indulge brochure - Shoalhaven Holidays

kooriculturekoori cultureThe Yuin Aboriginal people are considered the traditionalowners of the South Coast country from the Shoalhaven downto the Victorian border. Through dance, art and activities, theKoori people in the Shoalhaven contribute greatly to the culturallandscape of the region. A visit to the Shoalhaven is an idealopportunity to experience indigenous culture and crafts.DANCEDoonooch Dance CompanyThis is a premier traditional Aboriginal dance company.The group is the dynamic result of the self-healing programbegun by Robert McLeod in 1998. Their performance iselectrifying and powerful. Tradition, culture and ceremonyinspire and define their dance.In 2000 Doonooch were part of the Olympic Games OpeningCeremonies and were feature performers at the WorldIndidgenous Forum in Noumea.ART & CRAFTLADDIE TIMBERY’S WORKSHOPLaddie is a respected Koori elder from the Eora Nation. Hispeople are the Bidjigal clan, which span from La Perouse,Botany Bay, down through the South Coast regions of NSWand known as the Yuin Nation. He belongs to the Dharawallanguage group which goes from Sydney to Jervis Bay,where his family currently live and produce artwork andartefacts, which are available from the workshop.Lady Denman Heritage ComplexWoollamia Road, HuskissonCULTUREGALAMBANDrawing on a lifetime of knowledge, this group from theWreck Bay community offer the Indigenous Legends andLandscapes series of cultural activities based at BoodereeNational Park. Choose from campfire yarns, weaving,bushfoods, medicines and survival skills, a spotlight strollamong others.(02) 4442 1117. galamban@gmail.comCoomee Nulunga Cultural TrailGuided tour includes boomerang throwing, bush tucker,bush medicine, local history, dreaming stories, weaponsand tool displays, didgeridoo playing and fire making. Toursapproximately two hours. Bookings required.Deering Street, Ulladulla(02) 4455 5883One Track for AllTucked away on the northern headland of Ulladulla Harbour(via Dolphin Street), this two kilometre track is an experienceto delight and inform people of all ages. One Track for All isa cultural trail which tells the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginalhistory of the southern Shoalhaven. The story is illustratedthrough the many relief carvings and paintings placedaround the two kilometres of track.shoalhavenholidays.com.au 31