Cairns: Aboriginal Coastal Adventure & Mossman Gorge Tour
ID: GYG912101-1437351
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Embark on an Aboriginal cultural journey on the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people.
Embark on a journey to discover the natural beauty and ancient culture of the Kuku Yalanji people. 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.
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 flavors served in the Mayi Café at the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre overlooking the tropical rainforest’s edge.
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.
Highlights
- Discover the natural beauty of the coastal region and the Mossman Gorge
- Learn about traditional bush medicines and foods from a local guide
- Try your hand at throwing a traditional fishing spear on a coastal adventure
- Stroll through the World Heritage Listed rainforest on an elevated boardwalk
- Create your own small canvas to take home with the guidance of an artist
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for the weather
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated
Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended for protection
Cameras are allowed for capturing your experience, but respect the cultural sensitivities
Accessibility may be limited for those with mobility impairments or wheelchair users
People with food allergies should notify in advance
INCLUDED
- Guided tour by a Kubirri Warra clan member
- Lunch infused with bush flavours
- Creation of your own small canvas with guidance from artist Brian 'Binna' Swindley
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the starting point
- Personal expenses
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
