Discover Darwin through the eyes of its traditional owners, the Larrakia people. This journey peels back modern urban development to reveal an ancient and ongoing connection to land and sea. From hidden sacred springs and sites of political defiance to the waterfront where ecological knowledge meets modern commerce, explore the resilience and contemporary vitality of the Saltwater People.
- A 3.0 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 99 min
- Ideal for Identity, Migration and Globalization and History & Memory
- Told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
Meet at Damoe-Ra Park. From Darwin's main station, take local public transport toward the park, get off at the nearest stop, and walk the final few minutes. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
The tour ends at Stokes Hill Wharf. From here, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Darwin's main station. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
A quiet park dedicated to the women of the Northern Territory, overlooking the harbor and hiding a sacred Larrakia spring.
A historic stone cottage that now houses House of Darwin, showcasing modern Indigenous economic empowerment and storytelling.
The seat of political power in the NT and site of the pivotal 1972 Larrakia Petition for land rights.
A park with significant Banyan trees, highlighting ancient Indigenous gathering grounds and modern civic administration.
A modern waterfront area featuring art and signage about the Larrakia seasonal calendar and ecological knowledge.
A bustling tourist wharf atop a protected Larrakia sacred site associated with the ancestor Chinute Chinute.
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