Ultimate Barunga Festival Package
Single
| 2 guests
BARUNGA FESTIVAL PACKAGE
7-9 JUNE, 2025
DEPARTING DARWIN
This Barunga Festival package is an exclusive, small group experience, designed to immerse you in the heart of the Northern Territory's most iconic Aboriginal cultural event. Join the Barunga Festival, meet Aboriginal people in a remote community, and experience authentic culture, art, music, dance, and bush tucker on the traditional lands of the Jawoyn people.
This fully guided package includes all transport from Darwin, Barunga Festival entry and meals.
A special highlight is an exclusive Dalabon Experience with Manuel Pamkal.
All accommodation is provided at the Barunga Festival campground in comfortable swags. Both single and double options available.
Basic fitness level (ability to walk for 30 minutes) is recommended. This tour is suitable for all types of travellers.
What's included:
Join us for an unforgettable Aboriginal cultural experience at the renowned Barunga Festival. This fully guided, small group package includes everything you need for a unique festival adventure:
Return bus transport from Darwin to Barunga Festival
Full festival entry and guided cultural experiences
Exclusive Dalabon Experience with renowned Aboriginal artist and storyteller Manuel Pamkal
Comfortable swag camping at the festival grounds (single or double configuration)
All meals provided (except breakfast on Day 1 and afternoon tea stops en route)
Stops at Edith Falls for a scenic swim on the return journey
ITINERARY
SATURDAY, 7 JUNE
DARWIN TO BARUNGA
Pick-up in Darwin at 7:00 AM from selected accommodation providers. Stop in Adelaide River and Katherine township, including stops along the way for your chance to grab breakfast (at own cost). Arrival at Barunga Festival approximately 11:00 AM.
Enjoy the festival program, including live performances, art, craft, and sport.
All meals provided: Lunch and Dinner.
Overnight at Barunga Festival campground in swags.
SUNDAY, 8 JUNE
FULL DAY BARUNGA FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
Full day to immerse yourself in the Barunga Festival program. Explore markets, workshops, dance, and music performances.
All meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight at Barunga Festival campground in swags.
MONDAY, 9 JUNE
BARUNGA TO DARWIN VIA EDITH FALLS
Breakfast at the campground.
Departure from Barunga at 9:00 AM.
Stop at Edith Falls (Leliyn) for a swim and walk. Lunch included.
Return journey to Darwin with stops along the way for afternoon tea (at own cost). Estimated arrival in Darwin between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
- Accommodation is provided at the Barunga Festival campground in comfortable swags (single or double configuration).
- All meals are included except for breakfast on Day 1 (opportunity to purchase during the drive).
- All dietary requirements can be accommodated with forward notice.
- For further information, please contact Gorge View Bush Retreat at 0439 627 902.