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Subject: Re: Best place to buy authentic aboriginal stuff? Posted on: Tue, 3 Feb 2004 10:25:03 +1100


"Hallvard Tangeraas" wrote in message
news:b0119aeb.0401310121.3eff680b@posting.google.com...
> I'm not one to buy the many cheezy souvenirs in different countries,
> but I've always wanted a boomerang.
>
> I've seen them for sale everywhere, in tourist souvenir shops and
> such, but I'd rather buy it from a more "authentic" aboriginal place
> -any suggestions to where I should go? And possibly see and learn more
> about the aboriginal culture as well.
>
> I'm currently in 1770/Agnes water and will be travelling towards
> Rockhampton. From there I'll be taking a side-trip into Longreach and
> Barcaldine, go back to Rockhampton, then continue my trip along the
> east coast till I get to Cairns, then probably take a flight down to
> Adelaide (possibly to Melbourne instwad if I don't have the time or
> find the money worth it), Canberram then ending at Sydney.
>
> Which of those places would be the best to get this sort of thing?
>
>
> Hallvard

A little north of Cairns is an Aboriginal Dance Troup that perform for
tourists. I haven't seen the performance because I'm not into that sort of
entertainment. They may have some boomerangs for sale there, they are sure
to have souvenirs.


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