Daintree Dreaming – Aboriginal Art & Culture
Daintree, Mossman Gorge & Cooya Beach
An exclusive and spectacular journey discovering the ancient Aboriginal culture of the Kuku Yalanji people. Join an Aboriginal guide and journey to the ancient rainforest of Mossman Gorge. Enjoy a tasty lunch infused with local bush flavours at the Mayi Cafe. In the afternoon join local aboriginal artist Binna for an immersive art class at Janbal Art Gallery exploring culture through painting and storytelling.
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Experienced Aboriginal Adventure North Australia guide
Five hour art class at Janbal Gallery with Aboriginal artist
Discover ancient Aboriginal ‘highways’ in the region
Lunch at Mayi Café
Guided Rainforest walk at Mossman Gorge
Tour operates on Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays
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MOSSMAN GORGE
Arrive at Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre where you will be welcomed to the land with a traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony. Take some time to peruse the gallery and local crafts store at the centre before journeying into the rainforest of Mossman Gorge itself with your experienced Aboriginal guide for an interpretive walk through this ancient environment. Learn about the local Kuku Yalanji people’s special relationship with the land here.LUNCH
Return to the Mossman Gorge Centre for a delicious lunch at the Mayi Café.ABORIGNAL ART & CULTURE
Visit Janbal Gallery for an art class with Aboriginal artist Brian ‘Binna’ Swindley. Here, learn ancient Dreamtime stories, local history and how these are shared through their art. Create your own unique souvenir to take home with you in the form of a canvas you paint with the guidance of Binna to tell your own story with techniques you will learn.
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Contact us for exclusive discounted rates
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PICKUP
7:30 am Cairns
8:00 am Northern Beaches
8:30 am Port DouglasRETURN
4:30 pm Port Douglas
5:00pm Northern Beaches
5:30 pm Cairns
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Comfortable clothes & walking shoes ( no long pants if participating in Traditional Fishing )
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Hat
Umbrella or raincoat ( in wet weather )
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