Full-day Daintree and Aboriginal art and culture tour
No trip to Queensland is complete without visiting the Daintree Rainforest. On top of that, if you've always wanted to learn traditional Aboriginal culture then this tour is even more perfect.
After your morning pickup, you will be driven to arrive at Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre where you will be welcomed to the land with a traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony. Take some time to peruse the gallery and local crafts store at the center. Then, you can explore the Mossman Gorge rainforest and wander the trails and boardwalks through this ancient environment. Learn about the local Kuku Yalanji people’s special relationship with the land here at the information points along the way.
Upon return to the Mossman Gorge Centre, enjoy a delicious lunch at the Mayi Café. Then, go toJanbal Gallery for an art‘Binna’ Swindley, where you can learn ancient Dreamtime stories, local history, and how these are shared through their art. Create your own unique souvenir to take home with you in the form of a canvas you paint with the guidance of Binna to tell your own story with techniques you will learn. Finally, once the tour is over, enjoy your return coach transfer back to your pickup location.
Main features
Additional features
Do this because
- Join an Aboriginal art class
- Immerse yourself in the stories handed down from ancestors of the Kuku Yalanji people
- Explore Mossman Gorge to learn more about the world's oldest surviving culture
Important to know
- This tour is recommended for those with a moderate physical fitness level and not recommended for those with back problems
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please bring sun protection, insect repellant and a bottle of water
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Pick-up from a selection of hotels in Cairns, Northern Beaches, and Port Douglas is available. Please confirm your pickup time and location with the local operator prior to the tour. You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking
Cancellation policy
Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins., Receive a 1% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guide
- Lunch
- Mossman Gorge Centre entrance ticket
- Art class at Janbal Gallery
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
Pick-up from a selection of hotels in Cairns, Northern Beaches, and Port Douglas is available.
Provider
Down Under Tours
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