Excursion The indigenous culture of the mandingalbay yidinji people tour at Cairns
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Discover an ancient cultural landscape as seen through the eyes of the Mandingalbay Yidinji People. "Sharing our culture keeps us connected to our ancestors, being on our country and looking after our country helps keep our culture and our people strong".
Travelling by river boat from the Cairns Marina to discover a cultural landscape through the eyes of the Mandingalbay Yidinji people, the traditional owners of the country that lies just across waters from the city. Glide across Trinity Inlet past tethered yachts leaving the city of Cairns behind and entering a stunning mangrove forest and wetlands eco-system. Your Mandingalbay Yidinji tour guide is a traditional owner of the land, and will introduce you to a cultural landscape, bringing to life stories of creation, central to a reclamation of both country and culture. Walk an ancient pathway through the forest with your guide, learning about the impact each season had on the people. Touch, Smell and feel native foods, medicine and herbs.