Local Connections - Hands On Country Eco-Culture Tour

Local Connections - Hands On Country Eco-Culture Tour

3.5 hours | Cairns | C N S - 1 5 0
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AUD$ 229.95
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Description

Points of Interest
  • Rainforest/West Tropics
  • Outdoor Adventure
Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Journey back in time travelling by river boat from the Cairns Marina to discover a cultural landscape through the eyes of the Mandingalbay Yidinji people, the traditional owners of the country that lies just across waters from the city. Imagine gliding across Trinity Inlet past tethered yachts leaving the city of Cairns behind, and enter a stunning mangrove forest and wetlands eco-system. Your Mandingalbay Yidinji tour guide is a traditional owner of the land, and will introduce you to a cultural landscape, bringing to life stories of creation, central to a reclamation of both country and culture that has been going on for the last two decades. In the distance, rainforest clad mountains soar – today's destination. Turn up Hills Creek, where salty sea and mountain freshwaters meet, arriving to a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. After a short bus ride, walk the Mayi Bugan Rainforest Trail with Indigenous Guides to discover native foods and bush medicines, ancient Aboriginal traditions, customs, and artefacts. Enjoy light refreshments surrounded by the sounds of nature before returning to the Marina. Incredibly this authentic Indigenous experience that reveals ancient secrets is only 15 minutes from Cairns.

Special Notes:

What to Wear - Sturdy, covered flat footwear, sun protection (a hat and sunscreen) and insect repellent (also supplied).
What to Bring - Bottle of water (no plastics please), camera and any prescribed medications.

There is a short 10 minute walk to/from the departure point.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Walk to Cairns Marlin Marina

Transport type: Walking
Travel time: 00:15

Boat ride to Hills Creek

Travel time: 00:15

Mandingalbay Yidinji welcome and traditional cleansing smoking ceremony, bush walk, tour through wetlands

Time at site: 02:30

Boat Ride to Cairns Marlin Marina

Travel time: 00:15

Walk to Ship

Transport type: Walking
Travel time: 00:15