DHAWURA TOURS
Unless otherwise indicated, all on ground tours operate with a minimum of 8 people.
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* PRICES LISTED BELOW ARE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC *
and are current as at 1 January 2024
Short Tours (2 hours)
Mount Majura
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At 888 metres, Mount Majura is the highest peak in suburban Canberra. It provides habitat for a wide range of wildlife, including a number of threatened species, as well as various opportunities for recreation.
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Highlights: Bush foods, scar tree, artefacts and their traditional uses and scenic views across Mount Majura valley.
Mount Taylor
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At 856 metres, Mount Taylor is a prominent hill in Southern Canberra. It provides habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna, including a number of endangered species.
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Highlights: Aboriginal interpretation of the landscape, bush foods, artefacts/stone tools and their traditional uses, scenic views across Tuggeranong and Woden valleys.
Black Mountain
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Following the tracks and service trails of Black Mountain, an Aboriginal guide will interpret the mountain's changing landscape since ancient times.
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Highlights: Aboriginal interpretation of the landscape, bush foods, artefacts/stone tools and their traditional uses, panoramic views of Canberra.
Short tour prices
Adult $50, child 6-16yrs $40 (child <6yrs free), concession $40
Family 2A+2C or 1A+3C $150
Half day Tours (3.5 hours)
This tour is recommended for families with older children (12+ yrs). Involves getting in and out of vehicle at the various locations
Various sites in Canberra: Red Hill, Theodore & Lanyon
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A driving tour where you will experience examples of Aboriginal occupation in the Canberra region.
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Highlights: interpretation at the various sites: bush foods (Red Hill), grinding grooves (Theodore) and shield and canoe trees (Lanyon).
Half day tour prices
Adult $90, child 12-16yrs $80, concession $80
Family 2A+2C or 1A+3C $310
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Includes transport & a tea/coffee or other beverage (purchased from The Barracks Cafe, Lanyon Homestead)
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Maximum 4ppl. Tour operates with a minimum of 4ppl
Full day Tours (6.5 hours) Seasonal: September-March
4WD tours recommended for the adventurer or families with older children (12+yrs)
Flea Creek
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Surrounded by the Brindabella Mountains, Flea Creek campground is an idyllic creekside campsite in the valley near the Goodradigbee River, great for fishing and bird/wildlife spotting.
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Highlights: Aboriginal interpretation of the land scape, artefacts and their traditional uses, wildlife, picturesque scenery and the opportunity for a refreshing swim.
Namadgi National Park
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Tours to Namadgi are currently postponed due to recent bush fires.
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We apologise for any inconvenience.
Scottsdale Reserve
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Tours to Scottsdale are currently postponed due to recent bush fires.
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We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Full day tour prices
Adult $190, child 12-16yrs $170, concession $170
Family 2A+2C or 1A+3C $680
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Includes transport & morning tea
Maximum 4ppl. Tour operates with a minimum of 4ppl