Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation
Led by a local Aboriginal guide you will explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally significant sights and local attractions between Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation including World Heritage Daintree rainforest. Learn the amazing relationships the Kuku Yalanji still have with their land and experience these diverse environments. Get an insight in to the history, culture and traditions of the local Aboriginal people and the area. Walk through the world’s oldest living rainforest, see natural wonders, the majestic Daintree river, and where the rainforest meets the reef, explore coastal habitats learning about the environment, different foods and medicines utilized from nature, sample some bush tucker, swim at one of the pristine freshwater streams in the area before returning to your accommodation.
Led by a local Aboriginal guide you will explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally significant sights and local attractions between Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation including World Heritage Daintree rainforest. Learn the amazing relationships the Kuku Yalanji still have with their land and experience these diverse environments. Get an insight in to the history, culture and traditions of the local Aboriginal people and the area. Walk through the world’s oldest living rainforest, see natural wonders, the majestic Daintree river, and where the rainforest meets the reef, explore coastal habitats learning about the environment, different foods and medicines utilized from nature, sample some bush tucker, swim at one of the pristine freshwater streams in the area before returning to your accommodation.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Daintree River, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia
Cross over the majestic Daintree river by cable car ferry.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Daintree National Park, Queensland, Australia
Explore the area as you travel along and up to Cape Tribulation, driving through the Daintree National Park and stopping to experience the different environments with guided walks along boardwalks and beaches, from coastal to rainforest environments. Learning about the local Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal traditional practises, identification of plants, bush foods and medicines, and the cultural connection to the area. Learning of the marine life and fringing Great Barrier Reef coastline.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Daintree National Park, Tropical Research Station, Cape Tribulation, Queensland 4873 Australia
Where the "rainforest meets the reef". Explore the Cape Tribulation area, coastal and rainforest learning the Aboriginal connection to the land, the rainforest and the traditional practises of utilising the resources i.e. bush medicines, foods, plant uses.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Tribulation Beach, Cape Tribulation, Queensland Australia
Renowned as the place where the rainforest meets the reef, standing on the beach you look our to the fringing reef and rainforest that meets the bay
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cape Tribulation, Cape Tribulation, Daintree Region, Queensland
Renowed as the place where the rainforest meets the reef
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Daintree River, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia
Cross over the majestic Daintree river by cable car ferry.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Daintree National Park, Queensland, Australia
Explore the area as you travel along and up to Cape Tribulation, driving through the Daintree National Park and stopping to experience the different environments with guided walks along boardwalks and beaches, from coastal to rainforest environments. Learning about the local Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal traditional practises, identification of plants, bush foods and medicines, and the cultural connection to the area. Learning of the marine life and fringing Great Barrier Reef coastline.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Daintree National Park, Tropical Research Station, Cape Tribulation, Queensland 4873 Australia
Where the "rainforest meets the reef". Explore the Cape Tribulation area, coastal and rainforest learning the Aboriginal connection to the land, the rainforest and the traditional practises of utilising the resources i.e. bush medicines, foods, plant uses.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Tribulation Beach, Cape Tribulation, Queensland Australia
Renowned as the place where the rainforest meets the reef, standing on the beach you look our to the fringing reef and rainforest that meets the bay
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cape Tribulation, Cape Tribulation, Daintree Region, Queensland
Renowed as the place where the rainforest meets the reef
Duration: 15 minutes
Reviews
Louise R - 5/5
Excellent Tour!
Juan....the guide is very knowledgeable, passionate and compassionate and a consumate storyteller....bringing the Kuku-Yalanji culture and history to life!
I highly recommend this small group tour. Juan covers a lot of territory in half a day....chock full of interesting facts and stories not to mention the stunning scenery!
....and it is a lot of fun!
Graham M - 5/5
Delightful couple of guys in Juan and Harry, who were passionate and knowledgeable about their country and customs. Bush tucker and bush medicine from nearly every tree and plant. After 60,000 odd years the Aboriginals have learnt a thing or two and the knowledge is passed on with no written language. Remarkable. A great experience. Highly recommended.
26dylanv - 5/5
Great family tour. Our kids are only 3 and 5yr old so we decided on the half day Cape Trib private tour. Our host Aaron was fantastic with the kids. Our little ones were shy to start with (which they always are) and by the end they were copying Aaron and walking in his shadow. Matter of fact for the rest of our stay in the Daintree as we were walking around they both had walking sticks and were playing ‘tourist guide’ mimicking him!
We are from central Queensland and choose Walkabout as we wanted and authentic indigenous tour. So happy with the day and will definitely recommend it
gb2gh - 5/5
Juan was super knowledgeable and personable. We learnt so much about a variety of subjects and saw the whole area from a different perspective. We saw a local croc called Howard, swam in an secret freshwater spot, picked pipi’s off the beach, did some spear hunting and even cooked up our spoils at his Mum place! Our teens were so engaged as were we as Juan shared his knowledge. Highly recommend!
F3366JQrm - 5/5
Fantastic day with Aaron in October. We had booked the Daintree sightseeing trip unaware that this was more of stopping at famous spots and not supposed to have an emphasis on the cultural aspects as their other tour at Mossman Gorge. However, Aaron was incredibly kind and informative, sharing his passion and knowledge for the region which he and his family have traditionally own for millenia, whilst also showing us the landmark sites. He shared parts of his culture, taught us about local animals and plant life and their significance and uses and he even squeezed in time to try to teach the two of us how to throw a spear on the beach.
A truly informative and unforgettable experience which we cannot recommend enough.
Don't miss out and support this wonderful local outfit!!
Cheryl M - 5/5
Aaron was a fantastic, enthusiastic guide. We weren't bored for a second. There is no way you could learn as much on your own as you could with Aaron. He was so informative and answered all of our questions and opened up our minds & hearts to the Daintree. We would highly recommend doing a tour with Walkabout & Aaron.
yht787 - 5/5
Great half day tour with Aaron who was very knowledgeable about the local culture and made the effort to engage our 4.5year old so that she enjoyed the tour as well. He even spotted a crocodile and cassowary for us - we really enjoyed the cultural aspects too of using bush plants for medicinal purposes and our 4.5year old especially enjoyed being able to get paint out of ochre for painting her arms. Definitely would recommend booking one of the Walkabout tours if you are in the Daintree region!
Inclusions
- Snacks - morning/afternoon tea and bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Daintree National Park
Exclusions
Terms & Conditions
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Walkabout Cultural Adventures adheres to safe touring at all times, including operating within Queensland Tourism Industry Covid-safe guidelines. As of the 17/12/2021 all guests (aged 16+) will be required to show proof of full vaccination prior to touring in line with the Public Health Directive.