Book your tickets for the Mutawintji cultural festival at Mutawintji National Park from 9 to 10 August 2024. This family-friendly 2-day celebration of Aboriginal culture includes dance, music, and guided tours, located near Broken Hill.
This 2-day festival is a chance to immerse yourself in a unique cultural experience. Get to know the local mob and hear stories of their Land and People. Enjoy traditional dance and Wiimpatja music at the Two Mile dance ground. Activities will be held at Two Mile dance ground throughout both evenings, with cultural activities at the Mutawintji Visitor Centre during the day.
- Corroboree, Two Mile dance group – Visiting First Nation dance groups from around the country perform traditional dance from their group’s homelands in several categories.
- Workshops – Enjoy hands-on cultural activities.
- Guided tours – Ngalkirra Gorge and historic site tours will run at 9am and 1.30pm on both days.
Enjoy a great weekend of celebration of Aboriginal culture and of Mutawintji itself. This is a drug-free and alcohol-free event. Mutawintji National Park is remote. Please bring your food and camping equipment with you. There are no shops at Mutawintji National Park.
For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info.
Details
- When: Friday 9 August and Saturday 10 August 2024, 8am to 9pm.
- Where: Mutawintji National Park in Outback NSW
- Accessibility: No wheelchair access
- Grade: Medium. Suitable for all ages.
Prices
Camping ticket
- Adult $150 per person. Children 16 years and under free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Price includes: Camping at Homestead Creek campground – stay 1, 2, or 3 nights from Thursday 8 August to Sunday 10 August 2024. A tour of Mutawintji Heritage Site. A tour of Amphitheatre Ngalkirra Gorge. Aboriginal cultural activities at Mutawintji Visitor Centre. Corroboree and Cultural Dancing on Friday and Saturday nights.
Single day ticket
- Adult $100 per person. Choose to attend either Friday or Saturday when booking your ticket.
- Children 16 years and under free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Price includes: A tour of Mutawintji Heritage Site. A tour of Amphitheatre Ngalkirra Gorge. Aboriginal cultural activities at Mutawintji Visitor Centre. Corroboree and Cultural Dancing on Friday and Saturday nights.
Meeting point
Evening events are at Two Mile dance ground. Pick up a map and a program at the Mutawintji Visitor Centre when you arrive, and follow the signs to the dance ground.
Bookings
Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
Safety alerts: Mutawintji NP is open with access only via the Silver City Highway.
Mutawintji NP is open with access only via the Silver City Highway. Please call the Broken Hill office on 08 8084 2880 for further information.
Applies from Mon 15 Jul 2024. Check the local alerts for Mutawintji NP here.
Article originally published by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. More info: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
