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Queensland's oldest stories. Told by the people who carry them.
Book authentic Indigenous experiences across Queensland, led by the families, communities and Knowledge Holders who have called this Country home for over 60,000 years.
Indigenous owned.
Built and run by Indigenous people.
Money stays on Country.
Operators keep 90% of every booking.
Book direct.
You deal with the operator, not a middleman.
Backed by IITOQ.
Every operator is a member of Queensland's independent Indigenous tourism body.
Experiences by Category
Every tour is Indigenous owned. Choose how you'd like to meet Country.
See Queensland the way
it was always meant to be seen.
Queensland isn't just one Country. Indigenous Tourism connects you with Indigenous owned and operated experiences across five Regional Dreamings: Island, Saltwater, Desert, Freshwater and Rainforest. Each has its own languages, Lore and landscapes.
The awareness gap
“82% of international travellers are interested in Indigenous experiences, but only 12% know much about what Australia offers. The demand is already here. Our job is to make sure every tour can be found.”
Source: Tourism Research Australia, cited in the QTIC Queensland First Nations Tourism Strategy 2026 to 2032
Island Dreaming
Island Country from Moreton Bay to the Torres Strait: islands, reefs and the peoples who have always lived with the sea.
Island Dreaming
Minjerribah, K'gari, the Whitsundays, the reef islands and the Torres Strait.
Island Country from Moreton Bay to the Torres Strait: islands, reefs and the peoples who have always lived with the sea.
Saltwater Dreaming
From the Tweed River to the Torres Strait: coastal Country, sea Country stories and culture born of the ocean.
Saltwater Dreaming
From the Tweed River to the Torres Strait, and around to the Gulf.
From the Tweed River to the Torres Strait: coastal Country, sea Country stories and culture born of the ocean.
Top experiencesDesert Dreaming
Ancient red earth, outback sky, and the desert knowledge of peoples who have thrived here for millennia.
Desert Dreaming
Outback Queensland: Barcaldine, Longreach, Winton and the Channel Country.
Ancient red earth, outback sky, and the desert knowledge of peoples who have thrived here for millennia.
Top experiencesFreshwater Dreaming
Rivers, lagoons and waterholes: the life giving freshwater Country that connects coast and inland.
Freshwater Dreaming
River systems, wetlands and waterholes across the state.
Rivers, lagoons and waterholes: the life giving freshwater Country that connects coast and inland.
Rainforest Dreaming
The world's oldest living rainforests, and the cultures that have always called them home.
Rainforest Dreaming
The Wet Tropics, Daintree and the Gondwana rainforests of the south-east.
The world's oldest living rainforests, and the cultures that have always called them home.
Featured Experiences
Handpicked experiences from Queensland's Indigenous operators.
DesertRidgee Didge Tours
SaltwaterBombora Surf School
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Why Book Through Us
Not all Indigenous tourism experiences are equal. Our operators are family owned, culturally authorised and independently verified, so when you book here, you know your money goes directly to the people sharing their culture with you.
90% stays on Country
Operators keep 90% or more of every booking.
Indigenous owned
Every experience is Indigenous owned and operated.
Culturally authorised
Stories shared with permission, by the right people.
Verified operators
Independently checked for quality and safety.
Run an Indigenous owned tour? Join the operators listed here.
Queensland's moment
“Queensland is home to the world's oldest living cultures, yet only 220,000 trips here include an Indigenous experience. With Brisbane 2032 on the horizon, the world is coming. Let's make sure they can find us, book us and come back.”
Tamra Forde, Director of Indigenous Tourism
Indigenous Tourism is part of Queensland's Destination 2045 plan, bringing more visitors to Country, more revenue to Indigenous communities, and richer, more meaningful experiences to everyone who comes.
DESTINATION2045See the Plan
For operatorsYour Country.
Your Country.
Your Stories.
Your Business.
List your tours on Queensland's dedicated Indigenous booking platform. Keep 90% or more of the money, keep the customer relationship, and keep your data.
“OTAs will always have a place in the mix. They just shouldn't own it. When your tours can be found and booked direct, OTAs become one channel among many, not the only door to your business.”
Tamra Forde, Director of Indigenous Tourism