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Warrane Tour
Discover Gadigal Country through five fascinating sites
Explore Warrane (Sydney Cove) guided by First Nations storytelling, from native plants to public art
More...The Experience
Storytelling is an integral part of Indigenous culture, with history, tradition, and knowledge sharing passed down through generations. In this self-guided audio tour narrated by Bianca Hunt, you'll hear from First Nations community as they guide you around significant sites of Warrane (Sydney Cove). You'll explore public art from First Nations artists, learn about the native flora of Barangaroo Reserve and the Royal Botanic Garden, and deepen your understanding of the Indigenous histories of iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
What's priceless
Deepening your knowledge of significant First Nations sites through living culture and layered histories.
The highlights
- Immerse yourself in the storytelling tradition of the traditional custodians of this land
- Listen to iconic First Nations voices as they guide you around significant Indigenous sites—hear from narrator Bianca Hunt, artist Alison Page, activist Cheree Toka, and cultural educator Jake Ferguson
- Discover significant First Nations public artworks
- View native flora and learn about their significance
- Unlearn colonial narratives and educate yourself on the roots of well-known Gadigal sites
Mastercard and the creators of this experience pay respect to the traditional owners of the land on which this tour takes place. Always was, always will be Aborignal land.
Details
- Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- Experience is available through 31 August 2025
- Transcripts of each stop are available
- Walking shoes, a fully-charged phone and headphones/earbuds are recommended
- By participating, you agree to all our Terms of Use
Fine Print
- Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- Audio Tour can be viewed on Gesso's webpage or by downloading the Gesso app
- Audio walking tour is available until August 2025
- Transcripts of each stop available
- Walking shoes, fully-charged phone and headphones/earbuds recommended
- Tour covers the following sites:
- First Nations artworks including: Mermer Waiskeder: Stories of the Moving Tide, shellwall 2015, Wellama, Edge of Trees and many more along the way
- Sustainability initiatives and native flora at Barangaroo Reserve
- The Royal Botanic Garden, native garden Cadi Jam Ora, and the ancient Wollemi Pine
- The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, and Sydney Opera House
- Significant First Nations sites including: Warrane (Sydney Cove), Warrung (Circular Quay), Tallawoladah (The Rocks), Wahganmuggalee (Farm Cove), and Tubowgule (Bennelong Lawn)
