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

DAINTREE DREAMING DAY TOUR:

The Daintree Rainforest is the oldest living rainforest in the world, and the Kaku Yulanji people have been living within this environment for thousands of years. This unique tour will demonstrate Daintree at its best, whilst you learn of this area’s rich Aboriginal culture and history, combined with enriching guided rainforest walks and spectacular Mossman Gorge.  It truly is a magical day out!

What Makes it Great?

• Unique and personalised itinerary
• Hunting and gathering
• Local bush tucker & medicines
• Aboriginal art experience
• Guided rainforest walk
• Swim at Mossman Gorge
• Fantastic photo opportunities

Inclusions:

• Return accommodation transfers
• 2 hour coastal & Mangrove Walk
• Traditional hunting & gathering techniques
• Bush tucker & medicine
• Morning Tea of homemade damper
• Lunch at Mossman Gorge Centre
• Guided interpretive Rainforest Walk
• Opportunity to swim at Mossman Gorge
• Janbal Aboriginal Art Gallery

Departures:

• Departs Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
• Pick up from Cairns: 7:30am - 6:30pm
• Pick up from Northern Beaches:  7:50am - 6:00pm
• Pick up from Port Douglas:  08:30am - 5:30pm

What to Bring: 

• Hat & Sunglasses
• Sunscreen & insect repellant
• Swimmers & towel
• Bottle of water & Camera

Your Day: 

Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours. – 2 hour Coastal and Mangrove walk
Travel to Cooya Beach north of Port Douglas and meet with the Kubirri Warra brothers who follow the traditions of their ancestors. This special place is a traditional fishing ground of the Kuku Yalanji. This unique coastal place has three diverse ecosystems – beach, mangroves and coastal reef – that are connected to each other by the every changing mudflats and tidal lagoons. The brothers teach their guests how to throw a spear and demonstrate how to search and hunt for fish, mud crabs and mussels. Learn about bush tucker and medicines before enjoying home- made damper and catch of the day.

Janbal Gallery Mossman – Aboriginal Art Experience
Enjoy and share in an authentic Aboriginal art experience with Binna, Artist in residence. Learn about the Dreamtime, animals and stories of country of the Aboriginal people of the Mossman region. Take home a memento of your time spent with Binna.

Mossman Gorge Centre – Lunch – Guided rainforest Walk
Journey into the lush rainforest of Mossman Gorge and experience the wonders of the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest with pristine waterfalls, vivid flora and fauna. All the while immersing yourself in its enchanting stores and rich indigenous heritage. Connect with the lives, culture and beliefs of the local Kuku Yalanji community and experience, first hand, their connection to the natural environment. A visit to Mossman Gorge is a must on any adventurer’s trip to Tropical North Queensland.

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