Authentic Indigenous Cultural Tour Including Scenic River Cruise
Overview
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3 hours
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Spend 3 hours with the fun and informative Mandingalbay Yidinji Rangers on their traditional lands at East Trinity Reserve, a unique Indigenous Protected area just 15 minutes by boat from the Cairns Marina.
This business is 100% Indigenous owned and operated and is an Eco-Certified Australian tourism product. You will experience a traditional welcome to country, learn about this proclaimed Indigenous Protected Area where for the last 10 years the Traditional Owners have worked in collaboration with scientists and National Park rangers to conserve and protect a unique mangrove, wetland - which is now once again full of life.
Move away from our modern life and walk with first nations people as you connect and experience Mandingalbay Yidinji Peoples Country and Culture.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
15 Minute River Cruise across Trinity Inlet to Hills Creek Mangrove Forest
Air-conditioned vehicle
Light Refreshments (Coconut Damper, Tea/Coffee, Water & Fruit)
Gratuities
What To Expect
Cairns
3 Hour Guided Eco Cultural Tour - Board our new river cruise vessel for a ride across Trinity Inlet from the Cairns Marina. - Authentic Mandingalbay Yidinji welcome and cleansing smoking ceremony - Tour of an Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) and learn about the conservation programs conducted by Indigenous Rangers. - 20 minute guided walk discovering the Mandingalbay Yidinji Bush supermarket and pharmacy. - Light Refreshments (coconut damper, tea, and fresh fruit). - Return Transfers.
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Authentic Indigenous Cultural Tour Including Scenic River Cruise
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Indigenous tour by boat
Pamela B,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our morning tour was moved to the evening which turned out to be great! I strongly value the visit by boat to the indigenous tribal area. The brief lecture with examples of indigenous art was well worth the time! Thank you!
Worst experience. Missed the tour due to wrong meeting point and time.
jinliang l,
Dec 14, 2024
- Viator
1.00The meeting point and time provided by Viator.com were wrong. We (a group of 8) waited for 30 minutes and were not be picked up. We sent the messages to tour operator multiple times and got no answers. The hotel tour desk helped me to find the tour company and called them. They told me different meeting point and time. The tour already left without answering my message. What a terrible experience. Viator and the tour company ruined our priceless vacation at Cairns. If I could give a 0 star rating, i would.
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