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Aboriginal Experiences in Queensland

Explore the Aboriginal cultures of Tropical North Queensland and see a new side of spectacular South East Queensland with an Aboriginal guide.

 

Around Cairns

See the Great Barrier Reef anew

Pull on your fins for an eye-opening Indigenous-led snorkelling tour that reveals the ingenious ways Traditional Custodians have cared for the reef since time immemorial.

 

Uncover the Daintree Rainforest

Kuku Yalanji people have lived in harmony with the world’s oldest continuous tropical rainforest for more than 40,000 years. Soak up their knowledge of bush foods, natural medicines and more on an Aboriginal tour.

 

Be mesmerised by rock art

Jaw-dropping Aboriginal rock art can be found all over the country. Discover some of Australia’s most incredible rock art on intimate Aboriginal experiences departing from the town of Laura in Far North Queensland.

Around Brisbane

Challenge misconceptions

Perhaps you didn’t expect this corner of Australia to have such a rich Aboriginal cultural heritage. Learn the lesser-known stories of Brisbane/Meanjin and beyond on an Aboriginal experience.

 

Experience native produce

Enjoy a tasty introduction to native Australian ingredients in delicious dishes in a one-of-a-kind floating feast.

 

Boost your cultural awareness

Develop your understanding of Aboriginal identity, history and more during an empowering cultural cruise around the Sunshine Coast.

Experiences near Cairns

2 Night Tour - Explore with Jarramali Rock Art Tours.

As well as discovering ancient Quinkan rock art with a Kuku-yalanji guide, be amazed by remarkable views over Cape York from Jowalbinna Bush Camp, where you spend two nights. Explore Experience here.

2 Day Camping Edu-Tourism Group Experience.

Experience a Mandingalbay Yidinji welcome, smoking ceremony, guided bushwalk and more on a camping experience in the Mandingalbay Yidinji Indigenous Protected Area. Explore Experience here. 

Bama Barrmal: Aboriginal Guide

Explore with Walkabout Cultural Adventures. Travelling with a larger group? Hire your own transportation and then pick the Walkabout tour you’d like to complete – your Aboriginal guide will jump on board. Explore Experience here.

Experiences near Brisbane

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

The Aboriginal Culture Show is lead by Luther Cora, who showed the world what he’s been doing at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary for 20 years during his performance at the 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. Explore Experience here.

Bushtucker Cruise

Operating on the peaceful waterways in Mooloolaba, Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi Country, learn the stories of Queensland’s Sea Country on a relaxed, gourmet river cruise including a five-course meal showcasing fresh local seafood and native ingredients. Explore Experience here.

 

Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre

This is a cultural experience that will make the history books you’re used to seem modern, exploring the Jellurgal Aboriginal Culture Centre will leave you learning about Aboriginal history.

QLD Itineraries

Queensland | Brisbane to Byron Bay Road Trip Itinerary

Queensland | Brisbane to Byron Bay Road Trip Itinerary

Discover local breweries and wineries across Queensland's Scenic Rim and Northern New South Wales

Day 1: Brisbane Apollo Branch to Tamborine Mountain

Distance: 80km

Travel time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Pick up your Apollo vehicle and head south in the direction of Mt Tamborine. Once you've arrived, spend the afternoon visiting the beautiful Curtis Falls before watching the sun go down from Rotary Lookout. 

 

Day 2: Tamborine Mountain

We hope you're hungry, because there is a wealth of delightful food and wine is waiting for you today. We recommend treating yourself with a visit to Witches Falls Winery and Cellar Door

 

Day 3: Tamborine Mountain to Stanthorpe

Distance: 214kms

Travel time: 2 hours 50 minutes

We hope you left room after a day in the Tamborine Mountain because it's only going to get better. Today's destination is Stanthorpe, situated just on the Queensland side of the Queensland New South Wales border. Wine lovers rejoice, Stanthorpe has over 50 vineyards to choose from and while you're here be sure to drop in on Sutton's Juice Factory to taste their famous apple pies and buttermilk scones. 

Image: Tourism and Events Queensland

 

Day 4: Stanthorpe to Byron Bay

Distance: 261kms

Travel time: 3 hours 35 minutes

Cross the border today and enter Northern New South Wales. The world famous (partly due to the Hemsworth brothers!) Byron Bay is your destination for today. 

Image: Destination NSW

 

Day 5: Byron Bay

After a quick trip to the Cape Byron Lighthouse (the most easterly point of the Australian mainland!) get ready to eat your way through Byron Bay. Spend the day slowly working your way from the acai bowls on the coast to The Farm on the Byron Bay hinterlands. 

Image: Destination NSW

 

Day 6: Byron Bay to Burleigh Heads

Distance: 82kms

Travel time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Head back to Queensland today, with the fashionable Burleigh Heads to look forward to. Burleigh Heads is known for great surf, incredible views and hip dining and we recommend watching the sun go down with fresh Pan-Asian dish from Rick Shores. You can thank us later!

Image: Tourism and Events Queensland

 

Day 7: Burleigh Heads to Brisbane

Distance: 95km

Travel time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Early risers can conquer the Burleigh Headland walk before heading back to Brisbane. Brisbane is a growing foodie hub, with many delightful and delicious restaurants located along the Brisbane River. 

Image: Tourism and Events Queensland

 

Highlights

Kooroomba Vineyards and Lavender Farm

The Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm is ideally located in the Scenic Rim. This stunning property is home to a cellar door, restaurant, and lavender shop overlooking 6 acres of vineyards and fields of lavender with views of the Scenic Rim Mountains.

Granite Belt Wineries 

Stanthorpe is home to 50+ vineyards and many outstanding cafes and restuarants. Soaked in European culture with produce as diverse as the seasons, the Granite Belt is a food enthusiast’s delight from the paddock to the plate. 

The Farm, Byron Bay 

Situated on the outskirts of Byron Bay, The Farm is predominately a working farm, home to a collection of independent businesses all sharing in a common goal "Grow, Feed, Educate." It's a great place to see how a farm works and suports the surrounding nature.

Rick Shores

This local's favourite is not only situation right on the water at Burleigh Heads, but the menu boasts an array of droolworthy items. Unsurprisingly, it received a chef’s hat in the 2019 and 2020 Australian Good Food Guide and landed a prized spot on the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Restaurants list.

 

Where to Stay

Thunderbird Park Tamborine Mountain

Country Style Caravan Park

Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay

Burleigh Beach Tourist Park 

 

 

 

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