Hands On Country Eco Tour
Highlights
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Guided by the Traditional Owners on Country
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Only 15min river cruise departing from Cairns Marlin Marina
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Diversity of habitats and landscape
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Opportunity to hear an ancient language
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Connections to stories and the history of Yarrabah - Australia's largest Indigenous community
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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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