Yitpi Yartapuultiku is a new and exciting Aboriginal Cultural Centre situated on the banks of the Port River, in the heart of Port Adelaide.

This one-of-a-kind facility celebrates the region’s diverse culture and Kaurna heritage, will boost tourism, and strengthen the local economy through inclusive community participation, and immersive learning experiences. It offers a mix of attractions and services including guided tourism experiences, art exhibitions, nature play spaces, community services, and educational programs that invite exploration in a rich natural setting.

The development of Yitpi Yartapuultiku has been undertaken together with Kaurna Custodians and the Yitpi Yartapuultiku Aboriginal Working Group, the City of PAE, Ashley Halliday Architects and WAX Design. Through deep listening and observation throughout the design and development process, cultural practices and narratives have been seamlessly integrated, ensuring an authentic representation of heritage and culture.

A project years in the making, Yitpi Yartapuultiku officially opened on Sunday 1 June 2025, during National Reconciliation Week, amplifying its powerful message of unity and healing.

We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from anyone wanting to collaborate with us to deliver programs and activities that will bring Yitpi Yartapuultiku to life as a space where people can meet, learn, experience, grow and develop strong cultural connections.

Whether you are an individual, community group or organisation, if you have an idea for a program, event, project, workshop or other activity, we would like to hear from you. Find out more about how you can submit an expression of interest.

To stay up to date with future community engagement for Yitpi Yartapuultiku and other City of PAE projects visit the Yitpi Yartapuultiku project page on our website.

The Yitpi Yartapuultiku “Living Shoreline” redevelopment is supported by the Commonwealth Government through the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.