sunscreen, camera
- Wear weather-appropriate clothing - July mornings at the clifftop can be cool and windy
- Come in comfortable walking shoes
- Not suitable for children under 6 years
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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