Hands On Country Eco-Culture Tour
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Port
Cairns, Australia
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$200
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
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 Aboriginal people of Australia that lies just across waters from the city.
Imagine gliding across Trinity Inlet past tethered yachts, leaving the city of Cairns behind and entering a stunning mangrove forest and wetlands eco-system. Your Mandingalbay Yidinji tour guide is an Aboriginal, 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. This ceremony is a profound and significant tradition, where aboriginal people offer a heartfelt welcome to the land’s owners and their connection to it. The smoking ceremony involves burning native plants and purifying the surroundings, symbolizing a spiritual and respectful introduction to the country’s Aboriginal heritage and culture.
Chances are, you’ll be deeply moved by this tour. On the way back to the Cairns Marina you’ll have much to mull over and many memories that will last a lifetime.
Please note:
There is a 10 minute walk to and from the departure point on this tour.