Jellurgal Journey Tour

Please note: A minimum of four guests is required for this experience to operate. We appreciate your understanding.

Why you can’t miss this tour

The Jellurgal Journey isn’t just a tour—it’s an invitation to become part of something timeless. With captivating storytelling, hands-on experiences, and unforgettable encounters with nature, this is a chance to explore a rich culture that has thrived for over 60,000 years.

Embark on the Jellurgal Journey: a deep dive into Aboriginal culture and heritage!

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that takes you on a journey through time, culture, and nature! Our Jellurgal Journey Tours are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with the rich heritage of the Aboriginal people and discover the stunning natural beauty that has shaped their way of life for thousands of years.

This immersive three-hour experience is unlike any other – a perfect blend of storytelling, art, nature, and performance that will leave you awe-inspired.

What’s in store for you?

• Dreaming Amphitheatre Presentation: Step into a world of ancient knowledge with our 3D map interpretation that brings the stories of the land to life.
• Live Aboriginal Dance & Ochre Anointment: Feel the rhythm of the Dreamtime through an authentic dance performance and participate in the traditional ochre anointment ceremony.
• Guided Walk on Jellurgal Mountain: Wander through sacred ground as you explore the ancient midden on the Dreaming Mountain – a place where culture and nature collide.
• Creative Art Workshop: Let your inner artist shine as you design and paint your very own Aboriginal-inspired art piece to take home as a lasting memory of your journey.

During the tour, you’ll discover:

• Dreamtime Legends: Uncover ancient Aboriginal stories that are tied to the very land you walk upon, bringing the past and present together.
• Traditional Ecological Practices: Learn how the land’s original custodians lived in harmony with nature, from sustainable practices to respecting the environment.
• Cultural Awareness: Gain a deeper understanding of Aboriginal culture, values, and traditions that have been passed down through generations.
• Native Flora and Fauna: Discover how the plants and animals of this region played a crucial role in the everyday life of the Aboriginal people, shaping their survival and rituals.

Tour times / Duration

Journey Tours are available on Tuesday - Friday.

3.5 hours

(9.00 am - 12.30 pm)

Wheelchair and pram accessibility

The Oceanview track offers limited wheelchair and pram-assisted access. Our accessibility statement can be found here

Holders of a valid Companion Card receive free entry (one companion only) when accompanying a valid Concession Card holder who has purchased an admission ticket.

Difficulty

The Oceanview track makes its way along the coastline leading from Tallebudgera Creek around to Burleigh Point. 

The track is 1.2km one-way and a 'Grade 2' walk, meaning that the track is a hardened surface with gentle hill sections and occasional steps. No bushwalking experience is required and wheelchair assisted and pram assisted access is possible.

Weather and changes to the tour

The Gold Coast averages 245 days of clear and sunny weather throughout the year and maintains a warm sub-tropical climate during most seasons with an average of 20-28°C in summer and 11-21°C in winter. Walking Jellurgal in summer months can be quite warm but the rainforest areas can offer a cool escape. Our guides will monitor the heat conditions and alter the tour accordingly if required.

At the very top of Jellurgal, large hexagonal columns of rock and boulders can be seen scattered down the slope. The movement of these boulders is an ongoing natural geological process and there is at times a risk of rockfall during severe weather. For the safety of visitors, the state government Department of Environment and Science will sometimes close a section of the Oceanview walking track during periods of increased risk. This can be before, during or after conditions of high winds, high rainfall, low temperature or fire. If this section of track is closed, your Jellurgal tour will be altered to avoid this area.

What to bring

We recommend:

• flat shoes suitable for walking
• a hat
• sunscreen
• a bottle of water

You may want to bring swimming attire and towels for a swim at the picturesque Tallebudgera Creek after the tour. A lifeguard-patrolled beach is located a short walk from the centre.