Daintree Dreaming • Aboriginal Cultural Tour
Adult $399|Child 4-14 yrs $299
Family 2A+2C $1374
Departs Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday - Includes Mossman Gorge
Experience a meaningful connection to Aboriginal Culture as you are welcomed to the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people in Tropical North Queensland
Experience Traditional Aboriginal Fishing
Discover the time-honoured fishing and gathering techniques of the Kuku Yalanji people as you explore the picturesque Cooya Beach alongside a knowledgeable member of the Kubirri Warra clan.
Aboriginal Art & Culture
Unleash your creativity in an art class led by acclaimed Aboriginal artist Brian ‘Binna’ Swindley at the renowned Janbal Gallery. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Indigenous artistry.
Small group touring of 16 passengers
Tour departs from Cairns, Palm Cove, Trinity Beach and Port Douglas
Arrive at Cooya (Kuyu Kuyu) Beach for your Coast & Cultural Walk with a Kubirri Warra clan member. Cooya Beach is the traditional fishing grounds of the Kuku Yalanji people. Your guide will take you on a journey across Cooya Beach, demonstrating and teaching traditional fishing and gathering techniques that are still used today to source food for their family. The experience calls for a medium to high level of fitness as guests will be walking across Cooya Beach, through mudflats and wading through coastal waters up to knee height
Aboriginal Art & Culture
Delve into the ancient culture of local Aboriginal people. Join an art class at Janbal Gallery with Aboriginal artist Brian ‘Binna’ Swindley. Binna will share his experiences, his culture and how his people share their stories through art. Make your own canvas to take home, learning techniques from Binna
Mossman Gorge
Visit Manjal Dimbi, the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people. Arrive at Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre, where you will be greeted with a traditional Aboriginal Welcome to country smoking ceremony. Take some time to peruse the gallery and local crafts store at the centre before journeying into the rainforest of Mossman Gorge itself with your experienced Aboriginal guide for an interpretive walk through this ancient environment. Learn about the local Kuku Yalanji people’s special relationship with the land here.
A delicious lunch at the Mayi Café, Mossman Gorge included
- Pickup and drop-off
- Local knowledgeable guide
- Mossman Gorge Rainforest
- Travel by air-conditioned coach
- Two-hour coastal and cultural walk with Aboriginal Guide.
- Aboriginal Art Class
- Lunch at Mossman Gorge
- Transfers available from Cairns, Palm Cove, Trinity Beach and Port Douglas.
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellant
- Water bottle
- Extra cash or credit card for additional purchases
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
Physical Fitness & Mobility Required
This tour is considered Soft Adventure. The traditional Aboriginal Fishing experience calls for a medium to high level of fitness as guests will be walking across Cooya Beach, through mudflats and wading through coastal waters up to knee height.
Not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Tour may operate in reverse subject to tides.
- Pickup and drop-off
- Local knowledgeable guide
- Mossman Gorge Rainforest
- Travel by air-conditioned coach
- Two-hour coastal and cultural walk with Aboriginal Guide.
- Aboriginal Art Class
- Lunch at Mossman Gorge
- Transfers available from Cairns, Palm Cove, Trinity Beach and Port Douglas.
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellant
- Water bottle
- Extra cash or credit card for additional purchases
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
Physical Fitness & Mobility Required
This tour is considered Soft Adventure. The traditional Aboriginal Fishing experience calls for a medium to high level of fitness as guests will be walking across Cooya Beach, through mudflats and wading through coastal waters up to knee height.
Not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Tour may operate in reverse subject to tides.
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