Aboriginal Cultural Daintree Rainforest Tour from Cairns or Port Douglas

Experience Australia's rich Aboriginal history and culture on this hands-on full-day adventure tour from Cairns or Port Douglas. Learn traditional Aboriginal hunting and gathering techniques as you walk along ancient ancestral trails searching for crabs, fish and mussels. This exciting, interactive tour through the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest provides a great insight into Australia's indigenous heritage and combines culture and nature with lots of fun. With a maximum of 18 participants, this tour provides a fun-filled small-group experience.

Travel along one of Australia's most scenic coastal drives as you head north of Port Douglas to Cooya Beach, where one of the Kubirri Warra brothers will teach you how to throw a spear and other Aboriginal hunting techniques. Walk with the brothers on their traditional lands, whilst stalking and observing wildlife and the surrounding country. Learn how to track and hunt for fish, mud crabs and mussels through the mangroves, and try bush tucker and bush medicines.

Enjoy morning tea of fresh homemade damper, tea, coffee and your catch of the day on the balcony of their family home, overlooking the ocean. The brothers demonstrate different Aboriginal artifacts and their uses, and will maybe teach you how to play a didgeridoo.

You will continue north to the township of Mossman, where you'll visit the Janbal Gallery for a truly unique Aboriginal experience. Learn about the Dreamtime and the authentic arts and crafts made by the local Kuku Yalanji. Lunch is at the Mossman Gorge Centre, at the edge of the Mossman Rainforest, where you can also explore the gallery which is filled with artwork from prominent and emerging artists of the area.

<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> </xml><![endif]-->Next, you'll be exploring the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park, one of the world's oldest and most beautiful rainforests. Enjoy an interpretive walk across boardwalks, tracks and bridges that protects the delicate ecosystem of beautiful waterfalls and rich flora and fauna of Mossman Gorge. Your guide will explain the eco system of this pristine rainforest. Special access has been given to a swimming area of Mossman Gorge that most are usually not permitted. Ensure you bring your swimmers/bathers so you are able to make the most of this beautiful private hole that is encased by rainforest.

Please note, this tour is interactive and not suitable for those with limited mobility. A reasonable level of fitness is required to fully enjoy the experience.

• Travel by air-conditioned 4WD
• Local guide
• Introduction to traditional fishing techniques
• Morning tea of homemade damper
• Two-hour coastal walk
• Interpretive rainforest walk
  
• Lunch at the Mossman Gorge Centre
• 1 hour Aboriginal Art Class at Janbal Gallery
  
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Drinks