ADVENTURE NORTH AUSTRALIA –
BAMA WAY ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS
Tropical North Queensland
Learn to throw a spear, hunt and fish, visit ancestral rock art sites and take a rainforest bush
walk to the stunning Bloomfield Falls in the Daintree. Three diverse Aboriginal journeys linked
in one extraordinary experience.
DRIVE TRAIL WITH ORGANISED OR SELF DRIVE ITINERARIES
Website
www.bamaway.com.au
Year commenced
2004
Street Address
36 Aplin Street, Cairns, QLD 4870
Visitor numbers per year
3,000
Email
[email protected]
Telephone
+61 7 4028 3376
Alternate Telephone
Accreditations/
memberships
TTNQ and Backpacking Queensland (BQ)
Cater for
Join the people who have been the area’s custodians for
thousands of years and take in some of Australia’s best
natural wonders. You’ll see the Great Barrier Reef Marine
Parks, the World Heritage Wet Tropics, Cooya Beach and
the National Parks of Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge,
Daintree River, Cape Tribulation and Bloomfield River.
Join with unique Aboriginal owned and operated
tours in this beautiful corner of Tropical North
Queensland including:
Guurrbi Tours – in the stunning countryside high in the
hills above Cooktown, Nugal-warra elder and story-teller,
Willie Gordon, will take you to his ancestral rock art sites,
sharing his culture and spirituality through the cave
paintings. Now listed as ‘One of Australia’s Ultimate
Must-Do Experiences’, Willie’s magical award-winning
tours touch the hearts of all who walk with him.
Walker Family Tours – at Bloomfield Falls, the warm and
friendly rainforest women of Walker Family Tours take you
on a bush walk with a difference and share some of their
special stories and humour with you.
Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours – brothers, Linc and
Brandon Walker follow the traditions of their ancestors
by sharing insights about their traditional country on the Far
North East coast of Australia. At Cooya Beach (10 minutes
north of Port Douglas), a traditional fishing ground for the
Kuku Yalanji Bama, the brothers will teach you how to throw
a spear and hunt for fish, mud crabs and mussels. It is a great
opportunity to learn about bush tucker and medicine as they
share their extensive traditional and local knowledge.
Choose from a series of flexible fly and fly-drive packages
from Cairns or Port Douglas, or self drive. Do all of the
tours on offer or just pick one tour if you are short of time.
Private charters and exclusive tours are also available.
ADVENTURE NORTH AUSTRALIA –
BAMA WAY ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS
TOUR NAME
1-DAY DAINTREE DREAMING TOUR
(FEATURING KUKU YALANJI CULTURAL HABITAT TOURS)
Tour Description/
Itinerary
Cooya Beach, north of Port Douglas is a traditional fishing ground of the Kuku Yalanji Bama.
On this two hour tour, your Kuku Yalanji guide (Brandon or Linc Walker) will introduce you to
traditional fishing and gathering techniques including spear throwing and handling as it is still
practised today. With spear in hand, join your guide for an informative walk along the white
sandy beach of Cooya Beach, through coastal mudflats and mangrove habitat teeming with
aquatic life, in search of bush tucker of mud crabs, mussels and small fish (at the end of the
tour, feast on your catch of the day, freshly made damper and a refreshing drink).
Then be taken on a journey steeped in heritage, ancient culture and traditions at Mossman
Gorge where you will experience a Welcome to Country ‘smoking’ ceremony. This ceremony is
conducted by Aboriginal people with specialized cultural knowledge and will protect you whilst
visiting Kuku Yalanji country. Enjoy a delicious lunch infused with local flavours at the Mayi Cafe
before wandering into the lush rainforest of the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park.
An easy going walk is across boardwalks, tracks and bridges protecting the delicate eco system
that adorns spectacular waterfalls and mountain ranges. Your guide will explain the rich flora,
fauna and eco system of this amazing rainforest. Ensure you bring your swimming bathers so
you can make the most of the beautiful private swimming hole that is encased in the rainforest.
You may choose the optional Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk with an Aboriginal guide.
Tour Code
NGADIKU-DREAM
Minimum No. Pax
4
Maximum No. Pax
18
Start Time
Cairns - 7:30am
Northern Beaches - 8:00am
Port Douglas - 8:30am
End Time
6:30pm
6:00pm
5:30pm
Departs
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Tour Duration
1 day
Dates not Available/
Operating
Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and 12 June 2016
Standard Inclusions
Morning tea of home made damper and catch of the day, Welcome to Country smoking
ceremony, entry into Mossman Gorge Centre, guided rainforest walk, lunch and a
professional, experienced driver and guide.
Important Information/
What to Bring
Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, swimwear, towel, light coloured clothing, shorts and bottle
of water which can be refilled throughout the day.
Rates*
Child ages: 4 - 13 years
Child rate: $200 or $229 with 1.5 hour Ngadiku Indigenous guided Dreamtime Walk at
Mossman gorge included.
Adult rate per person: $230 or $289 with 1.5 hour Ngadiku indigenous guided Dreamtime
Walk at Mossman gorge included.
*Please note rates are indicative only – please check directly with the operator for the latest rates and information. (Rates updated March 2016)
ADVENTURE NORTH AUSTRALIA –
BAMA WAY ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS
TOUR NAME
1-DAY RAINBOW SERPENT ROCK ART TOUR (FEATURING GUURRBI TOURS)
Tour Description/
Itinerary
Listed as one of ‘Australia’s Ultimate-Must-Do-Experiences’ this one day tour is Fly-Fly Cairns
to Cooktown. Experience spectacular views on the flight along the coastline between World
Heritage Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns to Cooktown where you will meet
Nugal elder and story-teller Wilfred (Willie) Gordon for the start of your Rainbow Serpent
Rock Art Tour. Visit six art sites including the Reconciliation Cave and an ancestral Birthing
Site where Willie’s Grandfather was born. Back in Cooktown, visit the Nature Power House
Museum for lunch and enjoy free time to explore the pioneering town.
Tour Code
Minimum No. Pax
2
Maximum No. Pax
12
Start Time
6:45am at Cairns Domestic Airport (own arrangements from your accommodation)
End Time
6:55pm at Cairns Domestic Airport (own arrangements to your accommodation)
Departs
Monday to Friday
Tour Duration
1 day
Dates not Available/
Operating
1 December to 31 March
Standard Inclusions
Return flights from Cairns to Cooktown with Hinterland Aviation, Rainbow Serpent Tour
with Willie Gordon, lunch at Nature Powerhouse Museum and Cooktown airport transfers.
Important Information/
What to Bring
No food or drink is provided on the flight so an early breakfast is recommended
Rates*
Child ages: 4 - 13 years
Child rate: $659
Adult rate per person: $699
*Please note rates are indicative only – please check directly with the operator for the latest rates and information. (Rates updated March 2016)
ADVENTURE NORTH AUSTRALIA –
BAMA WAY ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS
TOUR NAME
2-DAY COOKTOWN AND RAINBOW SERPENT ROCK ART TOUR
Tour Description/
Itinerary
Travel by air-conditioned 4WD along one of Australia’s most scenic coastal routes through
the heart of the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation and the
Bloomfield Track. Stop for lunch at one of Queensland’s oldest remaining bush pubs, The
Lion’s Den Hotel, before arriving at historic Cooktown, home to the Guugu Yimithirr people.
Meet Nugual-warra elder Willie Gordon for your Rainbow Serpent Rock Art Tour which
includes a leisurely 30-minute bush walk to ancestral rock art sites. Travel back to Cairns or
Port Douglas through the outback of Far North Queensland.
Tour Code
Minimum No. Pax
2
Maximum No. Pax
12
Start Time
7:00am from Cairns
End Time
Late evening
Departs
Mondays and Thursdays
Tour Duration
2 days
Dates not Available/
Operating
1 December to 31 March
Standard Inclusions
Air-conditioned 4WD transport to Cooktown along the Bama Way, Daintree River crossing,
overnight accommodation in Cooktown, lunch on day one, transfers, Rainbow Serpent Tour
with Willie Gordon, return to Cairns through the outback of Far North Queensland.
Important Information/
What to Bring
Rates*
4WD Option
Adult single: $679
Adult twin share: $589
Adult triple share: $579
Child (4 - 13 years): $484
Fly option (Cairns General Aviation)
Adult single: $804
Adult twin share: $714
Adult triple share: $579
Child (4 - 13 years): $484
Conditions: Please note the above prices are based on two people travelling, single
supplement applies. Child prices are based on sharing a room with two adults.
*Please note rates are indicative only – please check directly with the operator for the latest rates and information. (Rates updated March 2016)
ADVENTURE NORTH AUSTRALIA –
BAMA WAY ABORIGINAL JOURNEYS
TOUR NAME
3-DAY AMAZING BAMA WAY DISCOVERY TOUR – CAIRNS,
CAPE TRIBULATION AND COOKTOWN
Tour Description/
Itinerary
On this amazing three-day journey from Port Douglas to Cooktown, you’ll travel through
diverse coastal regions, rainforest landscapes and outback savannah, spending time with the
traditional custodians of the land who know its stories and sacred places. At Cooya Beach,
join Linc and Brandon Walker on a coastal beach walk and learn traditional ways to hunt
for fish, mud crabs and mussels. Visit the Bloomfield Falls in Daintree National Park in the
company of the Walker Family. On day 3, join Willie Gordon for the Rainbow Serpent Rock Art
Tour, a leisurely bush walk to six Nugal rock art sites where Willie shares the stories behind
the art and provides an amazing insight into Aboriginal society and spirituality.
Tour Code
Minimum No. Pax
Charter and groups only
Maximum No. Pax
16
Start Time
7:00am
End Time
7:30am
Departs
Daily
Dates not Available/
Operating
All year round
Standard Inclusions
Two nights accommodation (one in Cooktown and one in Cape Tribulation), three lunches,
two breakfasts, two dinners, air-conditioned 4WD vehicle with experienced driver/guide,
one-hour Daintree River Cruise and a guided walk to the spectacular Niau Falls.
Important Information/
What to Bring
Rates*
Rates on application - groups and charter departures only
IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR ALL TOURS
Getting There/
Departure Point
Flights depart daily from all major capital cities to Cairns
Cancellation Policy
100% non refundable for cancellations within 48 hours prior to departure. 50% non
refundable for cancellations within 7 days of departure. The operator reserves the right to
cancel any tour, change vehicle type, alter the itinerary or arrange an alternative operator
if necessary. No refund will be given in these circumstances or in the event of any delay,
curtailment or alteration of a trip resulting from any cause including severe weather
conditions or mechanical failure.
*Please note rates are indicative only – please check directly with the operator for the latest rates and information. (Rates updated March 2016)