Cairns: Aboriginal Coastal Adventure & Mossman Gorge Tour

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Embark on an Aboriginal cultural journey on the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people.

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

Description

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.

Includes

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

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

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