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Firescreek Botanical Winery Aboriginal Experiences
Things To Do Holgate, Central Coast, New South Wales
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An unforgettable display of Aboriginal culture led by a highly talented Aboriginal Elder. A rich and primally rewarding hands-on experience for the whole family, learning from local Darkinjung Elder about a diverse range of Aboriginal culture and traditions. Experience the art of an Elders Aboriginal storytelling, feel the vibrations touch your soul from the strength of didgeridoo and clapping stick playing, examine a wide range of traditional Aboriginal tools and artefacts and learn how they were first made and enjoy a wine tasting of award-winning wines under the lemon-scented gums. You will be shown and where seasonally possible and practical be able to taste Australian Native plants and you will be provided with a guided wine tasting with a discussion of how Australian native flora and other botanicals are used to make these unique award-winning wines.
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$150
Arrive at the cellar door at 2:00 pm, where you will be met by a local Darkinjung Elder who will welcome you with a spiritually cleansing smoking ceremony. A smoking ceremony is an Aboriginal custom that involves burning Australian native plants to produce smoke. This will be followed by a masterful didgeridoo display, a wondrous Aboriginal instrument crafted from nature that echos a vibrant and primal sound. A discussion about Australian natives displayed in a handmade Aboriginal coolamon bowl with also be provided, and where seasonally possible, guests will be able to try this Australian bushtucker.
Guests will then be guided through a wine tasting of botanical wines.
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Carpark Family Friendly Pet Friendly - Enquire
