NAIDOC Week at Peninsula Hot Springs
Friday 11 July, 2025
National NAIDOC Week is a celebration of the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples
This year's National NAIDOC Week celebrations will run from 6 July to 13 July, with each nationwide event honouring the enduring strength and vitality of Indigenous cultures. This year's theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vitality & Legacy, representing not only the achievements of past but the bright future ahead, empowered by strength of young leaders, the vision of communities, and the legacy of ancestors.
On Friday, 11 July, during NAIDOC Week, we're proudly partnering with First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing to host complimentary activities focused on mindfulness, art, and sound, celebrating this significant moment in Australian culture. As a highlight to our program, we're pleased to welcome Australian singer-songwriter Dan Sultan to perform on our Amphitheatre stage.
details of our program
Blak Fig Coffee Caravan | Friday 11 July 9am to 3pm
We are delighted to welcome Blak Fig Coffee Caravan to support us during out NAIDOC Week celebrations. Blak Fig is an organisation providing entry-level, on-the-job training opportunities and qualifications in hospitality for First Nations people. Through mentoring programs and a culturally-safe workplace, we’re supporting local mob to overcome some of the barriers they may face on a pathway to long-term employment.
Located near the Amphitheatre pools.
Sand Art Meditation with Salty One | Friday 11 July 2pm to 4:30pm
Engaging with sand, whether through raking, pouring, or sculpting, stimulates your senses and grounds you in the present. The sensation of the grains, the visual designs, and the thoughtful, slow movements all contribute to a calming effect on the mind. Experience the artistic and therapeutic journey of shaping sand with creative artist Lowell Hunter, Salty One, as this activity reflects your internal state and allows you to express emotions and thoughts without words.
Taking place in our Mandala Sand Art and Yoga space. Complimentary with your bathing experience.
Wayapa Wuurrk with Alana Marsh | Friday 11 July 3pm to 3:30pm
Wayapa Wuurrk is an Earth connection practice grounded in Aboriginal spirituality and culture, designed to promote wellbeing through a deep connection to the land. Join Wayapa Wuurrk trainer and practitioner Alana Marsh as she invites you on a journey of mindful movement and narrative meditation focusing on deep earth connection and collective wellbeing.
Taking place on our Amphitheatre Stage. Complimentary with your bathing experience.
Showcase Performance with Dan Sultan | Friday 11 July 6pm to 7:15pm
We welcome the dynamic performer Dan Sultan to Peninsula Hot Springs for our special NAIDOC Week celebration. This multi-ARIA Award-winning Australian singer-songwriter is acclaimed for his powerful voice and deep emotional resonance. He passionately highlights Indigenous perspectives in contemporary music, using storytelling to delve into themes of identity, love, and resilience, and continues to evolve as an artist offering raw and honest reflections shaped by his lived experience and cultural roots.
Taking place on our Amphitheatre Stage. Complimentary with your bathing experience.
