Indigenous Culture
PORT DOUGLAS AND DAINTREE
The Kuku Yalanji people are the Traditional Owners of the lands of Port Douglas Daintree and welcome you to come and learn about their fascinating traditions and way of life. It’s a wonderful opportunity for visitors, and the region has several ways to experience this ancient living culture. Today, the Kuku Yalanji people are very active in the tourism industry, offering a unique insight into their culture and its connection to Country. Be welcomed to their land in a traditional “smoking ceremony” before taking a guided walk with an Aboriginal guide.
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Yalanji Arts
Yalanji Arts specialises in handcrafted ceramics, screen printed textiles and prints on paper celebrating the culture and deep respect, knowledge and connection to the richly diverse rainforest and ocean environments of Kuku Yalanji Country.
Janbal Art Gallery
Janbal Gallery in Kuku Yalanji country in Mossman, is one hour north of Cairns and 15 mins from Port Douglas. Come and learn about Aboriginal art and share Aboriginal culture through hands-on painting and storytelling experiences.
DAB Studio Gallery
Offering quality locally made artworks in a variety of mediums, including acrylic and water colour paintings, pottery, glasswork, mixed media, printmaking and more.
Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre
Uncover the wonders of the Daintree Rainforest through our serene zipline canopy tour. Ascend to heights of up to 15 meters above the ground, soaring across nine ziplines spanning 15 to 130 metres long, and enjoy the stunning panoramic views as you traverse the timber walkways.
Rainforestation Nature Park
Set on 100 acres of tropical rainforest, this all-weather attraction is home to the Army Duck Rainforest tours on land and water, the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and the iconic Koala & Wildlife Park.
Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel
Enjoy Cairns’ most unique Great Barrier Reef tour with their experienced Marine Biologists and Indigenous Cultural Guides. Experience a genuine and authentic tour that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
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Indigenous Art Workshop
The Port Douglas region has dozens of art galleries displaying and selling authentic paintings, crafts, and artifacts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These highly collectable works draw inspiration from ancient creation stories and tool making, using both traditional and modern techniques and mediums.
Janbal Gallery
Come and participate in a unique and memorable Aboriginal art workshop with local Brian ‘Binna’ Swindley. Create your very own artwork to take home with you while learning about Kuku Yalanji culture, history and stories.
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Ph: (07) 4041 3600
Level 1, 119 Hartley Street, Cairns, QLD 4870