Tjapukai 1/2 Day - Cairns

ENJOY TJAPUKAI! WELCOME TO TJAPUKAI SPEAR THROWING TJAPUKAI DANCE THEATRE BUSH FOODS AND MEDICINE RAINFOREST FOODS DIGE SHOW DIDGERIDOO PLAYER FACE PAINTING BOOMERANG THROWING

Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is a stunning theatrical interpretation of Aboriginal Culture from the beginning of time into the future.

Buses depart your hotel in Cairns from 8:30am and then every hour until 1:35pm.  And return you back to your hotel after your Tjapukai experience.  

The rate includes:

• Entry into all park attractions
• Sumptuous Buffet Lunch
• Face painting
• Transfers from Cairns, Nthn Beaches & Palm Cove

Seven separate arenas allow visitors to experience every facet of the rainforest people’s culture - from the provocative History Theatre to the inspiring Creation Theatre, and the original Dance Theatre and the interactive Camp Village, where visitors can learn didgeridoo playing and boomerang throwing.

History Theatre:  A truthful and compelling account based on 12 months of extensive research throughout Australia. Tjapukai called for people to bring forward memories and imagery from the past.  The storyline retells the effects of modern man’s impact on a 40,000 year old culture, detailing the consequences of the fusion of two differing cultures and exploring the impact on tribal cultures today.

Creation Theatre:  The Creation Theatre is a blend of culture and technology where, using the latest in illusion theatrics and technology, the story of the creation of the world according to the spiritual and traditional beliefs of Tjapukai mythology is presented.

Tjapukai Dance Theatre:  To the resonant sound of the didgeridoo, Tjapukai actors take to the stage and introduce their tribal totems, ancient cultural dress, celebration dances, corroborees and survival skills.  One of the many highlights of the performance is making grass blaze with two simple firesticks.

Tjapukai Camp:  Tjapukai Camp is one of the most favourite parts of the total Tjapukai experience. It’s a hands on area where you can meet and interact with the Tjapukai people.

• The Didge Show: People say their soul connects with the sound of a didgeridoo more than any other instrument they’ve ever heard. Its an elemental vibration that’s nearly 50,000 years old and, in the wonderful hands of Tjapukai’s virtuoso didgeridoo players, an experience you’ll never forget. See how the musicians coax out the sounds of dingoes, birds, and learn the secrets of the circular breathing technique you will need to master to be a true didge player!

• The Bush Foods & Medicine Show: How did the people of the rainforest survive without a chemist shop down the road? Very very well, thankyou! You’ll be amazed at the depth of knowledge and understanding of the natural world revealed in Tjapukai’s Bush Foods & Medicine Show. Learn about the edible rainforest fruits, how the Tjapukai people treated many toxic foods to prepare them for consumption, and how the mother land provided medicinal remedies for everything from ailments to accidents.

• Boomerang Throwing: This is a must! The Tjapukai used many kinds of boomerangs (a club boomerang used for hunting, a hook boomerang used in tribal warfare, and a special cross boomerang useful for hunting birds). However, there’s only one traditional returning boomerang and its this one you will use when you step up to the mound on the boomerang field. Perfect your style, then buy your own from our Retail Gallery!

• Spear Throwing: Traditionally, spears were thrown with a spear thrower, which makes them go faster and more true to the thrower’s aim. We use these on our spear throwing range and you’ll be amazed how far it will enable you to throw your traditional Tjapukai spear! 

Planted with native trees and fragrant native herbs, the Tjapukai Camp is bisected by a meandering creek and a wooden bridge allows guests to flow from one area to the next.

Wood smoke drifts from the burning campfire, and the sounds of the didgeridoo being played herald a universal welcome.

Session Times:
 
History Theatre
(20 minute session)
Morning
9.15am, 9.45am, 10.15am, 10.45am, 11.15am, 11.45am 
Afternoon
12.15pm, 12.45pm, 1.15pm, 1.45pm, 2.15pm,
2.45pm, 3.15pm, 3.45pm, 4.15pm, 4.45pm
 
Creation Theatre
(20 minute session)
9.45am, 11.45am .1.45pm, 3.45pm
 
Dance Theatre
(25 minute session)
10.15am , 12.15pm, 2.15pm
 
Didgeridoo Playing, Bush Foods and Medicines
10.45am, 12.45pm, 2.45pm, 4.45pm
 
Boomerang Throwing and Spear Throwing
9.00am, 10.45am, 12.45pm, 2.45pm, 4.45pm