Daintree Dreaming – Discover Aboriginal Culture & Country – Full-Day Small Group Tour
Daintree Dreaming is Operating Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Full-day tour
Step into the heart of the Daintree on an unforgettable cultural journey led by local Aboriginal guides. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury coach with a small group and expert local driver-guide, and experience the stories, traditions, and landscapes of the Kuku Yalanji people – the traditional custodians of this stunning region.
This enriching full-day tour is part of Tourism Australia’s Discover Aboriginal Experiences collective, offering a rare opportunity to explore ancient lands, connect with Indigenous culture, and take home memories (and art!) that will last a lifetime.
🌿 Aboriginal Coastal Adventure
On this Daintree Dreaming tour, walk alongside a member of the Kubirri Warra clan through their ancestral coastal homeland. Wander across beaches, tidal mudflats, and mangrove ecosystems as you learn traditional hunting and gathering techniques, including how to spot bush foods and medicines. Try your hand at spear throwing – just as their ancestors have for thousands of years!
🌳 Manjal Dimbi – Mossman Gorge Rainforest Walk
Immerse yourself in the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest with a gentle guided walk along elevated boardwalks and forest trails. Your guide will share stories of the land and its spiritual significance. Then, relax with a delicious bush-flavoured lunch at the Mayi Café, set at the edge of the lush rainforest.
🎨 Aboriginal Art & Cultural Experience
Visit the Janbal Gallery for a hands-on art session with celebrated Kuku Yalanji artist Brian ‘Binna’ Swindley. Discover how Dreamtime stories are told through painting, and learn traditional techniques as you create your own take-home canvas under Binna’s expert guidance.
Book our Daintree Dreaming tour online now and secure your spot on this unforgettable cultural journey!
8.00 am: Pickup from Cairns starts
Aboriginal Coastal Adventure
Lunch at Mayi Cafe
Driver guided rainforest walk at Mossman Gorge
Aboriginal Art Class
5.30 pm: Return Transfers to Cairns
Note: This tour may operate in reverse due to tides on the Aboriginal Coastal Adventure
Return Transfers from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas
Experienced driver guide
Aboriginal Coastal Adventure
Lunch at Mayi Café
Guided Rainforest walk at Mossman Gorge
Aboriginal Art Class at Janbal Gallery
Hat
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Comfortable walking shoes
Towel, swimming clothes
Camera
Bottle of water
Umbrella/raincoat (in wet weather)
Minimum age for this tour is 4 years old. Child rate applies to children aged 4 to 14 years old.
A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required to re-schedule or alter all or part of a reservation.
Any date change will incur a $20 administration fee.
We are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during our standard business hours (9 am-5 pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider. All cancellation requests must be in writing and sent via email to: [email protected]. Any emails received outside of these hours will be considered received the following day.
Cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee 48 hours or more before departure
100% cancellation fee within 48 hours before departure and for "No Show"
There will be no refund of any part of your tour costs should you fail to arrive at a scheduled tour departure time. Tour departures may not be delayed due to passenger circumstances - including events beyond your control, medical problems, airline delays, weather, etc.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation, and medical cover.
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Children: 4-14 years, prices as shown. The minimum age for this tour is 4 years old.
Family Fare is 2 adults and 2 children of the same family.
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PICK-UP POINTS: It is the passenger's responsibility to re-confirm their place of accommodation at least 48 hours prior to travel. We accept no responsibility for any incorrect information provided by passengers, regarding their pickup location. Please call 07 4047 9066.
Please inform us of any special requirements before your date of travel; such as dietary requirements, allergies, mobility and disability issues. This can be done in the 'Booking Message' section of your online reservation or by contacting our friendly reservations team