NAIDOC High Tea

Strangers’ Function Room

NAIDOC Week Special High Tea Experience
- Wednesday, 8 July 2026
- 12:00pm – doors open
- 12:30pm – high tea served
- 2:30pm – concludes
- $85 per person
- Strangers’ Room at NSW Parliament House
Menus
- Chefs selection of sweet & savoury high tea items thoughtfully crafted using native Australian ingredients
- Paired with premium coffee and native Australian teas by Indigiearth
- Beverages can be ordered on the day
Minimum 1 person, Maximum 24
A credit card guarantee is required for this package
If your booking is cancelled within 24 hours a cancellation fee may apply
The bill must be settled on the day
Bookings are essential

NAIDOC Week Special High Tea Experience

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with an exceptional one-day-only High Tea experience that honours Australia’s rich Indigenous culture through flavour and storytelling. Enjoy a Chef’s selection of sweet and savoury creations, thoughtfully crafted using native Australian ingredients, paired with premium coffee and native Australian teas by Indigiearth.

Indigenous Ingredients & Cultural Significance

Sweet Ingredients

Macadamia Nut
Native to eastern Australia, macadamias were a valued bush food rich in protein and healthy fats.
Wattle Seed
An important staple ingredient traditionally ground into flour and used in damper-style breads.
Strawberry Gum
A native eucalyptus with a distinctive berry flavour, used traditionally for both flavour and medicinal purposes.
Lemon Myrtle
A native plant known for its strong citrus aroma, widely used in both food and traditional remedies.
Davidson Plum
A tart rainforest fruit rich in vitamins and antioxidants, commonly used in jams and chutneys.

Savoury Ingredients

Kangaroo
A significant traditional protein source, sustainably hunted and widely used across Aboriginal nations.
Crocodile
Traditionally consumed in northern Australia, often cooked over coals.
Green Ants
A native ingredient traditionally consumed for their distinctive citrus flavour and valued for both culinary and medicinal uses.
Bush Tomato
A native ingredient prized for its rich, earthy flavour.
Pepperberry (Mountain Pepper)
A native spice known for its distinctive peppery flavour and traditional medicinal uses.

Cultural Context

For Aboriginal peoples, food is deeply connected to:

Country
Seasonal knowledge
Sustainability
Ceremony
Medicine
Community

Ingredients are traditionally harvested with care and respect, following cultural practices that support regeneration and honour the land.

Featuring

Microwave Jenny, an acclaimed Aboriginal Australian pop, folk, and soul duo.

Celebrated for their organic, stripped-back sound featuring real instruments and heartfelt, relatable storytelling.

Tessa & Brendon Boney have toured all over Australia, the UK and Taiwan, played The Woodford Folk Festival, The Dreaming Festival, The Adelaide Fringe Festival, Peats Ridge Festival, Festival of the Sun, AWME and the Bluesfest in Byron Bay.

About Naidoc Week

Naidoc Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

Special dietaries

Due to the intricate and carefully curated nature of our High Tea offering, we are only able to accommodate Vegetarian (V) and gluten free (GF) dietary requirements.

We are unable to offer Dairy Free or other specialised dietary alternatives for a High Tea experience, however a bespoke lunch menu can be arranged as an alternative from the a la carte menu.

We encourage you to review the menu ahead of your visit to ensure it meets your dietary needs. For any other allergies or dietary needs, we recommend ordering from our à la carte lunch menu.

We do make every effort to prevent cross contamination but are unable to guarantee that food items on our menu are free from any specific allergens and may contain traces of allergens.

Children

Children are welcome at Strangers’ Restaurant, if you require a high chair, please advise at the time of booking. Children under 12 can either share a meal or order from the Children’s Menu which is available from your waiter on the day, to view the current menu, please click here.

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