KUNUNURRA HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Morning with the Makers: Inside Western Australia’s Oldest Aboriginal‑Owned Art Centre
A focused 1.5‑hour morning visit to Waringarri Arts that pairs a traditional Mantha welcome with studio access, artist conversation and tastings of homemade damper and bush foods.
Morning with the Makers: Inside Western Australia’s Oldest Aboriginal‑Owned Art Centre.
Set in Kununurra, the Art Centre Tour at Waringarri Arts offers a compact, intimate immersion into Indigenous creativity and history: a traditional Mantha welcome, guided conversation with working artists and the chance to taste homemade damper and bush foods while learning about the centre’s role as the oldest Aboriginal‑owned art centre in Western Australia.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A First for Western Australia
Waringarri Arts is the oldest Aboriginal‑owned art centre in Western Australia; the tour explains that history and its continuing cultural significance.
Mantha: A Traditional Welcome
Each tour begins with a Mantha (traditional welcome) that frames the visit, followed by a guided introduction to Indigenous art practices and the centre’s story.
Artists, Studios and Bush Food
Guests move through working studios to converse with artists and sample homemade damper and bush foods—an informal, sensory way to connect to culture and craft.
What the day feels like
What the tour actually feels like
This is a deliberate, conversational morning: arrive at the Waringarri Arts centre, take part in a Mantha, then circulate through studio spaces while artists work and explain technique and stories. The visit closes with tastings of homemade damper and bush foods and an opportunity to ask questions and take advantage of an artwork discount voucher.
THE HERITAGE
A First for Western Australia
Waringarri Arts is the oldest Aboriginal‑owned art centre in Western Australia; the tour explains that history and its continuing cultural significance.
THE WELCOME
Mantha: A Traditional Welcome
Each tour begins with a Mantha (traditional welcome) that frames the visit, followed by a guided introduction to Indigenous art practices and the centre’s story.
THE TASTE
Artists, Studios and Bush Food
Guests move through working studios to converse with artists and sample homemade damper and bush foods—an informal, sensory way to connect to culture and craft.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tours run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am to 12:30pm (1.5 hours). The operator may cancel or reschedule tours because of cultural seasonal conditions or road issues.
Bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat, a camera and a smile. The operator supplies cold water, insect repellent and hand sanitizer.
The tour includes a traditional welcome, studio access, tastings and a Waringarri Arts artwork discount voucher. Discounts are available for large groups (10+); contact the operator.
Meet at Waringarri Arts, 16 Speargrass Rd, Kununurra (please arrive five minutes before the tour). Pickup from Kununurra Visitor Centre (75 Coolibah Drive) is available on request.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the Art Centre Tour run and how long is it?
The morning tour runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am to 12:30pm and lasts 1.5 hours.
Where do I meet the group?
Meet at Waringarri Arts, 16 Speargrass Rd, Kununurra; please arrive five minutes before the tour. Pickup from Kununurra Visitor Centre (75 Coolibah Drive) can be arranged on request.
What does the tour include?
The visit includes a Mantha (traditional welcome), guided time in galleries and studios with artists, tastings of homemade damper and bush foods, and a Waringarri Arts artwork discount voucher.
How much does the tour cost?
Adult tickets are $85; children aged 5–15 are $45.
Are there booking minimums or cancellation policies I should know about?
A four‑person minimum booking is required for tours to operate; if a tour is cancelled due to not meeting the minimum, or for cultural seasonal or road conditions, the operator will offer a date change or refund.
What should I bring on the tour?
Bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and a camera; the operator provides cold water, insect repellent and hand sanitizer.