Kuranda & Tjapukai - Cairns

TJAPUKAI EXPERIENCE LOCAL ABORIGINAL CULTURE BUSH FOODS & MEDICINE DEMO HUNTING & WEAPONS DEMO SKYRAIL TERMINAL - NEXT DOOR TO TJAPUKAI SKYRAIL RAINFOREST CABLEWAY RAINFOREST BOARDWALKS WORLD HERITAGE RAINFOREST KURANDA SCENIC RAIL LEARN KURANDA'S HISTORY BARRON RIVER GORGE JOURNEY THROUGH THE RAINFOREST

Tjapukai and Kuranda's Big 3 takes you on an adventure to Far North Queensland's three most iconic attractions. Learn about the traditional culture of the indigenous people of the Rainforest at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Journey above the canopy of the World Heritage Rainforest by the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Enjoy free time in Kuranda Village and take time to wander the ‘Original’ Kuranda markets and the ‘Heritage’ markets. Travel aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway and learn about the historical pioneers of Kuranda.

What makes it Great?

• Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
• Kuranda Village
• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
• Kuranda Scenic Rail

Included in your day:

• 8:30am pickup from Cairns or Northern Beaches accommodation
• Entry into Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
• Cultural shows and activities
• 12:30pm Skyrail Rainforest cableway
• Free time in Kuranda Village
• Kuranda Original and Heritage Markets
• 3:30pm depart Kuranda via the Scenic Railway
• 5:00pm arrive at Freshwater Station or Cairns Central Station
• *Hotel transfers from Port Douglas accommodation available
• *Self drive options available

Optional Extras:

• Buffet Lunch at Tjapukai Boomerang Restaurant
• Tjapukai Retail Gallery
• Gold Class on the Scenic Rail
• Kuranda Wildlife Experience

Tjapukai entry includes:
Didgeridoo – A Journey
Learn how to make and play a didgeridoo before a live performance with the haunting sounds of the traditional instrument complementing iconic images of a flight over the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics rainforest and the Outback in a state-of-the-art studio with a twinkling, starry night sky.

Hunting & Weapons Demonstration
A Tjapukai warrior shows how the Aboriginal cultural traditional tools and weapons were used 40,000 years ago by the Indigenous people.

Magic Space
Authentic stone-age artefacts once used by the Tjapukai people have been returned from the Queensland Museum to their traditional owners and are now on display in Tjapukai’s museum art space. Large murals by Tjapukai’s foremost artists are visual stories of the Dreamtime and a documentary of the impact of modern man on Indigenous life during the past 120 years can be watched at your leisure.

Creation Theatre
The Indigenous Culture brings alive Giant holograms reminiscent of the spirit world which add a mesmerising quality to the live performance of the Dreamtime story of the Aboriginal Cultural people of Tjapukai.

Dance Theatre
An Aboriginal Cultural corroboree, song and dance are part of the award-winning Indigenous culture of tradional Tjapukai which shows in a spectacular outdoor theatre set in a natural rainforest amphitheatre.

Bush Foods & Medicine Demonstration
The rainforest is a rich food source for the Tjapukai people, but many of its foods are toxic and require special preparation. Watch how it is done, learn how the land provides medicinal remedies and enjoy the opportunity to touch, taste and feel local bush tucker.

Spear & Boomerang Throwing
A Tjapukai Aboriginal warrior will show you how to use the traditional spear throwing instrument, a Milay, and help you master the technique of the returning boomerang.

Complimentary Face Painting
Have your face traditionally painted with the natural colours of the rainforest.

“Bibunbay” Kids Program
From didgeridoo playing to bush tucker, stone painting and boomerang throwing, the youngsters get special attention in this unique program for children to enjoy their Tjapukai Aboriginal culture experience.

Big 3 optional extras:
Boomerang Restaurant
Stay for a buffet lunch in the fully licensed Boomerang Restaurant.

Retail Gallery
Authentic Aboriginal products including boomerangs, paintings, didgeridoos and artifacts are on display in the Retail Gallery. The Gallery is open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm.

Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class:
For an additional charge, upgrade the Kuranda Scenic Railway (KSR) leg of your journey to KSR Gold Class - a special rail journey for the discerning traveller. Gold Class includes Gold Class attendant, individual seating (moveable tub style chairs), beverage selection (coffe, tea, juice, soft drink, sparkling wine, beer and wine), selection of fresh appetisers and Gold Class souvenir pack and refresher towel. Advance booking required.