Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Site

Journey through the ancestral home of the Nganguraku People and experience Aboriginal culture with a guided tour through the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Site. This site is of great cultural importance to the First Nations people of the Mid Murray, Riverland, and Mallee regions. It is tied to their Dreaming and serves as a place that preserves the environment, demonstrates their ongoing connection to Country, and provides a sense of belonging.

Getting there

Access to this culturally significant conservation park is exclusively through guided tours led by experienced guides from the Mannum Aboriginal Community Association.

To book a tour, contact the Mannum Aboriginal Community Association Inc. on 0475 914 632 or email: macai-committee@outlook.com

Aboriginal Dreaming

Ngaut Ngaut is an ancestral being in Aboriginal Dreaming stories, sometimes described as a man, woman, demon, or fire demon. The stories about Ngaut Ngaut, including those of a giant-like man and a one-legged woman who teaches children about safety and culture, highlight the rich oral traditions and educational role of the site.

Photo credit: SATC

Educating others

The site plays a significant role in educating non-Indigenous Australians and the world about the rich history and archaeology of Indigenous Australians. Various Aboriginal groups, such as the Ngarrindjeri, Ngaiawang, and Ngarkat, are connected to the stories of Ngaut Ngaut. The Ngarkat people used the site as a water source during droughts and would camp by the river, engaging in ceremonies and intermarriages.

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