Connect with the World’s Oldest Living Culture: Aboriginal Culture & Heritage in the NT 

The Northern Territory (NT) is a region rich in Aboriginal culture and heritage, offering immersive experiences in stories, artwork, and ancient traditions spanning over 60,000 years. Aboriginal Territorians are the custodians of the world’s oldest living culture, providing unique access to cultural experiences found nowhere else in Australia or the world. 

Connecting with Aboriginal Culture in the NT 

There are many ways to connect with the rich culture and history of the NT, including locally guided tours, bush tucker dining, desert and basket weaving, countless art galleries, important spiritual attractions, and world-heritage listed national parks featuring ancient aboriginal rock art. 

Explore a 7-day Aboriginal Cultural Experience  

• in the Top End 

• in the Red Centre

Cultural Events

The Northern Territory also hosts many Aboriginal Art and Cultural events throughout the year where you can learn about and celebrate Aboriginal culture and heritage. Some of the main events include:

• Barunga Festival
• Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair
• Parrtjima – A Festival in Light
• Taste of Kakadu
• Desert Harmony Festival

Find out more about upcoming Aboriginal Cultural Events and Celebrations in the NT here.

Aboriginal Art

Aboriginal heritage in the NT comes alive through the art that encompasses the region. From the Aboriginal rock art that lines the walls of the region’s national parks, to the extensive collection of contemporary, indigenous Aboriginal art in art galleries across the NT.

There are many art galleries throughout the Northern Territory where you can admire and purchase Aboriginal art. Some examples of popular art galleries across the Territory include:

• Uluru: Maruku Arts, Walkatjara Art, Gallery of Central Australia

• Alice Springs: Araluen Arts Centre, Albert Namatjira Gallery

• Katherine: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre, Mimi Aboriginal Art and Crafts

• Darwin: Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Special sites like Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Kakadu National Park feature stunning rock art. Kakadu, home to the Bininj/Mungguy people for over 65,000 years, boasts more than 5,000 Aboriginal rock art sites.

Discover more about Indigenous Aboriginal Art in the NT here.

To truly appreciate and learn about Aboriginal culture and heritage, the Northern Territory is unparalleled. Explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Red Centre and the Top End, and discover their ancient history and deep cultural significance.