3-Hour Private Aboriginal Culture Tour Atherton Tablelands

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Your first stop is the iconic Cathedral Fig.
Your morning begins with an engaging presentation featuring traditional tools & weapons. Your guide shares the story of European settlement and its lasting impacts on the Yidinji people.
A short, guided walk leads you to the Cathedral Fig. Here, you’ll learn how this remarkable tree is connected to traditional practices and life in the rainforest.
From there, enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Barrine. After grabbing a coffee from the teahouse, your guide will share a powerful creation story of the lake, which has been matched with scientific research.

A 150-metre walk brings you to two towering Kauri Pines, more than 1,000 years old. Here, your guide will explain the region’s timber harvesting history and how it transformed the landscape, leaving only remnants of the original rainforest.
Your guide will return you comfortably to your accommodation, leaving you with a deeper connection to Country and culture.

What's Included

Barista-made coffee from the local Teahouse

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cathedral Fig Tree

    Our guide will provide a cultural presentation of traditional tools and artefacts once used by Yidinji people as well as the traditional boundaries and seasonal movements of the Yidinji clans. You will also take a 200m return walk in to the rainforest to view the 500-year-old strangler fig and learn about it's cultural significance to the Yidinji people.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Lake Barrine

    At Lake Barrine, we will enjoy a light morning tea followed by a short 7m stroll along the boardwalk to view the ancient Kauri pines, believed to be over 1000 years old. Here we explain the recent settlement and timber harvesting history and it's impacts on the local Aboriginal groups as well as learn about the creation of the crater lakes and how science can prove an ancient dreamtime story.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Rainforest To Bush Cultural Experiences

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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