Cairns Culture, River Cruise, & Eco Tour
Get immersed in the native Mandingalbay Yidinji culture during a smoking ceremony, a tour of its ecosystem, and a river cruise.
Spend time in the lands and waters of the native Mandingalbay Yidinji beginning with a leisurely river cruise from Carins to Trinity Islet. With a guide, you’ll gain fascinating insight as you head into the wetlands and mangroves. On land, participate in a welcome smoking ceremony, before setting out on a walking tour along an ancient pathway. In the rainforest, you’ll get to see, taste, and smell different herbs and plants that have provided nourishment and healing properties for centuries.
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
Take a leisurely river cruise through the waters, mangrove forests, and wetlands of Trinity Bay
A local Mandingalbay Yidinji guide will provide information about the native culture and ecosystem
Participate in a traditional smoking ceremony that will take place upon arrival in the Mandingalbay Yidinji country
Take a guided walking tour through the forest while learning about native foods and herbs
The smoking ceremony is believed to cleanse evil spirits, while the native herbs contain healing properties
Need to know
Approximately 15-minute walk to/from the marina to the port
Sailors should bring bug spray/insect repellent, as mosquito numbers are high
Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Approximately 15-minute river cruise to/from the stingray shelter
Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
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