This 2-day festival is a chance to immerse yourself in a unique cultural experience at Mutawintji National Park. Get to know the local mob and hear stories of their Land and People. Enjoy traditional dance and Wiimpatja music.
Activities will be held at Two Mile dance ground throughout both days and evenings.
- 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
- Showcase of local Wiimpatja music acts, Two Mile dance ground – Experience musical talent of the Wiimpatja and get to do some dancing yourself.
- Workshops – Enjoy hands-on activities including weaving, jewellery marking, art and artefact making.
- Guided tours: Ngalkirrka Gorge and historic site tours will run at 9am and then again at 1.30pm on both days.
Pick up a map and a program at the Mutawintji Visitor Centre when you arrive, and follow the signs to the dance ground.
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.
Please note: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are provided for Wiimpatja. Visitors are welcome to join in shared meal times, however this is not a part of the ticketed price.
Date
Friday 9 August 2024, 8am to 9pm.
Saturday 10 August 2024, 8am to 9pm.
Location
Mutawintji National Park in Outback NSW
TICKETS
Camping & Culture Package
$150 per person (Adults).
Children FREE (16 years and under). 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 Ngalkirrka Gorge
- Aboriginal cultural activities at Mutawintji Visitor Centre
- Corroboree and Cultural Dancing on Friday and Saturday nights
Single Day Pass
$100 per person (Adults).
Children FREE (16 years and under). 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
PLEASE NOTE: When booking your ticket on the NSWNP website, please ensure you choose the dates for 9-10 August. Todays date will be presented as the default.
Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
*For Wiimpatja bookings contact Leroy Johnson
Getting here From Broken Hill:
Take the Silver City Highway towards Tibooburra and look for the Mutawintji National Park turnoff or Take the Barrier Highway 75km from Broken Hill
Consult maps, GPS and local visitor centre information for travel distances, times and road conditions.
For further directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website
Parking
Parking available at Homestead Creek campground, Homestead Creek picnic area and at Two Mile Creek dance ground.