A spectacular Aboriginal cultural journey on the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people where you will discover both natural beauty and ancient culture. Included in Tourism Australia's "Discover Aboriginal Experiences" collective, come and explore the lush tropical rainforest, mangrove & mudflats along with Aboriginal art and culture.
Aboriginal Coastal Adventure: Join a Kubirri Warra clan member on an authentic coastal adventure across the beach, mudflats,
and mangroves of their ancestral fishing grounds. Learn about traditional bush medicines and foods and try your hand at throwing
a traditional fishing spear!
Manjal Dimbi - Mossman Gorge: Stroll along trails and elevated boardwalks through the World Heritage Listed rainforest as your
driver guide shares stories and insights. Afterwards enjoy a delicious lunch infused with bush flavours served in the Mayi Café at the
Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre overlooking the tropical rainforest’s edge.
Aboriginal Art & Culture: Visit Janbal Gallery for an immersive art experience with renowned Aboriginal artist Brian 'Binna' Swindley.
Explore how Dreamtime stories about animals, the environment, and language are expressed through cultural art. Binna will
personally guide you through his painting techniques as you create your own small canvas to take home.
Inclusions
- Return Transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas
- Experienced Driver Guide & Luxury Coach
- Aboriginal Coastal Adventure
- Mossman Gorge Guided Rainforest Walk
- Lunch at Mayi Cafe
- Aboriginal Art Class at Janbal Gallery
Exclusions
- Food or Drinks other than indicated
Itinerary
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From 0800 hrs Pickup Cairns
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From 0830 hrs Pickup Palm Cove / Trinity Beach
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From 0900 hrs Pickup Port Douglas
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Aboriginal Coastal Adventure
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Lunch at Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre Mayi Café
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Driver Guided Walk through Mossman Gorge
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Janbal Art Gallery
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1600 hrs Dropoff Port Douglas
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1700 hrs Dropoff Palm Cove / Trinity Beach
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1730 hrs Dropoff Cairns
NOTE: Tour may operate in reverse due to tide times
Highlights
- Aboriginal Coastal Adventure across ancestral fishing grounds with a member of the Kubirri Warra clan
- Learn about traditional bush medicines and foods and throw a traditional fishing spear
- Guided Walk at Manjal Dimbi - Mossman Gorge through World Heritage Listed Rainforest
- Delicious lunch infused with bush flavours at Mayi Cafe overlooking the rainforest's edge
- Aboriginal Art Class with resident artist 'Binna' at Janbal Gallery
- Create your own small canvas to take home
Operating Hours
- Tour operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays with transfers from:
- Cairns - Departs 8am, Returns 5:30pm
- Northern Beaches - Departs 8:30am, Returns 5pm
- Port Douglas - Departs 9am, Returns 4pm
What To Bring
- Comfortable clothes & walking shoes (suitable for beach walk)
- Water bottle
- Insect repellent
- Hat/Sunscreen
- Umbrella/raincoat
Additional Information
- Requires general level of fitness
- Not suitable for those with limited mobility
Terms And Conditions
- Child Price applies to children aged 4 – 14 years. Minimum age 4 years. Family Price includes 2 x adults 2 x Children.
- The information in this document was correct at the time of publication. Itinerary, inclusions and timings may however
change on the day of travel, for operational reasons or circumstances outside our control (i.e. due to inclement
weather or road conditions).
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Cancellation Policy
- Need to change your tour date? Contact us and we can amend or cancel your booking free of charge until 48 hours prior to travel. If you cancel within 48 hours of travel or miss your tour pickup, a cancellation fee of 100% will apply.
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice