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Mossman Gorge Dreamtime Walks
Mossman Gorge indigenous-guided Dreamtime Walk is conducted by the traditional owners of the gorge , the Kuku Yalanji people . This is considered a must do for every visitor to Mossman Gorge . Ngadiku ( Nar-di-gul , meaning stories and legends from a long time ago ) takes visitors on a journey along private , easy-graded tracks , visiting special places and culturally significant sites , past traditional bark shelters and rainforest streams .
After a welcome with a traditional smoking ceremony that cleanses and wards off bad spirits , the walk travels through the stunning rainforest . Your experienced indigenous guide demonstrates traditional plant use , identifies bush food sources and provides an enchanting narrative of the rainforest and their special relationship with this unique environment . At the end of the tour , enjoy traditional bush tea and damper .
Tour departures available from Cairns and Port Douglas .
Operated by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
price guide : $
Daintree Dreaming
Operated by Adventure North Australia
A spectacular cultural journey taking you from coast to rainforest , experiencing natural beauty and ancient culture . You will be introduced to traditional hunting and gathering techniques with Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours with the aim of finding your own tucker ( food ). Your catch may include crabs , mussels and fish which are cooked up for everyone to share with homemade damper on the balcony of the family home .
A short distance away is the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park and Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre , where you are greeted with a traditional smoking ceremony . This ceremony is conducted by aboriginal people to welcome you to their land . Enjoy a delicious lunch infused with local flavours . Explore one of the world ' s oldest rainforests on a guided , interpretive rainforest walk with an opportunity to swim in the pristine waters of Mossman Gorge . Includes hotel transfers , two-hour coastal walk , lunch , and guided rainforest walk . price guide : $$
Chillagoe Caves & Outback Day Tour
Operated by Billy Tea Safaris
Enjoy your first stop at the Mareeba Wetlands for morning tea and a 20-minute cruise . Travel through the back-blocks of this wetland area viewing wallabies , emus and other wildlife . Head into historic towns to reach the limestone karsts around Chillagoe . Visit the remains of the once-mighty copper smelters and envisage life as it was years ago .
Stop for a scrumptious pub lunch before embarking on a national parks cave tour . The fossilised remains of the ancient coral reefs with hidden limestone labyrinths provide a portal to a lost world which was once just like the wondrous Great Barrier Reef . After the cave tour , head back towards the east coast , stopping at Mt Uncle Distillery for a choice of tea or coffee , delicious scones or possibly a wine or beer at Bridges Café ( own expense ). The tour then returns to Cairns down the picturesque range . price guide : $$
Barron River White Water Rafting
Operated by Raging Thunder Adventures
Only 20 minutes north of Cairns , the Barron River winds its way through spectacular rainforest and provides a great afternoon of fun for visitors keen to experience the thrill of white water rafting ! Your highly trained river guide will lead you on an eco-adventure through the Barron Gorge tackling grade two and three rapids , ideal for beginners . Learn about the surrounding flora and fauna and have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing dip before being transferred back to your accommodation . No experience is necessary , just a sense of adventure !
Daintree Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour
Operated by Billy Tea Safaris
Join us in an air-conditioned , high clearance , custom-built 4WD – max of 16 pax . Take a onehour Daintree River cruise to see this amazing ecosystem and seek birds and crocodiles in the wild . Make your way into World Heritage-listed Daintree rainforest and experience a guided elevated boardwalk to find the elusive rare Southern Cassowary and other wildlife . Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch ( dietary requirements catered to ) and hand-feed kangaroos ! Then up to Emmagen Creek on the Bloomfield Track for a swim , cup of Billy Tea and damper , and local exotic fruit sampling . Walk along Cape Tribulation beach before returning to Cairns .
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From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’. www . andersonvacations . ca