3 Day Amazing Bama Way Aboriginal Discovery Tour
3 Day Bama Way - Standard twin share
Adults $1,169.00
Children $989.00
3 Day Bama Way - Deluxe twin share
Adults $1,169.00
Children $989.00
Single Supplement (Standard)
Adults $180.00
Single Supplement (Deluxe)
Adults $190.00
Description
The Bama way travels through part of Queensland’s Tropical north and home to Australia’s highest proportion of indigenous Australians, and its greatest diversity of indigenous cultures. Today you can travel through its landscape of contrasts and surprises - through rainforest, outback and stunning mountain ranges, wide open plains and hilltop Savannah – and spend time with the traditional custodians of the land who know its resources, its stories and its sacred places.
Day 1 (L) Cairns – Port Douglas -Cape Tribulation:
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, homemade damper, tea and coffee, before continuing along the Daintree Coast where we continue north to the Daintree Village, for a 1 hour river cruise on the mighty Daintree River. Have a picnic lunch on the shores of the river before we visit the spectacular Niau Falls on Tranquility on the Daintree - a secluded 450acre private property. 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 mighty Daintree River by cable ferry, arriving at your overnight accommodation. Spend the night in the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park of Cape Tribulation. Experience the rainforest at night, enjoy this evening at your leisure.
Day 2 (B,L,D) Cape Tribulation - Cooktown:
A leisurely breakfast and walk along Cape Tribulation 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 we will cross rivers and mountain ranges. Arriving 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. We travel to Helenvale, where we have lunch at the famous 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. Overnight Cooktown and enjoy dinner with your travel companions this evening.
Day 3, (B,L) Cooktown - Port Douglas - Cairns:
This morning enjoy breakfast before travelling to meet with Nugal-warra Elder, Willie Gordon of Guurrbi Tours. Willie, the traditional story-teller of the Nugal-warra clan, takes you to the Nugal rock art sites, set in stunning countryside high in the hills above Hope Vale, 40 minutes from Cooktown. You’ll visit six sites, including the Reconciliation Cave and an ancestral Birthing Site, where Willie shares the stories behind the art – stories which can only be told by Elders of the Nugal clan - and explains how the paintings speak of the essence of life and the lores of his people. With his great smile and infectious laugh, Willie gives you an amazing insight into Aboriginal society and spirituality, and has you thinking about your own relationship with the land and how the lores of his people can apply to us all. The tour includes an estimated 30-minute bush walk on generally easy terrain. Water is provided, and cameras are welcome.
A leisurely lunch this afternoon before our return journey following the backbone of Australia's Great Dividing Range, through the spectacular scenery of Far North Queensland's Outback. Your tour of amazing discovery comes to a close as you are transferred back to your accommodation in Port Douglas or Cairns.
Included In Price
Highlights & Inclusions:
- Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
- Professional experienced Driver-guide
- Coastal Beach Walk-Cultural Habitat Tours
- 1 Hour Daintree River Cruise
- Daintree National Park
- 1 night accommodation Cape Tribulation
- 4wd only Bloomfield Track
- Bloomfield Falls Tour-Walker Family
- 1 night accommodation Cooktown
- Rainbow Serpent Rock Art Tour-Guurrbi Tours
- Outback of Far North Queensland
- Meals as specified B Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner.
Location
36 Aplin St Cairns Queensland 4870
Participant Guidelines
What to bring and wear:
Covered (closed-in) walking shoes must be worn (Rainbow Serpent & Bloomfield Falls Tours). Beach shoes for walking in water (Coastal Beach Walk) a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent. Cameras are welcome on all tours.
Price Valid For
31st March 2013
Booking Notes
Tour includes Morning Tea & Lunch (Day 1) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Day 2) Breakfast, Lunch (Day 3).
Departure Time
7.30am Cairns
Session Length
3 Days
Numbers on the day
13
Weather Exceptions
Tour subject to weather along the Bloomfield Track, alternative route will be taken via the inland road.
