• Cairns: Half-Day Indigenous Cultural Experience
  • Cairns: Half-Day Indigenous Cultural Experience
  • Cairns: Half-Day Indigenous Cultural Experience
  • Cairns: Half-Day Indigenous Cultural Experience
  • Cairns: Half-Day Indigenous Cultural Experience

Cairns: Half-Day Indigenous Cultural Experience

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ID: GYG414925-752487
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Country: Australia

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Immerse yourself in the world of the Mandingalbay Yidinji people as they guide you through Cairns' most significant cultural sites and teach you about their ancient culture on this half-day tour.
Discover the culture of the Mandingalbay Yidinji people, the traditional owners of the land that lies just across the waters from the Cairns Marina, on this guided tour. Enjoy a river cruise in Cairns Harbor, a soap-making lesson, and a traditional smoking ceremony.
Start your tour with a river cruise on the Trinity Inlet. Discover this environment as seen through the eyes of the Mandingalbay Yidinji people and learn about the work being done as part of the indigenous protected area program. This will be followed by a welcome and traditional smoking ceremony.
Next, learn about the traditional flora and fauna of the region, in particular the Alphitonia excelsa (soap tree). Find out how to prepare traditional soap from the tree and get the chance to cool off and clean up before morning tea with your natural bush soap.
During the morning tea, admire a table with a selection of tools and weapons which your guide will hand around and explain both their use and how they were made.
You will also get the chance to admire a 3D map of the area which will help put the area recognized as Mandingalbay Yidinji Country into perspective. Whilst pondering the map, enjoy discussions around land management, pre-contact history, and traditional stories as well the Mandingalbay Yidinji People's aspirations for a sustainable future.
Finish the day with a walk along an ancient pathway through the forest with your guide and learn about the impact each season had on the people. Find out about native bush foods, tools, traditional medicines, and how these things help the Mandingalbay Yidinji stay connected to their ancestors.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Mandingalbay Yidinji People
  • Enjoy the traditional Mandingalbay Yidinji welcome: a cleansing smoke ceremony
  • Go for a stroll through the bush and discover bush foods, tools, and medicine
  • Sit down to morning tea and ponder traditional Indigenous tools and weapons
  • Cross from Trinity Inlet to Hills Creek on a relaxed river cruise from Cairns

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The guided walk is on a rough surface with loose stones and sand
Biting insects may be present, particularly during the summer/wet season
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
All participants who are over 12 years and 3 months old must present proof of full vaccination
Meet your guide at Mooz Gelato and Juice Bar. Look for the Mandingalbay Ancient Indigenous Tours sign in front of the shop. Your guide will be wearing a blue shirt.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.