On-Country Immersion: An Invitation to Connect

"To truly understand Australia, you must walk on Country, listen to the land, and hear from those who have cared for it for tens of thousands of years. Immersing into this landscape and understanding Aboriginal culture is not just about witnessing history—it’s about feeling the deep, spiritual bond that exists between the land and its people."

– Haydyn Bromley

Photo Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Adelaide: Land of the Kaurna People

We pay our respects to the Kaurna people and their Elders past, present and emerging as traditional custodians of this land.

Adelaide (Tarntanya) sits on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people, the original inhabitants of the Adelaide Plains.

Bookabee offers immersive opportunities to connect deeply with Aboriginal Culture and social history:

• Adelaide Botanic Gardens: Discover the native plants traditionally used as food, medicine, and tools, understanding the deep botanical knowledge passed down through generations.

• South Australian Museum: Explore one of the world's largest Aboriginal artefact collections. Our guided experiences provide invaluable insights into the historical significance, cultural uses, and spiritual connections of these items.

Experience Adelaide from a fresh perspective, gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural richness that shapes the city beyond its modern skyline.

Photo Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Flinders Ranges: Land of the Adnyamathanha People

The Flinders Ranges is home to the Adnyamathanha people, meaning "rock people," a name reflecting their profound connection to the rugged ranges, gorges, and waterways that shape this stunning landscape.

More than just visually spectacular, this region is a living cultural site—a place where ancestral stories, traditions, and songlines continue to weave through the land, transmitted through generations.

This sacred landscape is the ancestral home of Bookabee’s founder, Haydyn Bromley, whose heritage is deeply rooted in the rich traditions and stories of the Adnyamathanha people.

Through guided Bookabee experiences, you will gain profound insights into:

• Ikara (Wilpena Pound): A majestic natural amphitheatre filled with creation stories integral to Adnyamathanha spirituality.

• Rock Art Sites: Ancient depictions offering glimpses into historical daily life, beliefs, and practices of the Adnyamathanha.

• Traditional Bush Medicine and Foods: Explore native plants traditionally used by Aboriginal people for healing, nourishment, and survival.

• Yura Muda (Creation Stories): Oral histories that define the significance of cultural sites and landscapes.

With a Bookabee guide accompanying your existing tour, you'll discover the Flinders Ranges as more than just a picturesque destination—it's a profoundly spiritual landscape deeply significant to its traditional custodians.

Note: Bookabee provides step-on guides exclusively for Flinders Ranges tours, accompanying your pre-arranged transport and accommodations.

Join us on an unforgettable journey, connecting authentically and meaningfully with Australia's extraordinary Aboriginal heritage.