Aboriginal Cultural Adventure | Daintree Dreaming

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Embark on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Daintree with the Kuku Yalanji people on this Aboriginal Cultural Adventure! On this full day tour, explore the lush rainforest and the coastal wetlands, as you learn all about Aboriginal art, culture and traditions.
- Guided walk through Mossman Gorge in Daintree Rainforest
- Enjoy an art class with a renowned Aboriginal artist at Janbal Art Gallery
- Learn about traditional bush medicines, foods, and fishing techniques
- Full-day tour led by an experienced driver guide
- Transfers and delicious local lunch included
Take a step into the heart of Tropical North Queensland's magnificent ancient rainforest and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Kuku Yalanji people on the Daintree Dreaming - Aboriginal Cultural Adventure. This full-day tour offers a rare opportunity to experience the best of the breathtaking Daintree Rainforest, as well as the traditions that have shaped it. From the mangroves and mudflats to the dense, green rainforest, each step of this tour is infused with local knowledge, customs, and storytelling.
Over the course of the day, join a Kubirri Warra clan member on a coastal adventure through their ancestral fishing grounds, stroll along the boardwalks of the Daintree Rainforest, enjoy a delicious lunch with bush flavours at Mayi Café, and take an art lesson with Aboriginal artist Brian 'Binna' Swindley, who will teach you about the language, animals, environment, and techniques that inspired his art. This tour is the perfect way to make a meaningful connection to the natural and cultural heritage of the Daintree region.
Highlights
- Full-day Aboriginal cultural tour led by knowledgeable guides
- Try traditional spearfishing techniques
- Learn about traditional bush medicines and foods
- Guided walk through Mossman Gorge
- Delicious lunch at Mayi Café
- Art class at Janbal Gallery with renowned Aboriginal artist
- Take home your own unique piece of Aboriginal artwork
- Transfers included from Cairns and Port Douglas
- Perfect for visitors seeking to learn about Aboriginal culture
- Family-friendly day tour
Sample Itinerary
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Pick-up and journey to the Daintree
Your day begins bright an early when you're collected by the courtesy transfer coach at your chosen pick-up point in Cairns, Northern Beaches, or Port Douglas.
With your sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle, and raincoat packed, sit back, relax and enjoy the view as your tour guide takes you on a scenic journey into the Daintree Rainforest!
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Pick-up and journey to the Daintree
Your day begins bright an early when you're collected by the courtesy transfer coach at your chosen pick-up point in Cairns, Northern Beaches, or Port Douglas.
With your sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle, and raincoat packed, sit back, relax and enjoy the view as your tour guide takes you on a scenic journey into the Daintree Rainforest!
Aboriginal Coastal Adventure
First on the day's itinerary is an Aboriginal Coastal Adventure led by a Kubirri Warra clan member. On this fascinating tour, walk along the traditional fishing grounds, learn how to forage for bush tucker, spot native wildlife, and even try your hand at throwing a traditional fishing spear!
Manjal Dimbi - Mossman Gorge
Next, venture through the World Heritage Listed rainforest, led by your knowledgeable guide who will take you along elevated boardwalks and forest trails, telling the stories of this sacred place. Take in the rich biodiversity of the rainforest before sitting down to a delicious bush-flavoured lunch at the Mayi Café within the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre, with views overlooking the ancient rainforest's edge.
Aboriginal Art & Culture
The final stop on this awe-inspiring day tour is the Janbal Gallery, where you will meet renowned Aboriginal artist Brian 'Binna' Swindley. Through an intimate art class, you will explore the Dreamtime stories expressed through Aboriginal art, and gain a deeper understanding of how animals, the environment, and language are depicted. Under Binna’s guidance, create your own small canvas to take home as a keepsake of your journey.
Return to your accommodation
After an exciting and educational day in the rainforest , your driver will escort you back to your accommodation. You should arrive in Port Douglas around 4:00pm, Northern Beaches at 5:00pm, and Cairns around 5:30 pm.
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What To Bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Walking shoes (suitable for beach walk)
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
- Rain protection (raincoat, umbrella)
- Insect repellent
- Water bottle
What's Included
- Full day tour through Daintree Rainforest
- Experienced driver guide & luxury coach
- Aboriginal coastal adventure
- Mossman Gorge guided rainforest walk
- Lunch at the Mayi Café
- Aboriginal Art Class at Janbal Gallery
- Return coach transfers
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What To Bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Walking shoes (suitable for beach walk)
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
- Rain protection (raincoat, umbrella)
- Insect repellent
- Water bottle
What's Included
- Full day tour through Daintree Rainforest
- Experienced driver guide & luxury coach
- Aboriginal coastal adventure
- Mossman Gorge guided rainforest walk
- Lunch at the Mayi Café
- Aboriginal Art Class at Janbal Gallery
- Return coach transfers
What's Extra
- Any purchases you wish to make at the Mossman Gorge gift shop
Terms and Conditions
Important Information:
The minimum age is 4 years old. Car seats are not provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
A medium fitness level is required.
Your Responsibilities:
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Fraser Tours / Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time.
Prices/Extra Costs:
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply.
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Travel Risk/Insurance:
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Merchant Fees:
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other:
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
No shows or client cancellations made within 48 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. Cancellations within 7 days of departure forfeit 50% of the ticket price.
Cairns Tours is required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.
Transfers between tours can be made at the supplier's discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations:
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Travel Shop retail outlet located in Cairns, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Cairns Tours/Mr Travel online department.
Refunds:
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Cairns Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Accountability/Misconduct:
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Cairns Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel / Cairns-Tours.com. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fitness level do I need to have to participate in this tour?
This tour requires a general level of fitness.
It is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes, this is a family friendly tour. The minimum age for this tour is 4+ years.
Children's tickets and family tickets are available.
Child pricing applies to children aged 4-14, while family pricing applies to 2x adults and 2x children.
What time will my tour depart
Coach transfers for this tour begin at approximately 8:00am in Cairns, followed by an 8:30am pick-up in Port Douglas and a 9:00am pick-up from the Northern Beaches.
If you have already selected your pick-up location, you will given a specific pick-up time in your booking confirmation email.
How many people does this tour take?
This is considered a small group tour, taking a maximum of 16 people.
If you are planning a trip for 10 people or more, let one of our agents know, as private group tours with your own vehicle and experienced guide are available.
Where do we go for fishing?
For your Aboriginal fishing experience, you'll visit the Kuku Yalanji traditional fishing grounds. Your guides will lead the way and teach you all about their techniques that have been passed down for generations!