2 Day Reef, Rainforest & Aboriginal Culture

On your Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour, enjoy a complimentary hotel pickup and transfer from your centrally located Cairns accommodation as you travel the scenic coastal drive to Cooya Beach (Kuyu Kuyu), the traditional fishing ground of the Kuku Yalanji people. See three diverse ecosystems, beach, mangrove and coastal reef, connected by the ever-changing mudflats and tidal lagoons. A member of the Kubirri Warra clan will introduce you to their traditional fishing and gathering techniques and any catch of crabs, mussels and fish is cooked up to share with homemade damper.
A short drive is Mossman Gorge where you are greeted with a traditional smoking ceremony conducted by Aboriginal people with specialised cultural knowledge. It is a ceremony of spiritual cleansing to ensure that while you are on the traditional lands you are accepted and honoured.
A delicious lunch infused with local flavours is served in the Mossman Gorge Centre at the edge of the rainforest. A guided walk will take you through the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park, to experience one of the world's oldest and most beautiful rainforests. An easy walk across boardwalks, tracks and bridges that protect the delicate ecosystem that adorns spectacular waterfalls and mountain ranges. Your guide will explain the rich flora, fauna and diverse ecosystem. You can refresh yourself with a swim in the clear cool waters of Mossman Gorge, surrounded by pristine rainforest, before your day of adventure comes to an end and you are transferred to your accommodation.
Day 2 Set sail from Cairns onboard Ocean Spirit Cruises. Enjoy snorkelling in the shallow waters of the Great Barrier Reef, cruise in the semi submersible and view the reef from below, fish feeding demonstration or enjoy time and relax on the beach which is a protected sanctuary for migratory seabirds.