'Such an overwhelming feeling': Guide reveals secret detail in ancient rock paintings
Nowhere else on Earth lets you experience Australia's Indigenous culture like the Northern Territory.
On a recent visit to Australia's Red Centre, 9Travel's David Whitehill discovered more about how Aboriginal culture is the heart and soul of these lands.
"The Northern Territory is rich in beautiful landscapes and deeply rooted in traditions dating back over 60,000 years," David shares.
Watch the video above.
Twin Fall, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory Tourism NT
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The Territory is home to many significant Aboriginal sites, such as Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Kakadu National Park, where you can witness ancient rock art galleries and learn about traditional ways of life.
And one of the best ways to do this is by listening to local stories from guide - a guide like Tasha Nadji, a traditional owner from the Bunitj clan.
"My grandfather and some of our ancestors have got some amazing paintings in this area," she shares.
"There's stories of our ancestors sitting on our flood plains as European boats, Dutch boats were travelling out, that's a long time ago."
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David Whitehill explores the Northern Territory with Tasha Nadji. Nine
Tasha says most of the artwork can still be used today as a guide to the land.
"Everything you see up in the rock art in Kakadu is still available in the country surrounding you," she says.
David points out that visiting the Northern Territory is like nothing else in Australia because of the ancient concept of 'country' - the deep connection between Indigenous people, land, and the natural environment.
"Visiting these places gives travellers a deeper understanding of the sacredness of the land, and its importance to Aboriginal people," he adds.
See more of David's visit in the video.
- Brought to you by Tourism Northern Territory.
