Daintree Dreaming – Aboriginal Art and Culture
- Operating Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Full-day tour, including a 1.5 hr art class at Janbal Gallery with Aboriginal artist
Start your adventure with a morning pickup by an experienced guide and embark on a scenic journey along the Great Barrier Reef Drive from Cairns.
Mossman Gorge
Firstly, your stop is the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre, where you’ll experience a traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony, welcoming you to the land. Then, explore the gallery and local crafts store before venturing into Mossman Gorge‘s rainforest with a local guide. Here, you will discover the ancient environment and learn about the unique relationship between the Kuku Yalanji people and the land.
Lunch
Next, enjoy a delicious lunch at the Mayi Café back at the Mossman Gorge Centre, surrounded by the natural beauty of the rainforest.
Aboriginal Art & Culture
After lunch, head to Janbal Gallery for an immersive art class with renowned Aboriginal artist Brian ‘Binna’ Swindley. Here, you will delve into ancient Dreamtime stories and local history, and learn how these narratives are expressed through art. Under Binna’s guidance, create your own canvas masterpiece, a unique souvenir that tells your story using traditional techniques.
Finally, conclude your day of cultural discovery as your guide drops you back, enriched with unforgettable experiences and newfound knowledge. Book now for a journey into the heart of Aboriginal culture and the stunning landscapes of Mossman Gorge!
Art isn’t your thing? Why not try the Traditional Aboriginal Fishing Day tour option instead?
Highlights
Experience a rich cultural journey through Mossman Gorge.
Itinerary
- Return Transfers from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas
- Experienced Aboriginal Adventure North Australia guide
- 1.5 hr 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
Hotel Pickup from
- 7:30am Cairns
- 8.00am Northern Beaches
- 8.30am Port Douglas
Hotel Return from
- 4.30pm Port Douglas
- 5.00pm Northern Beaches
- 5:30pm at Cairns
Included
- Return Transfers from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas
- Experienced Aboriginal Adventure North Australia guide
- 1.5 hr 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
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes & walking shoes (no long pants if participating in Traditional Fishing)
- Insect repellent
- Water bottle
- Hat / Sunscreen
- Umbrella/raincoat (in wet weather)
Important Information
Physical Fitness & Mobility Required
The Coach used for the Daintree Dreaming Tour has several steps on entry and passengers will board and disembark from the vehicle several times through out the day.
The guided walk at Mossman Gorge is considered easy grade and under 1 kilometer return in distance.
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