Hands On Country Eco Tour
Connect with the Mandingalbay Yidinji People to discover the local culture, bush foods and visit sacred sights on this three hour eco tour from Cairns.
Fully Guided by Mandingablay Yidinji people - the Traditional Owners of the land
Tour starts from the Cairns Marina, right in the heart of the Cairns CBD and within walking distance from most city hotels and resorts
Opportunity to hear an ancient language
Visit a major environmental conservation project in an Indigenous Protected Area
Connections to stories and the history of Yarrabah - Australia's largest Indigenous community
Ancient practices combined with latest science for a sustainable future
Connect with the Mandingalbay Yidinji people, the traditional owners of the land for an unforgettable Indigenous cultural experience right at the door stop of Cairns. This three-hour eco tour provides you with the opportunity to experience sacred ancient lands through ancient hands and hear the native language within the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Heritage Area. Departing from Cairns, cruise the Trinity Inlet to Hills Creek where you will be greeted with a traditional welcome and cleansing smoking ceremony upon arrival. Next, join local guides on a guided bushwalk to discover Indigenous customs, bush foods, tools, medicines and sights of cultural significance that demonstrate the powerful connection between the country and the Aboriginal culture.
- Diversity of habitats and landscape
- Opportunity to hear an ancient language
- Guided by the Traditional Owners on Country
- Only 15min river cruise departing from Cairns Marlin Marina
- Connections to stories and the history of Yarrabah - Australia's largest Indigenous community
- Mandingalbay Yidinji welcome and cleansing smoking ceremony
- Accessibility : Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, camera and prescribed medications
- Dress code : Wear sturdy, flat footwear
- Accessibility : Infants 0 to 4 years old travel free of charge.
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