Experience

 

The community of Beswick, or Wugularr, was settled on the lands of the Bagala clan of the Jawoyn people.

One of the most sacred and celebrated places on Wugularr country is Melkjulumbu, 15kms along the Waterhouse River and also known as Beswick Falls. This special secret, has been enjoyed by locals for thousands of years. The Waterhouse is supplied by freshwater springs North in Arnhem Land and its lake is filled with an abundance of fish and freshwater crocodiles. Beswick Falls is also populated by mythical creatures including mermaids and mimi spirits with their pets, the rock wallabies. In recent times, Beswick Falls was home to the renowned Walking with Spirits Festival, celebrating the stories, spirits and culture of Melkjulumbu and its people

Pricing

$295 AUD per adult, $100 AUD children (10-16yo)
$700 AUD Family (2 adults and 2 children)

YOUR OWN 4WD REQUIRED FOR THIS TOUR OR 3 SEATS AVAILABLE IN OUR 4WD

(Beswick Falls is not accessible to the public and your special entry permit is included in the tour price)

2022 DAY TOURS
Melkjulumbu (Beswick Falls) Cultural Tour

Duration: Full Day Tour - Approx 6 Hours (10am - 4pm)
Available: Tues - Thurs, May - Sept
Maximum 12 people per tour

Join us for an exclusive tour of the stunning Wugularr landscape, home to the culturally significant Melkjulumbu falls and renowned Walking with Spirits Festival. This sacred place is only accessible with one of our local guides, they’ll take you along the Waterhouse River, passing a large billabong, with plenty of wildlife to see; birds, kangaroos, brumbies, buffalo and more. You’ll then travel on foot down a sandy track to reveal the splendour of Beswick Falls where you will spend the afternoon walking, swimming or fishing and soaking up the ancient stories of this magical place told by our local guides who grew up playing, hunting and camping on this river system.

Your ticket also includes a guided tour of the treasured Blanasi Collection at Djilpin Arts. Curated by the late elder and “didjeridu master” David Blanasi, this collection is the among the finest examples of West Arnhem art available to the public. Kept safe on community since 2008, the Collection is preserved in accordance with Blanasi’s vision of sharing culture. There are QR coded interactive tours if you’d like to dive even deeper into these incredible works.

    • Your own 4WD to get to the falls

    • Closed, sturdy footwear

    • Wide Brim Hat

    • Sunglasses

    • 30+ Sunscreen

    • Water bottle

    • Snacks