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Riversleigh Fossil Dreaming Tour

Riversleigh, Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land)

Located within Waanyi Country, the Riversleigh World Heritage Area is a remarkable window into the past and a deeply significant cultural landscape
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The Doomadgee Dancers performing at the 25th anniversary celebrations at Riversleigh D-Site. The dancers perform songs from the Waanyi, Garawa and Gangalidda languages.

Waanyi-yanyini kalana barri narri jungku.
‘You are now on Waanyi country.’

Kunyba nayi.
‘This is good.’

Kunyba nurri narriyangi, kala-mungkuji.
‘We, the land owners, are happy about you coming.’

Madamba ngambalangka nawunu jambana, nurriyanginkanyini.
‘We have met here on this land of ours.’

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About the Fossil
Dreaming Project

The Riversleigh World Heritage Area is recognised for its internationally significant fossil deposits and the important scientific discoveries that have been made here.

With the support of an Australian Heritage Grant, the Waanyi Native Title Aboriginal Corporation developed this project to tell the story of the area’s cultural significance to the Waanyi People.

Visitors can immerse themselves in fascinating stories from Waanyi Country and take a virtual tour of a 25-million-year-old fossil site in Boodjamulla National Park.

About the Fossil
Dreaming Project

The Riversleigh World Heritage Area is recognised for its internationally significant fossil deposits and the important scientific discoveries that have been made here.

With the support of an Australian Heritage Grant, the Waanyi Native Title Aboriginal Corporation developed this project to tell the story of the area’s cultural significance to the Waanyi People.

Visitors can immerse themselves in fascinating stories from Waanyi Country and take a virtual tour of a 25-million-year-old fossil site in Boodjamulla National Park.

The Riversleigh Fossil Dreaming Project is delivered by the Waanyi Native Title Aboriginal Corporation with funding support from the Commonwealth Government and in collaboration with the Queensland Government.

Thanks also for contributions from Smarte, Everick Heritage, Waanyi Joint Venture, Ngumari Waanyi Rangers, Riversleigh World Heritage Advisory Committee, TFJ Productions, and many other individuals who have supported this project.