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Connecting Cultures and Experiencing Life on Country in 2026
Are you ready to take part in a journey that goes beyond the classroom and deep into the heart of Australia’s remote homelands?
Join us in either or both April and July 2026 for an unforgettable immersion in the Red Centre or Cape York, two of the most culturally rich and breathtaking regions in Australia. You’ll stay in privately held, remote homelands that are inaccessible outside of this setting and witness the impact of Red Earth programs firsthand.
Red Centre and Cape York First Nations Immersions
Red Centre
Saturday, 11th to Friday, 17th April 2026 (7 days)
$1,850 per person
- Day 1: Yulara (Uluru) - Fly into Yulara to meet your Red Earth Leaders, visit the Cultural Centre to learn about the cultural and spiritual significance of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, then settle into camp and share your first evening reflection around the fire.
- Day 2: Mala Walk and Kata Tjuta - Take part in the Mala Walk at the base of Uluru to hear stories of its creation and significance, visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) to walk through the Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge, reflect on the deep spiritual connection to Country and the role of place in cultural learning, and end the day with an evening reflection in preparation for the journey into community.
- Days 3-4: Homeland & Wattarka - Travel to your first Homeland where you’ll be welcomed by the Traditional Owners, listen to Dreaming stories and learn their cultural importance, take part in cultural workshops such as weaving, art, spear throwing, and music, and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing remote communities. Reflect on how to integrate Indigenous perspectives into classroom teaching, visit the beautiful Watarrka National Park to walk around the Rim of Kings Canyon, and spend Night 3 on the Homeland and Night 4 at Kings Creek Station.
- Days 5-6: Second Homeland - Travel to your second Homeland where you’ll be welcomed to Country by the Traditional Owners, take part in activities such as foraging for bush tucker and preparing traditional foods, collecting and using bush medicine, and deepening your connection to the natural landscape through cultural teachings and perspectives.
- Day 7: Return Home - Make the most of your final morning by watching the sunrise over the stunning Country before flying home from Alice Springs.
Cape York
Saturday, 4th July to Friday, 10th July 2026 (7 days)
$1,600 per person
- Day 1: Welcome to Country - Be picked up from the airport or Cairns and travel to a remote Homeland community, receive a Welcome to Country and hear local stories of culture and connection, then settle in and share an evening reflection around the fire.
- Day 2: Living and Learning on Country - Spend a full day immersed in Homeland life as you participate in cultural learning activities with Traditional Owners exploring language, art, and bush knowledge while gaining insights into daily life, connection to land, and the responsibilities of caring for Country, before ending the day with an evening yarning circle and reflection session with educators and hosts.
- Day 3: Rock Art and Country - Travel to a different Homeland for a Rock Art Tour guided by Traditional Owners, hear stories of the ancient art sites and their significance, spend time fishing and learning about traditional food practices, reflect on the role of storytelling, sustainability, and place-based education, and return to camp for an evening reflection around the fire.
- Day 4: Hope Vale Community and Cultural Expression - Visit the Hope Vale community to connect with local educators and leaders, explore the Arts Centre, local Church, and community initiatives that strengthen cultural identity, and reflect on community resilience and the role of education in reconciliation.
- Day 5: Atherton Tablelands and Yidinji Country - Travel south to the Atherton Tablelands to meet Yidinji Indigenous cultural educators for a Welcome to Country and guided tour through Danbulla National Park, learn about the region’s cultural, spiritual, and environmental significance, reflect on how Indigenous ecological knowledge can inform classroom practice, and enjoy an overnight stay at Lake Tinaroo.
- Day 6: Great Barrier Reef - Travel south after your time on Country for another adventure. A full-day snorkelling tour of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, brought to life by your marine biologist and cultural guides on board. Learn about traditional reef management and the intersection of culture and conservation, then stay overnight at the Colonial Club and share a final group reflection.
- Day 7: Return Home - Visit the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair and Red Earth HQ, take part in a final reflection and closing circle, then transfer to Cairns Airport for your flights home.