Daintree Dreaming- Traditional Aboriginal Fishing
This signature experience is an endorsed product by Tourism Australia as part of their Discover Aboriginal Experiences program. A cultural journey from coast to rainforest; experience the natural beauty of the rainforest & discover an ancient culture.
Cooya Beach, the traditional fishing ground of the Kuku Yalanji people has three diverse ecosystems; beach, mangrove and coastal reef. A member of the Kubirri Warra clan will introduce you to their traditional fishing and gathering techniques. Any catch of crabs, mussels and fish is cooked up to share with homemade damper on the shore of Cooya Beach.
Then at Mossman Gorge Centre, you are greeted with a traditional smoking ceremony conducted by Aboriginal people with specialised cultural knowledge to welcome people to their land. Enjoy a delicious lunch infused with local flavours served in the Mossman Gorge Mayi Cafe at the edge of the rainforest.
Wander into the lush rainforest of the World Heritage Daintree National Park; home of the Kuku Yalanji people. Experience one of the world’s oldest and most beautiful rainforests with your Adventure North guide. An easy walk across boardwalks, tracks and bridges that protect the delicate ecosystem that adorns spectacular waterfalls and mountain ranges. Your guide will explain the rich flora, fauna and diverse ecosystem.
Inclusions:
Experienced guiding & commentary
Two (2) hour coast and cultural walk with a Kubirri Warra clan member
Damper & catch of the day
Lunch at the Mossman Gorge Centre
Traditional Smoking Ceremony
Interpretive guided Rainforest Walk at Mossman Gorge
Return hotel transfers
Time
This experience operates Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
This experience departs Cairns at 7.30am (return 6.15pm)
This signature experience is an endorsed product by Tourism Australia as part of their Discover Aboriginal Experiences program. A cultural journey from coast to rainforest; experience the natural beauty of the rainforest & discover an ancient culture.
Cooya Beach, the traditional fishing ground of the Kuku Yalanji people has three diverse ecosystems; beach, mangrove and coastal reef. A member of the Kubirri Warra clan will introduce you to their traditional fishing and gathering techniques. Any catch of crabs, mussels and fish is cooked up to share with homemade damper on the shore of Cooya Beach.
Then at Mossman Gorge Centre, you are greeted with a traditional smoking ceremony conducted by Aboriginal people with specialised cultural knowledge to welcome people to their land. Enjoy a delicious lunch infused with local flavours served in the Mossman Gorge Mayi Cafe at the edge of the rainforest.
Wander into the lush rainforest of the World Heritage Daintree National Park; home of the Kuku Yalanji people. Experience one of the world’s oldest and most beautiful rainforests with your Adventure North guide. An easy walk across boardwalks, tracks and bridges that protect the delicate ecosystem that adorns spectacular waterfalls and mountain ranges. Your guide will explain the rich flora, fauna and diverse ecosystem.
Inclusions:
Experienced guiding & commentary
Two (2) hour coast and cultural walk with a Kubirri Warra clan member
Damper & catch of the day
Lunch at the Mossman Gorge Centre
Traditional Smoking Ceremony
Interpretive guided Rainforest Walk at Mossman Gorge
Return hotel transfers
Time
This experience operates Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
This experience departs Cairns at 7.30am (return 6.15pm)
This signature experience is an endorsed product by Tourism Australia as part of their Discover Aboriginal Experiences program. A cultural journey from coast to rainforest; experience the natural beauty of the rainforest & discover an ancient culture.
Cooya Beach, the traditional fishing ground of the Kuku Yalanji people has three diverse ecosystems; beach, mangrove and coastal reef. A member of the Kubirri Warra clan will introduce you to their traditional fishing and gathering techniques. Any catch of crabs, mussels and fish is cooked up to share with homemade damper on the shore of Cooya Beach.
Then at Mossman Gorge Centre, you are greeted with a traditional smoking ceremony conducted by Aboriginal people with specialised cultural knowledge to welcome people to their land. Enjoy a delicious lunch infused with local flavours served in the Mossman Gorge Mayi Cafe at the edge of the rainforest.
Wander into the lush rainforest of the World Heritage Daintree National Park; home of the Kuku Yalanji people. Experience one of the world’s oldest and most beautiful rainforests with your Adventure North guide. An easy walk across boardwalks, tracks and bridges that protect the delicate ecosystem that adorns spectacular waterfalls and mountain ranges. Your guide will explain the rich flora, fauna and diverse ecosystem.
Inclusions:
Experienced guiding & commentary
Two (2) hour coast and cultural walk with a Kubirri Warra clan member
Damper & catch of the day
Lunch at the Mossman Gorge Centre
Traditional Smoking Ceremony
Interpretive guided Rainforest Walk at Mossman Gorge
Return hotel transfers
Time
This experience operates Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
This experience departs Cairns at 7.30am (return 6.15pm)