Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience

The Giingan Experience is about the Gumbaynggirr people, language and culture. The Cultural Experience takes place at an important cultural site of the Gumbaynggirr people, the stunning location of “Niigi Niigi” (Sealy Lookout) within the Orara East State Forest. Guests bask in the ambience of 360-degree views and immerse in their culture through stories, songs, language and the uses of native plants. By taking part in the experience, guests are making a direct contribution to the revitalisation of the Gumbaynggirr language and culture. They are driven by their culture, and by the knowledge that they are competing against time to revitalise the Gumbaynggirr language. They work closely with their community and Elders in order to deliver this Gold Award Winning Experience (Gold Award – NSW Tourism Awards 2019 and 2021). Their Giingan Tour not only offers guests an unforgettable cultural experience but also offers their Gumbaynggirr community the opportunity to participate in and experience speaking the traditional language and practice culture on Country. This is something that they are truly passionate about not only offering an amazing tourism experience, but giving their community the opportunity to regain culture and identity, and to be proud of who they are and what they are all achieving.