Full-day Daintree and Aboriginal art and culture tour

Cairns, Australia
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Overview
Duration
10h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

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 together with an experienced driver/guide for a walk through this ancient environment. Learn about the local Kuku Yalanji people’s special relationship with the land here.Upon return to the Mossman Gorge Centre, enjoy a delicious lunch at the Mayi Café. Then, go toJanbal Gallery for an art class with Aboriginal artist Brian ‘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, you will be dropped off back at your hotel.

What to remember

Important info

  • 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
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What's included
included-item
Hotel pickup and drop-off. Guide. Lunch. Mossman Gorge Centre entrance ticket. Art class at Janbal Gallery
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Highlights

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

Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.
Provider
Down Under Tours
Meeting Point

Pick-up from a selection of hotels in Cairns, Northern Beaches, and Port Douglas is available