1 Day Daintree Dreaming - Cairns

LEARN RICH ABORIGINAL CULTURE HUNT AND GATHER GET NATIVE WITH THE KUBIRRI WARRA BROTHERS LEARN HOW TO THROW A SPEAR COOYA BEACH VIEW ARTIFACTS AND TOOLS DAINTREE RIVER NIAU FALLS

Experience this exclusive and authentic tour with Adventure North & Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours. Learn of our area’s rich Aboriginal history and culture, combined with the world’s oldest living rainforest, The World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park.

What makes it Great?

• Unique and personalised itinerary
• Professional Driver and Guide
• Hunting and gathering and tasting local bush tucker!
• Guided rainforest walk 
• Swim in pristine Niau Falls
• Fantastic photo opportunities (don’t forget your camera)

Itinerary:

Travel along one of Australia’s most scenic coastal drives as we travel north of Port Douglas, to Cooya Beach. Walk along the secluded beach and mangroves with one of the Kubirri Warra brothers of Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours who follow the traditions of their ancestors.

During this unique, fun tour you will learn first hand how to throw a spear, track coast resources through the mangroves and search and hunt for fish, mudcrabs and mussels. Learn about bush tucker and bush medicines. Nothing is wasted. Enjoy morning tea on the balcony of their family home, overlooking the ocean, of fresh homemade damper, tea/coffee and taste what you have caught and collected throughout your morning.

The Walker brothers demonstrate different Aboriginal artifacts and their uses. Maybe learn how to play a didgeridoo!

Continue north of the Daintree Village, for a 1 hour crocodile and wildlife spotting cruise on the Daintree River. Enjoy a picnic lunch before travelling to the spectacular Niau Falls on a secluded 450 acre private property.

The Niau falls are a pristine natural wonder waiting for you to discover in the heart of the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park. You will see strange, primitive plants and learn about the original French settler family. Hear of their incredible story of survival. Your guided rainforest walk will unlock the secrets of this fascinating eco-system. Time for a swim in this magical rainforest environment, (don’t forget your swimmers).

Your amazing day of discovery comes to a close as you are returned to your accommodation

Inclusions:

• Return accommodation transfers
• Morning tea and picnic lunch
• Guided walk and Niau Falls
• Free time in Port Douglas
• Professional and experienced driver/guide
• 2 hour coastal walk with Kuku Yulanji Cultural Habitat Tours

Departs: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
Cairns 7.30am–6.30pm
Northern Beaches 8.00am–6.00pm
Port Douglas 8.30am–5:30pm

Child rates apply 3-14yrs 

What to bring: Hat, Sunscreen, insect repellent, towel and swimmers

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