Discover First Nations Culture in Boorloo (Perth)
Before or after attending RMA25, immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Whadjuk Noongar people, the traditional custodians of Boorloo (Perth) and the surrounding Swan Coastal Plain. With over 60,000 years of continuous connection to Country, the Noongar people offer visitors authentic opportunities to learn about ancient wisdom, traditional practices, and contemporary Aboriginal culture.
From guided walks through Kings Park, where you will discover traditional plant uses and hear Dreamtime stories, to cultural cruises along the sacred Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River), Perth provides meaningful ways to connect with the world’s oldest living culture. Whether you are interested in contemporary Aboriginal art, traditional bush tucker, or learning about the complex history of this region, these experiences offer genuine insights into Noongar culture and the ongoing vitality of First Nations communities in Western Australia.
Please note: The following are just some of the First Nations experiences available in Boorloo (Perth). We encourage you to conduct your own research to find experiences that suit your interests and schedule. RMA25 is not associated with or endorsed by any of these operators, and inclusion in this list does not constitute a recommendation. Please contact operators directly for current availability, pricing, and booking information.
Here are just some of the First Nations experiences you can enjoy whilst in Boorloo (Perth) before or after RMA25.
WA Museum Boola Bardip Aboriginal Collections
Explore the extensive Aboriginal art collections at WA Museum Boola Bardip, located in Perth’s Cultural Centre. Named “Boola Bardip,” meaning “many stories” in the local Noongar language, the museum takes a unique ‘people-first’ approach to its curation, with the stories and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples taking centre stage. The museum features both permanent and temporary exhibitions showcasing traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art.
Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours – Kings Park & City
Join Walter McGuire from Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours and Experiences for walking tours through Perth city centre, Elizabeth Quay, and Kings Park. Walter unveils Perth’s historic Aboriginal meeting and hunting grounds, sharing tales of generations of his family while teaching traditional names and revealing the warmth inherent in Australia’s Aboriginal people.
Nyungar Tours – Kings Park
Kerry-Ann Winmar shares Whadjuk Yorga stories – tales of Noongar women of the Swan River plains – as she takes you along Kings Park’s treetop walkway. She explains how native plants are used for traditional bush food and medicine and tells rarely heard tales of Aboriginal women.
Elizabeth Quay Cultural Walking Tours
From October 2025 to May 2026, visitors can embark on guided tours available on Tuesdays with Walter McGuire and his team. Through expert storytelling, participants will delve into the rich history of Elizabeth Quay, the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) and the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.
Warrang-Bridil Aboriginal Cultural Tours
Step into the story of ancient Boorloo with Warrang-Bridil, a 90-minute walking tour along the shores of the Derbal Yerrigan. Led by proud Noongar guide Nick Abraham, you will learn about traditional customs, Dreaming stories, and the transformation of Perth from a cultural meeting place into a modern city.
In Culture Tours – Perth & Fremantle
Discover the living culture of the Whadjuk Noongar people with In Culture Tours, offering walking and storytelling experiences across the Perth region. These intimate tours blend truth-telling with cultural immersion, walking together on Country over some of Perth’s most iconic and scenic landscapes.
Rottnest Island Wadjemup Aboriginal Cultural Tours
Learn about the island’s tragic history as a prison for Aboriginal men and boys, and the ongoing cultural significance of Wadjemup to Noongar people. This 60-minute walking tour begins with a traditional Aboriginal sand ceremony and includes Dreamtime stories, traditional song and Noongar language.
Art Gallery of Western Australia Aboriginal Collections
At Perth’s Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA), connect with the vivid art, stories and history of the custodians of the land. The AGWA’s rooftop, with its breathtaking views and 34-metre-long Aboriginal art piece, features “Balancing Act” – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander works of art from the State Art Collection.
Wildflower: Perth’s premier fine dining restaurant designs its menu influenced by the six seasons of the Indigenous Noongar calendar. Every dish at Wildflower celebrates local abundance, using native ingredients like sandalwood nuts, finger lime, Geraldton wax, and wattleseed. Located atop COMO The Treasury with sweeping views across the Swan River, this award-winning restaurant offers degustation menus that change with the traditional seasons.
Perth’s dining scene increasingly showcases native Australian ingredients, with chefs embracing bush flavours and hyper-local sourcing as awareness of WA’s bush foods grows. Many restaurants now feature ingredients such as native pepper berry, saltbush, quandong, Davidson plum, lemon myrtle, wattleseed, and Geraldton wax in their contemporary Australian cuisine. Traditional Aboriginal consumption practices included huge yam gardens along the Swan River, and bush foods encompass plants, seafood and other native ingredients that vary by region and season according to the Noongar six-season calendar.
For more information, visit Tourism Western Australia.
