Aboriginal Tours - Cooktown
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The Bama Way Aboriginal Journeys is an innovative partnership which brings together three highly acclaimed Aboriginal owned and operated tours with Aboriginal tour specialist Adventure North Australia. You will journey along story-lines through coastal mangroves, pristine rainforest of the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park and hilltop Savannah where you will spend time with the traditional custodians of the land who know its resources, its stories and its sacred places. Become part of the story of the Bama Way. The word 'Bama' (pronounced Bumma) is widely used throughout Far North Queensland to mean an Aboriginal person, but in both Kuku Yalanji and Guugu Yimithirr tribes, the word simply means 'person' regardless of nationality or race. |
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One Day Aboriginal Rock Art Tour with Nugal-warra Elder, Willie Gordon A truly unique experience, voted as one of Australia's Must-Do-Experiences. |
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Highlights & Inclusions:
Itinerary: Day 1 (L,D) Cairns, Port Douglas - Cape Tribulation includes Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours Today, your journey of discovery begins as you travel north along one of Australia’s most scenic coastal drives to Cooya Beach to join Kubirri Warra brothers on one of their beach, mudflat and mangrove walks. Linc and Brandon Walker, of Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours follow the traditions of their ancestors who, for thousands of years, educated visitors about their traditional country in order to ensure the survival of their Kuku Yalanji culture. Today the brothers teach their guests how to throw a spear, hunt whilst stalking and observing wildlife and country, and how to track coastal resources. And they share some of their extensive knowledge of this special area and how they care for their country. Enjoy fresh, home-made damper, tea and coffee, before continuing to the Daintree Village, for a 1 hour crocodile and wildlife spotting river cruise on the Daintree River. Enjoy a picnic lunch before visiting the spectacular Niau Falls on a secluded 450acre private property, exclusive to the Bama Way. The Niau falls are a pristine natural wonder waiting for you to discover. You will see strange, primitive plants and learn about the original French settler family. Hear of their incredible story of survival. Your guided walk will unlock the secrets of this fascinating eco-system. Time for a swim in this magical rainforest environment, (don’t forget your swimmers). We depart the falls and travel to Cape Tribulation, crossing the Daintree River by cable ferry, travelling through one of the most ancient ecosystems on earth, the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park. Overnight Cape Tribulation. Enjoy dinner this evening amongst the rainforest canopy and reflect on your magical day on the Bama Way. |
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Day 2 (B,L,D) Cape Tribulation - Cooktown includes Walker Family Bloomfield Falls Tour A leisurely breakfast this morning or maybe a walk along the beach before we continue on The Bama Way through the heart of the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park. Travel today is on the 4wd only Bloomfield Track, where you will traverse mountain ranges and water ways through some of the most spectacular scenery in Australia. At Wujal Wujal we visit the Bloomfield Falls in the company of traditional custodians from the Walker Family, who share some of their knowledge about this special and sacred place and explain why the Falls are of great cultural significance to the Yalanji people. You'll also receive a fascinating insight into the many different uses of the rainforest plants for food, medicine and ceremonial purposes. A short walk is included on uneven ground. We continue on the track to Helenvale, where we have lunch at the Lions Den Hotel, a famous Aussie bush pub established in 1875. After lunch visit Black Mountains, a unique geological oddity, surrounded in mystery and spoken of in ancient Aboriginal legend. Arriving in Cooktown have your camera ready with 360 degree panoramic views from Grassy Hill of Cooktown, the Coral Sea and the Endeavour River. Overnight Cooktown, dine with your travel companions this evening at a quaint local restaurant "Shadows of Mt Cook".
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ONE DAY FLY-FLY ABORIGINAL ROCK ART TOUR with GUURRBI TOURS
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ADULT from Cairns |
$569 |
Child 3-14 |
$499 |
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Departs: Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday & Friday :Prices are inclusive of GST.
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Travel from Cairns to Cooktown enjoying the spectacular views as you fly along the coast between the World Heritage rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. On arrival you will be met by Nugal-warra Elder Willie Gordon of Guurrbi Tours and driven to Hope Vale, where you will visit 6 rock art sites on his traditional country. Here he shares with you the stories behind the art, and his relationship with the land. The Rainbow Serpent tour tour takes you through a dramatic landscape to six rock art sites, including an ancestral Birth Cave and the Reconciliation Cave. An estimated 30 minute bush walk on generally easy terrain.
Return to Cooktown where you have the remainder of the afternoon to explore. Visit to the world class James Cook Museum or take a stroll down the main street and discovery the history. Transfer to Cooktown airport for your return flight to Cairns along the scenic way with Hinterland Aviation. This is a truly memorable experience - you won't forget it! Please note flights depart with Hinterland Aviation, Tom McDonald Drive, Cairns General Aviation Airport.
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Tour depart each Wednesday Departures guaranteed so far for 2012 are:- 11th July, 25th July, 22nd August, 3rd October, 24th October 14th November 2012 (fully booked due to the Solar Eclipse) Cairns 7.30am – Northern Beaches 8.00am – Port Douglas 8.45am Prices valid to March 2013 |
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Learn to throw a spear |
Collecting bush tucker |
Traditional hunting |
Pristine Cooya Beach |
| All meals included | Adult twin | Child 3-14yrs | Single supplement | |
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| Moderate 3* Motel | $1169.00 | $989.00 | $190.00 | |
| Deluxe 4*Resort | $1239.00 | $1099.00 | $190.00 |
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