• Experience welcome to country smoke ceremony and ward off evil spirits

Aboriginal cultural tour from Cairns should be your first choice if you are looking to visit the the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and are interested how Aboriginal people have not only survived but thrived in this incredibly beautiful but harsh environment for millions of years.

Living in thick dark rainforests and having waters full of dangerous saltwater crocodiles takes a special skill set to bring food to the tribes table.

Follow the footsteps of Aboriginal ancestors and learn some really practical hunting, fishing and gathering skills- who knows when you may need them.

Catch muds crab just North of Port Douglas on Cooya Beach and learn how to stalk and spear a fish.

You will also find out which Tropical Far North Queensland plants, berries and fruits are edible and where to find good drinking water in the rainforests.

Whatever you are able to find and catch will be cooked in front of your eyes.

You will also visit world famous Mossman Gorge and participate in spiritual smoking ceremony.

Daintree Dreaming

You will be picked up from your holiday accommodation to travel along the beautiful coastal road the Great Barrier Reef Drive up north towards Port Douglas.

Your first stop will be at Cooya Beach which is an important fishing ground of the local Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people.

One of the Kubirri Warra brothers, Brandon or Linc, will take you on this fascinating cultural walk along the beach, their ancestral homeland.

You will learn about the 3 distinctive ecosystems- coastal reef, mangrove and beach.

The Aboriginal brothers will show you how to fish in a traditional way and they will also teach you how to catch good sized mud crabs and giant Daintree mussels.

Everything you will catch will be cooked up on the balcony of the Kubirri Warra brothers family home balcony for everyone to share accompanied with homemade damper.

Lunch

You don’t have to rely purely on your hunting and fishing skills to be fed, a sumptuous lunch is served in Mossman Gorge Visitor Centre, at the edge of the Daintree Rainforest.

After lunch, you will have some time to admire the gallery which is filled with local Aboriginal artwork- the perfect spot to purchase some truly unique Australian souvenirs.

Traditional Welcome to Country Ceremony

After visiting the art gallery you will take a short drive into the heart of Mossman Gorge where you will be taking part of a traditional smoking ceremony.

Ceremony is conducted by local Aboriginal people and essentially is a welcoming ceremony and also serves the purpose of warding off evil spirits.

Smoking ceremony ensures that you will be honoured and accepted while visiting traditional land of Kuku Yalanji people

Mossman Gorge

Explore the southern part of Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest with a knowledgeable guide.

You will walk along boardwalks, bridges and tracks that are suitable for all fitness levels.

Your guide will tell you about the rainforest inhabitants and plants and you are sure to learn something new and exciting.

Make sure you don’t forget your swimming clothes as you will have the chance for a refreshing dip in a crystal clear rainforest stream.

This is a really authentic Aboriginal and rainforest tour that will not only inspire you to become more aware of our land but you will also be fascinated with the bond between the land and the Aboriginal people’s. Don’t miss this Aboriginal cultural tour when visiting Cairns and Port Douglas!   

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Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

• Departs Cairns 7:30am, Northern Beaches 8:00am, Port Douglas 9:00am
• Returns Cairns 6:15pm, Northern Beaches 5:45pm, Port Douglas 5:00pm
• Timing subject to tides

Pickup Locations

• Cairns
• Cairns Northern Beaches
• Palm Cove
• Port Douglas

Destinations

• Daintree Rainforest
• Mossman Gorge

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

Cairns: 10.5 hours approx
Northern Beaches: 9.5 hours approx
Port Douglas: 8 hours approx

Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium

• Insect repellent
• Camera
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Towel and swimming costume
• Comfortable shoes
• Cash or credit card for additional purchases, drinks & snacks

• Child price applies to children 4 to 14 
• Infants 0 to 3 are welcome however meals not included

• Cancellations within 48 hours prior to departure - 100% non-refundable.
• Cancellations within 7 days of departure - 50% non-refundable.
• The operator reserves the right to cancel any tour, change type of vehicle, alter the itinerary or arrange an alternate operator if necessary.
• All tours are subject to weather conditions.