Aboriginal

3-Hour Session – $2,250 (up to 50 students)

Teachers/Helpers free of charge (max 5) 

Sessions will be divided into one Jellurgal guide per 25 students.

Tours run during QLD school terms on Tuesdays to Friday

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Jellurgal's Educational Excursions are an immersive three-hour educational experience. 

The International School Tour at Jellurgal isn’t just an excursion—it’s a meaningful opportunity for students to connect with one of the world’s oldest living cultures. Through captivating storytelling, hands-on activities, and immersive encounters with nature, students will gain insights into traditions that have thrived for over 60,000 years.

Experience Jellurgal: A Cultural Adventure for International School Groups!

Get ready for an unforgettable educational and cultural journey that connects your students with the rich heritage of the Yugambeh people – the Traditional Custodians of the Gold Coast.

Our International School Tour is a unique, three-hour program designed to engage, inspire, and educate visiting students through storytelling, performance, art, and exploration. Set against the stunning backdrop of Burleigh Headland, this immersive experience provides a deep connection to Aboriginal culture, history, and the natural environment.

What’s included in your experience?

  • Dreaming Amphitheatre Presentation
    Step into the world’s oldest living culture through a captivating introduction to Country using our 3D interactive map and cultural presentation.

  • Live Aboriginal Dance & Ochre Ceremony
    Enjoy an authentic Aboriginal dance performance and take part in a traditional ochre anointment ceremony – a symbolic welcome to Country.

  • Guided Cultural Walk on Jellurgal Mountain
    Explore the ancient midden sites and bushland of Burleigh Headland as your guide shares Dreamtime stories and cultural knowledge passed down through generations.

  • Creative Art Workshop
    Students will create and paint their own Aboriginal-inspired artwork to take home – a lasting memento of their experience at Jellurgal.

During the tour, students will explore:

  • Dreamtime Legends
    Learn stories that connect the people to the land, waters, and animals of the region.

  • Sustainable Practices & Traditional Knowledge
    Discover how Aboriginal people lived in harmony with nature for tens of thousands of years.

  • Flora, Fauna & Bush Resources
    Identify native plants and animals used for food, medicine, tools, and shelter.

  • Cultural Awareness & Respect
    Develop a deeper understanding of First Nations perspectives, traditions, and values.

Duration

International School Tours are available from Tuesday to Friday

3 hours

(9.30 am - 12.30 pm)

Jellurgal's International School Tours are priced at $2250 (inc. GST) per session with a maximum 50 students. Sessions can only be booked by one school at a time, and a minimum of one Jellurgal guide per 25 students is guaranteed. Bookings can be made online via the link above.

Jellurgal acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Lands upon which we work – the Kombumerri, Bullongin, Wanggeriburra, Birinburra, Mununjali and Minjungbal peoples and the wider Yugambeh language speaking group. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging.

WARNING: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or text.