Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre
A non-profit, education- and tourism-focused space celebrating the world's oldest living culture.
Overview
Situated on Wadawurrung/Wathaurong Country along the Surf Coast Highway, the Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre is a non-profit centre that offers a welcoming introduction to contemporary Indigenous culture.
Enveloped by native trees and surrounded by walkways and gardens, the multi-purpose space hosts interactive cultural programs for all age groups, while an on-site gallery showcases traditional and contemporary works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all over Australia.
The gift shop stocks an impressive range of handmade Indigenous items from arts and craft to tools and artifacts, as well as native herbs and spices, sauces and jams. You can sample some for yourself at the on-site cafe, too, which showcases Indigenous ingredients in a relaxed setting, complete with an open fire.