Indigenous Cultural Beach Mangroves and Mudflat tour
First, as visitors arrive at Cooya Beach, a First Nations Custodian will extend a warm welcome to their traditional homeland where they continue to practice their cultural activities and maintain their cultural heritage.
The Kuku Yalanji people inhabit the region from Cooktown in the north to Chillagoe in the West and Port Douglas in the South.
Following this, the guides will explain the cultural importance of this land before introducing guests to the traditional fishing activity of spear throwing and handling, which is still practiced in the area to this day.
Next, guests will follow their First Nations guide along Cooya beach, spear in hand, while observing cultural medicine and food plants. The guides will then lead the group on a journey through the mangroves and onto the mudflats as they continue their daily spear fishing and gathering for their families.
Then, after approximately 1.5 hours of engaging in cultural activities and coastal walking, guests will return with the guides to see Kuku Yalanji artefacts and share rare stories from their traditional lands. Additionally, visitors will have the opportunity to observe daily cultural management and education activities, further immersing themselves in the rich and vibrant culture of the Kuku Yalanji people. To sum up, this is a fantastic insight into the oldest indigenous culture on the planet!
Departs Daily at 9.30 am or 1.30 pm. The time of the tours depends on the tides on the day. Please note that we will reconfirm the times with you 48 hours before your travel date.
“Protecting, Practising & Sharing Our Culture”
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Highlights
Cultural Demonstration & Educational Tour with a local guide
Itinerary
Departs Daily at 9.30 am or 1.30 pm. The time of the tours depends on the tides on the day. The exact times will be confirmed with you 48 hours prior your departure.
Tour Duration: 2 Hours
What to bring
- Camera
- Hat, Sunscreen and Sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sense of adventure
How to get there
Meeting Point – The beach side of 1 Palm Street, Cooya Beach
Head north past Port Douglas. Next, turn right onto Boonie Doon Road, about 8.3kms past Port Douglas Road turn off. Then turn right onto Melaleuca Drive and follow around to Bougainvillea Street to Palm Street.
Finally, your tour meeting point is on the beach side of 1 Palm Street, Cooya Beach.
Important Information
- A medium to high level of fitness is required for this experience.
- There are no refunds on this tour.
- A minimum of 4 people are required for this tour to operate. Private tours are available.
- Easter Monday, Queens Birthday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s day incur the Private tour rate. Call us to book 07 4037 2700.
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