Walk in the footsteps of the world’s oldest living cultures
Whether it’s snorkelling the Reef with sea rangers, walking through rainforest with Traditional Custodians or discovering ancient stories etched in stone, Tropical North Queensland is home to some of Australia’s most powerful Indigenous tourism experiences.
Walk on country through an ancient rainforest
Discover the secrets of the rainforest
Discover the secrets of the rainforest
learn about culture of the rainforest with Walkabout Cultural Adventures
learn about culture of the rainforest with Walkabout Cultural Adventures
Go on a Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge
Go on a Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge
Where else in the world can you walk through one of the world’s oldest rainforests hosted by a guide from the world’s oldest culture? Find your answer joining Walkabout Cultural Adventures to go spear-hunting in the mangroves that fringe the Daintree or visit the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre for a Dreamtime Walk through the Wet Tropics Rainforest. You’ll learn about the connection of the Indigenous people to land and sea, and their relationship with the rainforest which spans more than 60,000 years.
Discover ancient fossils that turn back time at Riversleigh Fossil Fields
Riversleigh Fossil Fields
Named one of the top 10 places to see fossils in the world, bring your walking shoes to discover Riversleigh Fossil Fields in the south-eastern corner of Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park. What was once a thick rainforest is now distinctly outback in its terrain, which is fitting for this national park’s location in the Gulf Savannah. You’ll discover fossils that date back 25 million years, pointing to a time when Tasmanian Tigers and marsupial ‘lions’ roamed these parts. Getting there will require you to take the iconic Savannah Way from Cairns, from the beach to the bush.
Visit one of the most significant rock art sites on earth
Explore ancient rock art sites with Jarramali Rock Art Tours near Laura in Cape York
Explore ancient rock art sites with Jarramali Rock Art Tours near Laura in Cape York
Quinkan Rock Art Site
Quinkan Rock Art Site
Explore ancient rock art sites with Jarramali Rock Art Tours near Laura in Cape York
Explore ancient rock art sites with Jarramali Rock Art Tours near Laura in Cape York
Hidden in the hills of Laura in Cape York, you’ll find the internationally significant, Quinkan Rock Art Sites. Protected by the Australian National Heritage list for its significance as one of the largest bodies of prehistoric art, your best way to visit it is through a guided tour with a local Aboriginal Guide. Join Jarramali Rock Art Tours to see why UNESCO ranked these ancient painting, stencil and engravings among the top 10 rock art sites in the world.
Great Barrier Reef tour with Indigenous guides
Cultural experience on the Great Barrier Reef
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have maintained strong connections with the Great Barrier Reef for thousands of years. On Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Indigenous guides are able to showcase their culture to you with an experience unlike any other in Australia. On board this full day reef tour, not only will you be able to explore the depths with Indigenous guides, immerse yourself in interactive cultural demonstrations including didgeridoo, dance and storytelling.
Feel the Power of Din Din (Barron Falls)
When the Wet Tropics live up to their name, few sights are more breathtaking than Din Din, the Djabugay name for Barron Falls. During the summer and autumn seasons, millions of litres of water cascade through the gorge in a dramatic display of raw power, with daily volumes surging up to 265,000 megalitres. In drier months, that figure can drop to as little as 350 megalitres*. To truly understand this sacred landscape, let the Djabuganjdji bama (rainforest people) guide your journey. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway shares the stories of Din Din through the voices of its Traditional Custodians, connecting the falls to ancient laws and spiritual meaning.
