Tjapukai By Night - Cairns

TJAPUKAI ABORIGINAL CULTURAL PARK CREATION THEATRE QUINKAN SPIRIT TRIBAL CANOE FIREMAKING CEREMONY CAMPFIRE STORY TELLING

Tjapukai By Night is a great experience that will give you insight into  Australia’s ancient indigenous culture! 

A new Tjapukai by Night performance has been launched!
On arrival, all guests receive a face painting before entering the Magic Space for a spirit blessing.

After, the audience is handed tapsticks and asked to join the Tjapukai lakeside, where they become part of an ancient corroboree ritual which climaxes in the ceremonial making of a fire. The Tjapukai hurl the fire spear across the lake where it contacts with the ancient tribal lands to become a mushrooming fireball, illuminating the lakeside and the audience. 

A canoe appears, guided by Tjapukai carrying flaming torches. The dancers from the corroboree guide the canoe and its people to the shore. Here, they bid the audience to follow their light, as their flame torches magically create a pathway from the darkness up into the glowing restaurant overlooking the Caravonica Lakes. 

Here, guests dine at a beautifully presented buffet which uses the best of the region’s fare, and enjoy great Australian wines. Afterwards, the lights dim, heralding the finale of the night.  The Tjapukai dancers take to the stage to showcase their traditional and authentic dance.

Tjapukai by Night includes transfers to and from accommodation. There are photo opportunities with the Tjapukai dancers and free time to browse for quality gifts in the multi-award winning Tjapukai gallery before guests depart. 

The show starts promptly at 7.30pm every night of the week with transfers departing Cairns accommodation at 6.40pm.

The Tjapukai Culture Park was a 'winner of excellence' at the 2006 Queensland Tourism Awards.