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 at the main entrance.
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. Join 2022 NAIDOC Creative Award winner and Nyul Nyul Saltwater man Lowell Hunter, Salty One, for an unforgettable art and cultural experience. Feel the sand beneath your feet as you co-create a large-scale sand artwork, guided by Lowell’s deep connection to culture and First Nations art. Then, see the full piece come to life through breathtaking aerial drone footage.
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 to move to your capacity in an expressive remembering of 'returning home' to the living world with the 14 elements of Wayapa.
Taking place on our Amphitheatre Stage. Complimentary with your bathing experience.
Welcome to Country with Jaeden Williams | Friday 11 July 6pm to 6:15pm
To initiate our NAIDOC week Showcase Performance, Jaeden Williams will guide us through Welcome to Country.
Taking place on our Amphitheatre Stage.
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.
