Gundungurra Country Experience.
This is Gundungurra Country.
Listen.
Breathe.
Connect.
Bimbiigang! Hear stories from Gundungurra Country and see the ancient landscape through the eyes
of Uncle David King, a Gundungurra elder and Scenic World’s Indigenous Engagement Officer, and his team of First Nations guides.
Experience the beauty of walking on Gundungurra Country and learn about local Lore at Scenic World in the World-heritage Blue Mountains. Whether you’re looking for an educational cultural experience for your next corporate function, or something more intimate after Scenic World closes, we have a range of packages to choose from. Yadhung nyii.
Nygular* Package
Start your experience with the ancient tradition of a Welcome to Country. Ride the world’s steepest train, the Scenic Railway, into the valley where you’ll walk beneath the rainforest canopy and yarn with Uncle David King. Hear stories from Gundungurra Culture and learn about the local flora and fauna. Traverse up the escarpment on the Scenic Cableway and enjoy a dreamtime story of the formation of the Jamison Valley on the Scenic Skyway, 270m above the rainforest.
Package inclusions:
- Welcome to Country
- Guided tour on Gundungurra Country
- Rides on the Scenic Railway, Cableway and Skyway with Uncle David King or a First Nations guide
- Topics include: Gundungurra Lore and dreamtime storytelling, bush tucker, significance of the LyreBird and other animals and plants
Additional inclusions:
- Smoking ceremony with clap sticks
- Food and beverage packages with grazing boards, artisan cheeses and local wine and beer options
*Lyrebird in Gundungurra
Guulong* Package
Welcome to Country, a traditional practice done over thousands of years, is a respectful invitation
welcoming you onto the land. The practice often incorporates a smoking ceremony and clapsticks. Start your next event in the Blue Mountains with a Welcome to Country at Scenic World whether you’re staying here or going elsewhere on Country.
Package inclusions:
- Welcome to Country with Uncle David King
- Smoking ceremony with clap sticks
Additional options:
- Gundungurra Culture talk and/or tour with Uncle David King
- Food and beverage packages with grazing boards, artisan cheeses and local wine and beer options
*Wombat in Gundungurra
Wumbarrung* package
Perched on the escarpment overlooking the majestic Jamison Valley and iconic Three Sisters, Scenic World is the quintessential Blue Mountains venue. With a range of spaces and packages available, including after the rest of Scenic World closes, we specialise in customising private events and tours to create memories that will last a lifetime. Add to this an exclusive Gundungurra cultural experience to create your unforgettable event.
Package inclusions:
- Choice of venue – The Terrace, Restaurant, Balcony or Rainforest Room
- Welcome to Country
- Gundungurra Culture talk by Uncle David King
- Food and beverage packages with grazing boards, artisan cheeses and local wine and beer options
Additional options:
- Smoking ceremony with clap sticks
- All Scenic World rides and attractions – Skyway, Railway, Cableway and Walkway
- Tour with Uncle David King on Gundungurra Country (twilight walk options also available).
*Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo in Gundungurra
