Private Aboriginal Culture Tour on the Atherton Tablelands

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| Cairns, Australia

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Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

8 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Lunch

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This tour is designed for couples or small families seeking more than just sightseeing. This exclusive experience is about connection to Country and meaningful conversation.

We begin at the Cathedral Fig, a 500-year-old strangler fig of cultural significance to the Yidinji people. Enjoy a cultural presentation featuring traditional tools and...

Duration 8 Hours
Private Tour

1
Cathedral Fig Tree
Our first stop of the tour is the Cathedral Fig Tree in Danbulla National Park.
Here we introduce you to Bundaburra-Yidinji Country and explain the rainforest culture of the Yidinji people. We will conduct a short 200m return walk to view the magnificent Cathedral Fig, and learn her stories.
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Lake Barrine
Lake Barrine is the second stop of our tour. Here we will explain the variety of fish in the lake and how the lake was created in Yidinji belief. We also explain the traditional diets of Yidinji people and how recent settlement of the area has caused Yidinji people to...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Hasties Swamp National Park

We make a short stop at Hastie's Swamp bird-hide to view aquatic birdlife and learn about the significance of the swamp as a traditional meeting area between 3 neighboring Aboriginal nations.

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Mareeba Shire

From Lake Barrine we journey out of the rainforest and into the open bushland of Mbabaram country to our 4th stop in Watsonville. Here we visit our Culture Park where we explain the early mining history and it's impacts on the Mbabaram people who have looked after the bushland and...