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Hands On Country Eco Tour

Connect with the Mandingalbay Yidinji People to discover the local culture, bush foods and visit sacred sights on this three hour eco tour from Cairns.
Hands On Country Eco Tour

Highlights

  • Guided by the Traditional Owners on Country

  • Only 15min river cruise departing from Cairns Marlin Marina

  • Diversity of habitats and landscape

  • Opportunity to hear an ancient language

  • Connections to stories and the history of Yarrabah - Australia's largest Indigenous community

  • Mandingalbay Yidinji welcome and cleansing smoking ceremony

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Inclusions

  • A guided river cruise across Trinity Inlet from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
  • Traditional Welcome to Country and Mandingalbay smoking ceremony.
  • 20-minute guided bush-walk discovering the Mandingalbay Yidinji bush foods and medicine.
  • Light refreshments (coconut damper, tea and fresh fruit).
  • Return transfer by vessel to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

Highlights

  • Fully Guided by Mandingablay Yidinji people - the Traditional Owners of the land
  • Tour starts from the Cairns Marina, right in the heart of the Cairns CBD and within walking distance from most city hotels and resorts
  • Opportunity to hear an ancient language
  • Visit a major environmental conservation project in an Indigenous Protected Area
  • Connections to stories and the history of Yarrabah - Australia's largest Indigenous community
  • Ancient practices combined with latest science for a sustainable future

Time

  • Departure time is 9am

Location

  • Cairns Marlin Marina, Meet your Tour Guide at Mooze Gelato and Juice Bar, 5/2 Pier Point Road (next to Salt House Restaurant Bar)

What To Bring

  • Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, camera and prescribed medications
  • Wear sturdy, flat footwear

Additional Information

  • Child rate applies to children 5 to 16 years old.
  • Infants 0 to 4 years old travel free of charge.

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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