Deeper Into Dreamtime - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Experiences

DEEP ER IN T O D R E A M T IME ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER EXPERIENCES

M A N D I N GA L B AY A N C I E N T I N D I G E N O U S T O U R S

WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE CUSTODIANSHIP OF THE L AND AND SEA COUNTRY BY ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER TRADITIONAL OWNERS IN T R O P I C A L N O R T H Q U E E N S L A N D , W H O S E R I C H C U LT U R E S , H E R I TA G E VA L U E S , E N D U R I N G C O N N E C T I O N S A N D S H A R E D E F F O R T S P R O T E C T O U R N AT U R A L A S S E T S F O R F U T U R E G E N E R AT I O N S . W E P AY O U R R E S P E C T S T O E L D E R S P A S T, PRESENT AND EMERGING.

A R T WO R K T H R O U G H O U T BY E WA M I A N A N D W E S T E R N YA L A N J I A R T I S T J E D E S S H U D S O N

ART & MUSEUMS I N D I G E N O U S A R T H AS E X P L O D E D O N T O T H E WO R L D S TA G E W I T H A M U LT I - C O L O U R E D F L O U R I S H .

IN TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND, INDIGENOUS ART IS FRESH, DISTINCTIVE, VIBRANT AND ALIVE. PA I N T I N G S , S C U L P T U R E , W E A R A B L E A R T A N D C E R A M I C S R E F L E C T A D I Z Z Y I N G S M O R GA S B O R D O F S T Y L E S F R O M T H E T O R R E S S T R A I T I S L A N D S T O T H E L U S H T R O P I C A L R A I N FO R E S T O F T H E C OAS T. F R O M T H E C E N T R A L LY - L O C AT E D C A I R N S A R T GA L L E R Y , T O I N D E P E N D E N T LY - OW N E D GA L L E R I E S , T H E R E ’ S A N A B U N D A N C E O F I N D I G E N O U S A R T A N D M U S E U M S T O E X P L O R E .

CAIRNS ART GALLERY C A I R N S ’ P R E M I E R E A R T GA L L E R Y

CAIRNS 07 4046 4800

C A I R N S A R T G A L L E R Y. C O M . A U I N F O @ C A I R N S G A L L E R Y. C O M . A U

The Cairns Art Gallery is one of Australia’s leading public galleries and a proud supporter of the Indigenous Art Code, promoting fair and ethical dealing of Indigenous art. Gallery visitors can enjoy exhibitions showcasing the unique art and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from Tropical North Queensland. In partnership with the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, each year Cairns Art Gallery presents a major program of Indigenous exhibitions. The gallery and shop is open seven days a week.

HIGHLIGHTS • Art of national and international significance • Indigenous art experience • Art from Tropical North Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands

• Indigenous culture, art, identity and history • Pottery, painting, woven baskets and textiles • Free entry

GIRRINGUN ABORIGINAL ARTS CENTRE EMERGING FROM THE RAINFOREST CANOPY

C A R DW E L L 07 4066 8300

GIRRINGUNARTCENTRE.COM ARTSMANAGER@GIRRINGUN.COM.AU

In this experience visitors gain knowledge and understanding of the environmental and creative inspirations that influenced the strong wave of interest in Girringun art. The stories and environments of this ancient culture are authentically, originally transformed into visual images and designs by weavers, painters, potters, textile artists and makers of traditional objects. Girringun artists continue a close connection to “place” and honouring of Indigenous “lore” (traditions and knowledge).

HIGHLIGHTS • Indigenous art experience • Art centre shop • Home to multi-award winning artists and craftsmen

• Art from Nywaigi, Gugu Badhun, Warrgamay, Warungnu Bandjin, Girramay, Gulgnay, Jirrbal and Djiru people

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J A N B A L G A L L E R Y. C O M . A U I N F O @ J A N B A L G A L L E R Y. C O M . A U

Brian “Binna” Swindley’s mother Shirley was the inspiration behind Janbal Gallery.

This authentic Indigenous art experience was created to grow awareness and appreciation for Aboriginal art through hands-on painting and storytelling. Binna and Shirley’s works depict Dreamtime stories, Kuku Yalanji life, the animals of the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests of the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics.

The gallery features Aboriginal artefacts handmade by artisans from across Tropical North Queensland. Please note that Binna is hearing impaired so please SMS or FaceTime to connect. Thank you for your understanding.

HIGHLIGHTS • 90 minute art workshops • 100% Aboriginal-owned art gallery

• Authentic cultural experience • Indigenous art and artefacts of the tropical north

KGARI 3 SISTERS R E L A X , C H AT & M A K E A B O R I G I N A L A R T – 1 0 0 % A B O R I G I N A L OW N E D & O P E R AT E D

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Welcome to the home of Kgari 3 Sisters and artworks of Susan Reys and Hendrick (Henry) Fourmile. Susan’s connection to this country is through her birth and all the precious memories in Cairns where her family have lived for five generations.

Henry is the great grandson of the King of Cairns. Henry’s cultural practices include smoking ceremonies and story telling for organisations, special events and schools, he also creates unique handmade gifts for visitors, foreign executives and ambassadors.

HIGHLIGHTS • Immerse yourself in an authentic experience.

• Creative workshops learning traditional art techniques

• Smoking ceremonies • Storytelling • Retail art gallery

MAINIE AUSTRALIA A B O R I G I N A L A R T GA L L E R Y & G I F T S H O P

CAIRNS 0400 112 626

MAINIE.COM.AU SALES@MAINIE.COM

Mainie Australia offers authentic Aboriginal artworks that are ethically sourced from acclaimed art centres in the Northern Territory. Original paintings by local Aboriginal artists from Tropical North Queensland are also available. All artworks are presented with impeccable provenance. Mainie specialises in distinctively Australian fashions and gifts that feature art designs by traditional and contemporary Aboriginal artists. Mainie is a Supply Nation verified Indigenous owned business and an Indigenous Art Code approved dealer member.

HIGHLIGHTS • Ethically produced fashion and gifts • Locally hand-crafted Aboriginal artefacts

• Authentic Aboriginal art • Uniquely Australian gifts • Indigenous-owned local business

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BABINDA 07 4067 2113

N AT I V E C R E AT I O N S . C O M . A U N AT I V E C R E AT I O N S A U S T R A L I A @ G M A I L . C O M

Garth Murgha and Estelle Tranby of Native Creations Australia have been producing artefacts and paintings for the Cairns tourism market for over thirty years. Garth crafts beautiful boomerangs, clapsticks and artefacts based on his Gungandji (Yarrabah) heritage. Estelle is the painter with a colour palette that reflects the vibrant life of her Djabugay (Kuranda) rainforest culture. The two of them together create a powerhouse team, producing artfully produced pieces for everyone around the world to enjoy.

HIGHLIGHTS • Locally crafted art and artefacts • Family owned workshop and studio

• Artworks reflect the local landscapes and environments

N G A N YA J I I N T E R P R E T I V E C E N T R E D I S C OV E R T H E C U LT U R A L H E R I TA G E O F T H E J I R R B A L R A I N FO R E S T P E O P L E

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T R C . Q L D . G OV. A U / E X P L O R E / V I S I T O R - C E N T R E S R AV E N S H O E VC @ T R C . Q L D . G OV. A U

This small museum is a keeping place for the Jirrbal people, whose traditional country includes Ravenshoe and the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area of the southern Atherton Tablelands. Wander through the centre and discover the rich cultural heritage of the local Aboriginal people. Their story is told through artefacts and photographs that provide a direct and tangible link with tradition and history. Entry is free and the centre is open seven days a week.

HIGHLIGHTS • Conveniently located along The Savannah Way • Explore the museum at own pace

• See the collection of traditional objects on display

T O R R E S S T R A I T H E R I TA G E M U S E U M O P E R AT I N G T H E H O R N I S L A N D W W 2 TO U R S & TO R R E S ST R A I T H E R I TAG E M U S E U M

HORN ISLAND 04 2790 3333

T O R R E S S T R A I T H E R I TA G E . C O M INTHEIRSTEPS@ICLOUD.COM

Torres Strait Heritage is run by Liberty and Vanessa Seekee, a fifth generation Torres Strait family who developed the Horn Island ‘In Their Steps’ WW2 tour and curated the Torres Strait Heritage Museum. They arrange different itineraries and packages to suit each visitor comprising a wide range of experiences.

HIGHLIGHTS • ‘In Their Steps’ WW2 tour of Horn Island including underground rooms, slit trenches, aircraft, artillery sites, airstrip, dispersal bay and more • Narrative that is a mix of archival information and WW2 veterans stories

• Small groups which allow a better personal interaction • Torres Strait Heritage Museum – the largest collection of its kind in the region • Personal Torres Strait travel assistance

UMI ARTS A N A R T I N C U B AT O R H U B FO R L O C A L & R E G I O N A L F I R S T N AT I O N S A R T I S T S

CAIRNS 07 4041 6152

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UMI Arts is an essential service to the local Indigenous art community, providing capacity-building workshops that develop artistic skills and techniques. UMI Arts provides much needed exhibition-ready programs for emerging and intermediate artists as they develop. Through UMI arts, members are able to showcase at group exhibitions.

HIGHLIGHTS • UMI Arts annual Big Talk One Fire cultural festival • Annual Freshwater Saltwater exhibitions • CIAF showcase

• Gift shop stocked with authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander products • Community workshops and market days

YA R R A B A H A R T S & C U LT U R A L P R E C I N C T ART CENTRE & MENMUNY MUSEUM

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YA R R A B A H - A R T S - C E N T R E . C O M . A U S A R N O L @ YA R R A B A H . Q L D . G OV. A U

The Yarrabah Arts Precinct is made up of the Art Centre and Menmuny Museum.

The Art Centre is a dynamic space for local artists to undertake many local art forms and cultural activities, including ceramics, painting, weaving, textiles and arts and crafts. It is available for bookings by the public or community service agencies looking to engage in or to facilitate arts or cultural activity programs.

The Menmuny Museum displays a large amount of Indigenous artefacts, history and local knowledge and is supported, if requested, with a guided tour of the museum.

HIGHLIGHTS • Retail outlet and gallery exhibiting locally-made art for sale • Museum welcomes national and international tourists, students and educational organisations

C A I R N S I N D I G E N O U S A R T FA I R

• Artists create art works to support public art in the Yarrabah community • Guided museum tours

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B I G TA L K O N E F I R E I N D I G E N O U S C U LT U R A L F E ST I VA L S H OWC A S I N G & P R O M O T I N G T H E B E S T O F T R O P I C A L N O R T H Q U E E N S L A N D

CAIRNS 07 4041 6152

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UMI Arts’ Big Talk One Fire Indigenous Cultural Festival is the companies annual signature event and is free and family friendly. The event includes a concert with local Indigenous bands, traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing artists and pop-up Indigenous markets. This event aims to showcase and promote the best of Tropical North Queensland Indigenous culture to a large and varied audience.

HIGHLIGHTS • Multi-faceted cultural event • Traditional Torres Strait Islander dance troupes • Celebration of all Indigenous art forms

L A U R A Q U I N K A N D A N C E F E S T I VA L

• Gathering of Indigenous peoples celebrating culture • Family friendly, all welcome

CA IRNS I N DI GE N O U S ART FAI R ( CI AF) E X P E R IENCE T H E VI B RA NCY OF A B ORI GI NA L & TORRES ST RA I T I S LA ND ER CULTURE S

CAIRNS 07 4252 6312

C I A F. C O M . A U A R T FA I R @ C I A F. C O M . A U

Every year the tropical city of Cairns moves to an artistic and cultural beat when it plays host to the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF). Hundreds of First Nations visual and performing artists flock to Cairns from communities throughout Queensland to showcase their diverse cultures and artistic wealth. The majority of events and activities are free and family friendly, featuring exhibitions, music, dance, theatre, fashion and workshop activities.

HIGHLIGHTS • Symposium • Fashion performance

• Music, theatre and dance • Art fair • Art market

L A U R A Q U I N K A N D A N C E F E S T I VA L THINK OF THE OLDEST CULTURE IN THE WORLD. THINK ABORIGINAL CULTURE. THINK ABORIGINAL DANCE. WELCOME TO THE LAURA QUINKAN INDIGENOUS DANCE FESTIVAL

LAURA, CAPE YORK 0402 529 610

L A U R A Q U I N K A N F E S T I VA L . C O M . A U LQDF@ANGGNARRA.ORG.AU

Laura Quinkan Dance Festival (LQDF) is a nationally recognised event with three days of high-quality traditional dance performances of remote communities in Tropical North Queensland. LQDF provides attendees with the privilege to learn and appreciate Indigenous culture, while camped under the stars with bush fire yarns. There are opportunities to collaborate, participate and feel inspired.

HIGHLIGHTS • Builds communities and traditional land owners from the ground up • All levels of artists, from grass roots to highly acclaimed

• Experience Indigenous artists, musicians and artefacts • Safe and family friendly

TOURS A B O R I G I N A L A N D T O R R E S S T R A I T I S L A N D P E O P L E H AV E B E E N C O N T I N U O U S LY A C T I V E L O N G E R T H A N A N Y C U LT U R E O N T H E P L A N E T. T R O P I C A L N O R T H Q U E E N S L A N D I S T H E I D E A L P L A C E T O D E LV E D E E P E R , A B S O R B AG E - O L D W I S D O M A N D B E I N S P I R E D W I T H D I R E C T A C C E S S T O T R A D I T I O N A L C U S T O D I A N S , B O T H E L D E R S A N D T H E N E W G E N E R AT I O N . F O R G E A S T R O N G C O N N E C T I O N W I T H T H E S E S A C R E D S U R R O U N D S . B E W E L C O M E D T O M O S S M A N G O R G E AT A S M O K I N G C E R E M O N Y T H AT C L E A N S E S A N D D I V E R T S B A D S P I R I T S , L E A R N T R A D I T I O N A L H U N T I N G T E C H N I Q U E S AT C O OYA B E A C H N E A R P O R T D O U G L A S O N F I S H I N G G R O U N D S O F T H E K U K U YA L A N J I P E O P L E , O R GA I N I N S I G H T S T O A N C I E N T A R T F O R M S W I T H J A R R A M A L I R O C K A R T T O U R S N E A R L A U R A .

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CA PE TR IBU LATIO N A DV E N TU R E S. C OM . AU IN FO @ CA IRN SA DV E N TU RE G RO U P. COM . AU

This full day tour begins with a visit to Mossman Gorge where guests are met by Traditional Owners and participate in a Welcome to Country and smoke ceremony with the Kuku Yalanji People. Learn about the weapons, custom and culture of the Bama (rainforest) people with an informative presentation. This is followed by a wildlife spotting cruise on the Daintree River before heading into the ancient Daintree Rainforest to explore and learn about the world’s oldest rainforest.

HIGHLIGHTS • Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony at Mossman Gorge • Wildlife spotting cruise on the Daintree River • Lunch in the rainforest

• Marrdja Boardwalk • Alexandra Range Lookout

A DV E N T U R E N O R T H A U S T R A L I A J O I N U S O N A J O U R N E Y O F D I S C OV E R Y

PORT DOUGLAS & DAINTREE 07 4047 9067

A DV E N T U R E N O R T H A U S T R A L I A . C O M I N F O @ A DV E N T U R E N O R T H A U S T R A L I A . C O M

Adventure North offers journeys from coast to rainforest featuring natural beauty and ancient culture. Options include Cooya Beach, where Kubirri Warra clan members guide guests on a two hour coastal and cultural walk on their traditional lands, a ceremonial Welcome to Country and guided walk at Mossman Gorge Centre, or an Aboriginal art class with Binna Swindley at Janbal Gallery.

HIGHLIGHTS • Full-day or private tours • Aboriginal ceremony • Aboriginal art class

• World’s oldest living culture • World Heritage sites • Nature and wildlife

B U L U R U B A N A ( S A C R E D WAT E R ) AN INDIGENOUS-INFUSED DINING EXPERIENCE

CAIRNS 0412 675 496

MINJIL.COM.AU INFO@MINJIL.COM.AU

Come aboard the Spirit of Cairns and enjoy a three course indigenous-infused dining experience on the sacred waters of Gimuy-Barra. The team of friendly cultural tour guides take guests on a journey of connection to country. Be immersed in the songlines of the Yidinji People whilst sailing down the calm waters of the Trinity inlet of Cairns.

HIGHLIGHTS • Minjil smoking ceremony • Songlines of the water • 2.5 hour calm water inlet tour

• Indigenous dance performance • Live music performance • Gift giving ceremony

C U LT U R E C O N N E C T C O N N E C T I N G P E O P L E W I T H A B O R I G I N A L C U LT U R E

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C U LT U R E C O N N E C T. C O M . A U I N F O @ C U LT U R E C O N N E C T. C O M . A U

Culture Connect specialises in personal, authentic experiences with Aboriginal peoples on their traditional homelands. Guided tours, private charters and special events allow a multitude of cultural experiences in World Heritage Daintree Rainforest and the tropical savannah country of Cape York. Get closer to the spiritual connection between ancient culture and the ancestral grounds.

Learn from diverse heritage, traditions and beliefs. Experience festivals and events on the Indigenous cultural calendar from a unique perspective.

HIGHLIGHTS • Private and exclusive customised charters • Hands on contemporary and traditional experiences

• Rock art, bush tucker, weaving and art workshops • Indigenous festivals and events • Half-day, full-day and multi-day tours

D OW N U N D E R T O U R S OUR PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

CAIRNS, DAINTREE & KURANDA 07 4047 9066

D OW N U N D E R T O U R S . C O M R E S @ D OW N U N D E R T O U R S . C O M

Down Under Tours offer Aboriginal cultural experiences with six languages. Visit award winning Mossman Gorge Centre. Encounter cultural sites, ancient flora and fauna and pristine waterfalls on the Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime Walk. Visit Rainforestation Nature Park, see Pamagirri Aboriginal dancers and explore the lush tropical rainforest in an amphibious Army Duck.

HIGHLIGHTS • Full-day tours, multiple destinations • Private tours • Kuku Yalanji and Pamagirri Indigenous encounters

• Nature and wildlife, rainforest plants and native animals • Bush food and medicine

DREAMTIME DIVE & SNORKEL A U N I Q U E & C U LT U R A L G R E AT B A R R I E R R E E F T O U R

CAIRNS 07 4030 7920

DREAMTIMEDIVE.COM RES@DREAMTIME.COM.AU

Delve into the Great Barrier Reef on two premium outer Great Barrier Reef sites.

On board, Indigenous guides share cultural Reef Stories incorporating culture and native bush tasting. A full day tour includes snorkelling, guided snorkel tours with our marine biologists and optional intro / certified diving. Gain a deeper understanding of a diverse ecosystem through Indigenous culture whilst enjoying the beauty the Great Barrier Reef has to offer.

HIGHLIGHTS • Full day adventure at two premium Outer Barrier Reef sites • Indigenous guides • Dreamtime stories, ancient reef knowledge and native bush tasting

• Free guided snorkel tour with marine biologists • Departing Cairns

FLAMES OF THE FOREST AU S T R A L I A’ S O N LY R A I N FO R E S T D I N I N G E X P E R I E N C E I N T H E T R O P I C A L N O R T H

PORT DOUGLAS 0488 500 550

F L A M E S O F T H E F O R E S T. C O M . A U E X P E R I E N C E @ F L A M E S O F T H E F O R E S T. C O M . A U

Feast on a tropics-inspired menu of local produce within the intimate, candlelit rainforest under a stunning black silk canopy at Flames of the Forest. Be immersed in the traditional grounds of the Kuku Yalanji and connect with this ancient culture through storytelling, didgeridoo and song.

HIGHLIGHTS • Candlelit rainforest setting • Aboriginal storytelling, didgeridoo and song

• Black silk canopy • Handmade crystal chandeliers • Food and wine experience

JARRAMALI ROCK ART TOURS THE JOURNEY TO A 20,000-YEAR-OLD OUTBACK MUSEUM

LAURA 0402 805 821

JARRAMALIROCKARTTOURS.COM.AU JARRAMALIENTERPRISES@GMAIL.COM

An exclusive experience that can only be accessed by helicopter or down a 4WD adventure track. Enjoy the home-stay feel of overnight camping in Laura, Australia, on traditional country of the Kuku Yalanji people. Visit remote rock art galleries with the Traditional Custodians.

HIGHLIGHTS • 2 -day, 4WD overnight camping tour or full-day helicopter tour • Remote ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries

• Camping in the outback • Bush food and medicine • 3 day, 2 night camp tour

JUNGLE TOURS & TREKKING A DV E N T U R E S W H E R E T H E R A I N FO R E S T M E E T S T H E R E E F

EX CAIRNS & PORT DOUGLAS 0 7 4 0 4 1 9 4 4 0

JUNGLETOURS.COM.AU RES@JUNGLETOURS.COM.AU

Explore iconic locations and a few hidden gems. Encounter native animals at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, with presentations and lunch. Visit Mossman Gorge National Park with the option to include a Dreamtime Walk with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, as your Indigenous guide demonstrates traditional plant use and identifies bush food and traditions.

HIGHLIGHTS • Multiple tour options • Mossman Gorge

• Rainforest interpretation on a guided tour • Animal interaction

M A M U T R O P I C A L S K Y WA L K TA K E A WA L K I N T H E C L O U D S

I N N I S FA I L 07 4064 5294

M A M U T R O P I C A L S K Y WA L K . C O M . A U I N F O @ M A M U T R O P I C A L S K Y WA L K . C O M . A U

Deep in the heart of Wooroonooran National Park, the land of the Mamu Rainforest People, is Mamu Tropical Skywalk - a rainforest canopy walkway that was designed to show off this spectacular part of the world. Built from environmentally-friendly materials in the wake of a category 5 cyclone devastating the area, Mamu Tropical Skywalk is proof that something wonderful can be borne from disaster.

HIGHLIGHTS • Cantilever • 350m elevated walkway • 37m tall tower (tallest in Queensland)

• Midja constructed by Mamu elders • Audio and video tour

M A N D I N G A L B AY A N C I E N T I N D I G E N O U S T O U R S CONNECT TO THE TIMELESS CULTURE OF THE MANDINGALBAY ANCIENT INDIGENOUS TOURS

E A S T T R I N I T Y, C A I R N S 0477 002 554

M A N D I N G A L B AY. C O M . A U B O O K I N G S @ M A N D I N G A L B AY. C O M . A U

Discover ancient traditions and respect for land and sea whilst exploring the Trinity Inlet, Hills Creek and Greys Peak National Park on a unique tour exclusively guided by the traditional landowners, the Mandingalbay Yidinji People. Choose from experiences on Country including a three hour eco tour discovering bush medicines and wildlife, a Deadly Dinner showcasing locally sourced ingredients in a tantalising fusion of flavours, or an overnight campout beneath the stars listening to Dreamtime stories around the campfire.

HIGHLIGHTS • All tours depart by ferry from Cairns Marlin Marina, Cairns CBD • Authentic Mandingalbay Yidinji smoking and cleansing ceremony • Mayi Bugan Trail for the adventurous walker

• Overnight camps can be 1-3 nights duration • Group bookings and tailored tours available

MIJA ABORIGINAL TOURS C O M E A N D L E A R N , U N D E R S TA N D , S H A R E & C A R E

I N N I S FA I L 0414 627 895

M I J A A B O R I G I N A LT O U R S . C O M . A U GERRYSURHA@GMAIL.COM

Come share and experience traditional Aboriginal culture with the Mandubarra rainforest/saltwater people who are one of the five Traditional Owner groups within the Innisfail region. Gain an Indigenous perspective of traditional Aboriginal culture from an Aboriginal tour guide and learn how Mandubarra people thrived in the tropics of Tropical North Queensland. Find out how they practiced sustainability, which made it possible for generations of their people to co-exist within the natural environment of their tropical rainforest home.

HIGHLIGHTS • Interpretive walk with an Indigenous tour guide in the Warrina Botanical Gardens Innisfail • Learn how Mandubarra people thrived in the rainforest

• Learn how Mandubarra people utilise native tree species for food, medicines, tools and weapons • Learn some traditional language

MOSSMAN GORGE CENTRE G AT E WAY T O T H E M O S S M A N G O R G E & D A I N T R E E R A I N FO R E S T

MOSSMAN 07 4099 7000

MOSSMANGORGE.COM.AU WA L K @ M O S S M A N G O R G E . C O M . A U

The Mossman Gorge Centre is the gateway to the Daintree Rainforest, as well as a unique link to the lives, cultures and stories of Australia’s Indigenous people and their connection to the natural environment. Experience traditional culture, stories and legends told first-hand by Kuku Yalanji people in the place that marks the start of the signature Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk. Come and discover the ancient Daintree Rainforest, the world’s oldest living rainforest and one of the most complex ecosystems on the planet

HIGHLIGHTS • Dreamtime Walks with Traditional Custodians in the World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforest • Traditional smoking ceremony

• Rare insights to a lasting ecosystem • Indigenous culture and connection to the land • Dreamtime stories and legends

K U K U YA L A N J I C U LT U R A L H A B I TAT T O U R S P R O T E C T I N G , P R A C T I C I N G & S H A R I N G O U R C U LT U R E

C O OYA B E A C H 07 4098 3437

K Y C H T. C O M . A U KUKU@CONXX.COM

Join a Kuku Yalanji Traditional Custodian to explore their traditional homeland on Cooya Beach, where they continue to practice their cultural activities and maintain their cultural heritage. Join a guide for their daily spear fishing and gathering on the mangroves and mudflats. Discover food and medicine plants and spear throwing and handling. Hear rare stories from the guide’s traditional lands as they prepare their daily food for their families.

HIGHLIGHTS • Introduction to Kuku Yalanji first nations people and our traditional land • Learning traditional spear fishing practices

• Identifying cultural foods and medicine • Learning about coastal wildlife • Cultural talk and artefacts display

PA P E R B A R K A R T S & E X C L U S I V E C U LT U R A L T O U R S E X P E R I E N C E YA R R A B A H & G U N G GA N D J I C U LT U R E

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FA C E B O O K . C O M / YA R R A B A H 4 8 7 1 CELMANAGEMENT1@GMAIL.COM

Paperbark Arts and Exclusive Cultural Tours is a local Indigenous-managed and owned business selling local art and exclusive cultural tours in the Yarrabah Aboriginal Community. Experience Yarrabah and Gunggandji culture in a way that will leave a lasting impression.

HIGHLIGHTS. • Participate in craft activities with local Elders and artists.

• Meet and yarn with local Gunggandji Elders and hear their stories.

• Learn about the history of Yarrabah, the largest Aboriginal Community in Australia • Taste in-season bush foods.

RAINFORESTATION-PAMAGIRRI ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCE DISCOVER AUTHENTIC INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN CULTURE IN A RAINFOREST SETTING

KURANDA 07 4085 5008

R A I N F O R E S T. C O M . A U R E S @ R A I N F O R E S T. C O M . A U

Visit Rainforestation Nature Park Kuranda to enjoy the award-winning Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, including a traditional dance performance in a rainforest amphitheatre, spear throwing and didgeridoo presentations, and the chance to test your arm at boomerang throwing. Join the Rainforest Walkabout for a personal insight into Indigenous culture. Participate in an Aboriginal art workshop to create your own canvas. Meet iconic Australian animals in the Koala & Wildlife Park and explore the rainforest on an amphibious Army Duck tour.

HIGHLIGHTS • Traditional dance performance • Boomerang throwing, spear throwing and didgeridoo playing • Get to know your Pamagirri guide and his own connection to culture through the Rainforest Walkabout

• Understand elements of Indigenous thinking through art and create a souvenir • Authentic artwork by Pamagirri guides available for purchase

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STRAITCHARTERS.COM I N F O @ S T R A I T S U P P O R T. C O M

Strait Charters offer exclusive access to the untouched and unspoilt world of the Torres Strait. Be immersed in a world of extraordinary beauty that is rich in culture and stunning in its vistas. MV Free Spirit and her knowledgeable crew provide an all inclusive insight and taste of their island home which is such an incredibly unique and unknown part of Australia.

HIGHLIGHTS • Access to an untouched part of Australia • Local Indigenous operator • Fishing, swimming and snorkelling around pristine sand cays and reefs

• Expedition style cruising in air conditioned comfort • All-inclusive charter package from Cairns

TA L A R O O H O T S P R I N G S W E L C O M E T O E WA M I A N C O U N T R Y

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TA L A R O O . C O M . A U M A N A G E R @ TA L A R O O . C O M . A U

Talaroo Hot Springs unite one of outback Queensland’s most extraordinary geological wonders with the unique cultural experiences of the Ewamian people.

The Talaroo Hot Springs Discovery Tour takes guests to the heart of the ancient and breathtaking springs on a guided cultural tour with time to bathe in the healing waters. Talaroo also features a campground, café, nightly Yarning Circle with Ewamian people, and the ultimate in outback relaxation – private soaking pools fed by the geothermal waters.

HIGHLIGHTS • Guided hot springs tours • Private soaking pools • Campground, caravan park and cafe

• Proudly owned and operated by the Ewamian Aboriginal Corporation • New facility: opened in June 2021

TROPIC WINGS CAIRNS TOURS C A I R N S ’ L O N G E S T E S TA B L I S H E D T O U R O P E R AT O R

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T R O P I CW I N G S . C O M . A U D AY T O U R S @ T R O P I CW I N G S . C O M . A U

Explore the region’s best locations offering in-depth discovery into the world’s oldest surviving culture. Kuranda tours on a zero emission electric bus include the award-winning Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience at Rainforestation, with a traditional dance performance, boomerang and spear throwing and didgeridoo playing. The Rainforest Walkabout provides personal insight into Indigenous culture, and take home your own creation following an Indigenous art workshop.

Tours to Mossman Gorge include a Dreamtime Walk with a Welcome To Country and smoking ceremony.

HIGHLIGHTS • Full Day tours to Kuranda, Cape Tribulation & Mossman Gorge • Fully guided Kuranda tours on a zero emission electric bus • Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience

WA L K A B O U T C U LT U R A L A DV E N T U R E S

• Aboriginal art workshops and Rainforest Walkabout • Native animals and rainforest • Mossman Gorge tours with Dreamtime Walk

WA L K A B O U T C U LT U R A L A DV E N T U R E S E X P E R I E N C E T H E D A I N T R E E W I T H WA L K A B O U T C U LT U R A L A DV E N T U R E S

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WA L K A B O U TA DV E N T U R E S . C O M . A U J U A N @ WA L K A B O U TA DV E N T U R E S . C O M . A U

Experience a day tour fully escorted by a local Aboriginal guide, specialising in small groups which give Traditional Custodians an opportunity to share their ancestral lands. Explore the different environments and places of significance to the Kuku Yalanji people, learn of cultural practices and traditions, from hunting and gathering, to places where Dreamtime stories and songs originated. Learn about bush foods and medicines, Aboriginal history, culture and beliefs through immersion in a walkabout with a maximum of 11 people. Experience the connection to country that the Kuku Yalanji Indigenous People have.

HIGHLIGHTS • Half or full-day tours, 2-11 people • World heritage sites: ancient landscape, rainforest, wildlife and coral coast

• Traditional spear fishing and bush food/medicine gathering • Private and personalised charters

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YA G U R L I T O U R S . C O M . A U B O O K I N G S @ YA G U R L I T O U R S . C O M . A U

A unique tour with a cultural twist, owned and operated by the Gangalidda and Garawa Peoples. Experience Dreamtime stories told under the true brilliance of the solar system, in skies free from light pollution. The crimson magic of an outback sunset on a river cruise across the calm waters of Albert River, observing the unique wildlife of Gulf Country by dusk. Discover historical and natural wonders whilst traversing Australia’s largest salt pans. Encounter historical and culturally significant sites on the way to the mouth of the iconic Albert River.

Develop an appreciation for traditional fishing practices and the deep culture associated with the rivers, passed down by the Traditional Custodians.

HIGHLIGHTS • Full-day tour, multiple tour options • Stargazing with Dreamtime storytelling

• Authentic cultural experience on Country • Bush food and medicine • Indigenous guides

A C C O MM O D AT I O N S TAY I N G O N C O U N T R Y W I T H T R A D I T I O N A L C U S T O D I A N S P R OV I D E S A N O P P O R T U N I T Y FO R F U L L I M M E R S I O N I N T H E N AT U R A L L A N D S C A P E S T H AT W I L L S TAY W I T H G U E S T S FO R A L I F E T I M E . S TAY O N T H E B A N K S O N T H E U P P E R W E N L O C K R I V E R A N D B E F R I E N D L O C A L PA L M C O C K AT O O S , S P O T T E D C U S C U S A N D F R E S H WAT E R C R O C O D I L E S . S L E E P U N D E R T H E S TA R S I N T H E S H A D E O F T H E P I C T U R E S Q U E B L A C K M O U N TA I N AT R O S SV I L L E R E T R E AT. E N T E R A N O U T B A C K O AS I S AT W U G U D A J I A D E L S G R OV E A N D I N D U L G E I N D AYS O F C R U I S I N G , C A N O E I N G A N D C A M P I N G AT O N E O F T H E O U T B A C K ’ S M O S T B E AU T I F U L N AT I O N A L PA R K S .

C H U U L A N G U N A B O R I G I N A L C O R P O R AT I O N C A M P O N T H E B E A U T I F U L W E N L O C K R I V E R O N K U U K U I ’ Y U N GA A C H I

LOCKHART RIVER 07 4060 3234

KAANJUNGAACHI.COM.AU CHUULANGUN@GMAIL.COM

Kuuku I’yu Northern Kaanju People welcome guests to their Ngaachi in the uplands of Cape York Peninsula, northern Australia. Nestled on the banks of the upper Wenlock River, the Chuulangun Campgrounds are in the bioculturally diverse Kaanju Ngaachi Wenlock and Pascoe Rivers Indigenous Protected Area.

Enjoy bush camping in peaceful surrounds which are home to Palm Cockatoos, Spotted Cuscus and the elusive Freshwater Crocodile. Cool down in mountain spring-fed waters, then warm up in front of a cosy campfire while gazing at the stars that look down on this ancient land.

HIGHLIGHTS • Bush camping • Bird watching

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• Hot showers • Pet friendly

R O S SV I L L E R E T R E AT B U S H C A M P I N G BY T H E B L A C K M O U N TA I N R A N G E S

R O S SV I L L E 0458 672 922

R O S SV I L L E R E T R E AT. C O M I N F O @ R O S SV I L L E R E T R E AT. C O M

Reconnect with nature and enjoy the beauty and serenity of 210 acres whilst relaxing in the peaceful energy of the Black Mountain Ranges that overlook Rossville Retreat. Offering large shady sites and consistent sea breezes across the property, Rossville Retreat provides the perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life. The property has an abundance of native wildlife including wallabies, possums and birds for those who enjoy wildlife watching while camping, just remember to bring a torch to watch the nocturnal creatures! Then just look upwards to enjoy amazing stargazing opportunities.

HIGHLIGHTS • Local tours are available from local Indigenous tours guides • Local fishing spots including the beaches, coastal flats and the reef

• Only 20 minutes from Cooktown • Pet friendly • Access to activities on the Little

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Wugudaji Adels Grove, formerly Adels Grove Camping and Caravan Park, is now owned and operated by Waanyi Traditional Owners. The park has a range of accommodation from cabins to tents, along with a restaurant and BBQ facilities.

Wugudaji Adels Grove continue to provide tours at nearby Boodjamulla National Park, Riversleigh Fossil Fields, cruises on Lawn Hill Creek and canoe hire. Further cultural experience and tours have been introduced to the park.

HIGHLIGHTS • Accommodation, camping and caravan park • Nearby Boodjamulla National Park and Lawn Hill Gorge

• Various tours including cruises at Lawn Hill Gorge • Canoe hire • Nearby Riversleigh Fossil Fields

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