Cooya Beach Indigenous Cultural Experience Tour
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$365

Queensland
1-11
people
price for
1 participant
8
hours
  • • Explore Cooya Beach with the Local Indigenous Tribe
  • • Experience an 8-Hour Coastal and Rainforest Adventure
  • • Enjoy the Most Authentic Indigenous Fishing Experience
or

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, and the pristine beaches accompanied by knowledgeable local Aboriginal guides. This unforgettable tour promises an immersive experience that unveils the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of one of the world’s oldest rainforests. Perfect for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike, this day tour offers a chance to connect with the land and learn ancient traditions that have been preserved for generations.

The adventure begins on Cooya Beach, where guides from the Kuku Yalanji tribe introduce you to the art of spear throwing and handling. This hands-on experience allows for an engaging lesson in traditional fishing techniques, followed by a serene beach walk through mangroves and mudflats. Discover various coastal ecosystems, while observing marine life thriving beneath the waves. Afterward, visit the spectacular Mossman Gorge and immerse yourself in the Daintree Rainforest. Here, a welcoming 'smoking' ceremony provides a spiritual cleanse, followed by the opportunity to explore lush pathways, swim in crystal-clear waters, and engage in cultural activities such as ochre painting and bush soap making.

This unique experience not only serves as an adventure but also offers a thoughtful gift that enriches the lives of friends and loved ones. Celebrate special occasions or simply share a passion for nature and cultural understanding with this exceptional day tour. It's an extraordinary way to create lasting memories while embracing the beauty of the Daintree, truly a gift that keeps giving long after the experience ends.

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Experience Overview:

Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge & Beach Day Tour W/aboriginals

Our first tour is with the local indigenous tribe on a coastal beach walk experience, you will be introduced to the traditional fishing activity of spear throwing and handling. Practice your aim and shoot before embarking on a stroll (spear in hand) along the beach, through the mangroves and mudflats observing cultural medicine and food plants, whilst spotting the array of sea life beneath the water and hiding between the mangroves! Enjoy a Homemade Damper on the Beach at the end of the tour.
Next up is the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge.

Your visit to the Daintree Rainforest starts with a ‘smoking’ ceremony to cleanse and ward off bad spirits. Discover traditions like making bush soaps and ochre painting.

Enjoy free time to swim in the crystal-clear waters of Mossman Gorge, surrounded by large granite boulders, these rocks contain a percentage of quartz, these waters are known to be healing to your body, mind and soul.

What's included:

  • Spears

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Mossman Gorge

Mossman Gorge Road, 4873, Queensland

Mossman Gorge (the Daintree Rainforest) where you'll enjoy a swim in the cool refreshing crystal clear waters of Mossman Gorge.
Daintree Rainforest Walk - Free-time to explore the enchanting Daintree Rainforest. Walk along the boardwalks that sit high above the ground in the rainforest canopy. Walk along the tracks over the crystal clear creeks and meandering river streams to the lookouts, viewing areas and swimming holes.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Daintree Rainforest Cooper Creek Wilderness

2333 Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation, 4873, Queensland

This walk through the Daintree Rainforest, takes place inside Mossman Gorge. After a swim in the Gorge, we embark on an easy walk through the Daintree Rainforest with your Sacred Owl Tours Guide. You will learn about the local aboriginal tribe, the history of the area and the different animals and plants of the rainforest.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Cooya Beach

Cooya Beach, Queensland

Kuku Yalanji Beach Day & Fishing Tours
Its time to get native, on a mudflat and mangrove walk! The local aboriginal tribe follow the traditions of their ancestors.
This unique coastal place has three diverse ecosystems – beach, mangroves and coastal reef – that are connected to each other by the ever-changing mudflats and tidal lagoons.

Your guides will teach you how to throw a spear, hunt whilst stalking and observing wildlife, and how to find plants used for food and medicine. They’ll also introduce you to some of their family members and share some of their extensive knowledge of this special area and how they care for their country.

2 hours

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour.

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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Sacred Owl Tours

Product SKU: AU-15827-0006

Queensland Indigenous Coastal and Rainforest Experience

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Queensland
1-11
people
price for
1 participant
8
hours
  • • Explore Cooya Beach with the Local Indigenous Tribe
  • • Experience an 8-Hour Coastal and Rainforest Adventure
  • • Enjoy the Most Authentic Indigenous Fishing Experience
or

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