Loud & Proud - West Mac' Ranges & Hermannsburg - Private Tour - Full Day
- Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
- Product code: WMHPTFD
The Western Arrarnta People have been keeping culture, singing stories for 10’s of 1000’s of years. In 1877, Lutheran Pastors from Germany arrived on horseback and settled by an ancient River. Together they interpreted new songs in the tradition of Christianity and Western Arrarnta Language. Their voices echoed across this arid land reaching many other language groups. In the 1960’s, the choir movement reached its pinnacle. Then a resurgence occurred when British Guyana born Choir Master happened to visit Alice Springs in 2006. Come, visit the roots of The Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s choir. Learn about their story, living in some of Australia’s most remote outback Aboriginal Communities. On tour they perform 16th Century baroque, in language, along with early romantic hymns on the world stage – Sydney Opera House, German Cathedrals, Washington DC and more. Featured in the documentary The Song Keepers, these are the strong voices of community and culture. Finish the day on the banks of a waterhole cradled by ancient orange ridges. Simply stunning!
Please Note:
Visitation to Indigenous communities or meeting with Indigenous Peoples is dependent on the local community, organisation, business, family group or individuals. Arrangements with Indigenous Peoples are not guaranteed should cultural and family obligations arise. Should an arrangement become unavailable, surrounding landscape, natural beauty and adventure remains a fulfilling and special experience. Thank you in advance for your understanding and flexibility.Includes:
- 8 Hours
- 1 to 4 Guests - Exclusive Tour
- Door to Door
- Drinking water
- Esky
- Entry Fees
Activities & Highlights:
- West MacDonnell Ranges
- Hermannsburg Historical Precinct, Easy WC accessible
- Famous Apple Strudel (seasonal)
- Bethlehem Lutheran Chuch (by arrangement) *
- Art Gallery & Shop
- Swim in Ellery Bighole (warmer months) OR
- Swim & Walk at Ormiston Gorge
- Ormiston Ghost Gum Lookout 30 min return, Medium
- Ormiston Gorge Waterhole 10 min return, Easy WC accessible
- Yes We Can (customise for you)
Please Bring:
- Sturdy closed walking shoes
- Long pants & sleeved shirt
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Refillable water bottle up to 1 litre/person
- Swimmers, togs, thongs, towel
- Backpack
- Share the love, support local micro enterprise - community supermarket, Kata Anga Tea Rooms (seasonal), Taarna Kiosk (seasonal)
- BYO food & refreshments
