Broken Head Aboriginal Tour Byron Bay: Stories & bush tucker

Walk coastal rainforests with Arakwal guide Delta Kay, tasting bush tucker by the waves

A guided Aboriginal tour in Byron Bay led by local Arakwal Bundjalung guide Delta Kay, walking 1.6 km through coastal rainforest and rocky coves while learning about significant places, traditional stories and local history. The tour includes the story of The Three Sisters, information about 'King' Bobby and the Bray family, and often features sightings of local wildlife including Wajung the dolphin and Miwing the sea eagle. The walk ends with bush tucker tasting, bush tea and a biscuit. The tour takes 1.5 hours and requires a moderate level of physical fitness.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided Aboriginal walk and bush tasting

• Walk 1.6 km coastal rainforest
• Learn local history and stories
• See wildlife like dolphin and sea eagle
• Taste bush tucker foods and tea

The experience

This tour moves through the rainforest and along the coast near Broken Head, a 1.6 km return walk that takes about 1.5 hours. Your guide Delta Kay, a local Arakwal Bundjalung woman, shares the stories and history of the land itself: the story of The Three Sisters, the history of 'King' Bobby and the Bray family, and the significance of the places you walk through. The moderate pace and distance suit most travelers, though the terrain is uneven and involves some climbing.

Along the way you learn about the unique biodiversity of the area. Wildlife sightings are common: Wajung the dolphin often appears in the water below, and Miwing the sea eagle hunts overhead. The walk ends at a quieter spot where the group gathers for bush tucker (traditional foods prepared and shared) along with bush tea and a biscuit. This is where the tour slows down and the conversation often deepens, with time to ask questions about what you've seen and heard.

What’s included

• Guided tour with local Arakwal Bundjalung guide.
• 1.6 km coastal rainforest walk.
• bush tucker tasting.
• bush tea and biscuit.

Before you book

Days and timesFridayDeparts at 16:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (16 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 30 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Explore Byron Bay

Is this one for you?The moderate 1.5-hour walk suits travelers who can manage uneven terrain and some climbing, and who want to learn Arakwal history and stories directly from a local guide rather than from a visitor center or book.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the walk like on the Broken Head Aboriginal Tour?

The walk covers 1.6 km return and takes about 1.5 hours at a moderate pace. The terrain is uneven with some climbing, moving through coastal rainforest and along rocky coves with views of crashing waves. You'll need a moderate level of physical fitness to complete it comfortably.

Who leads the Broken Head Aboriginal Tour?

Delta Kay, a local Arakwal Bundjalung woman, guides the tour. She shares the stories and history of the land, including traditional narratives and local history specific to the Byron Bay area.

What wildlife might I see on this tour?

Wajung the dolphin often appears in the water below the cliffs, and Miwing the sea eagle is frequently spotted hunting overhead. The coastal rainforest also supports abundant wildlife, though sightings vary by season and time of day.

What happens at the end of the Broken Head Aboriginal Tour?

The tour ends with a gathering where you taste bush tucker, traditional foods, and share bush tea and a biscuit. This is a quieter moment to reflect on what you've learned and ask questions about the stories and places you've visited.