Cultural Adventure – From Coast to Country

5 Day itinerary

Cultural Adventure – From Coast to Country

Journey from the coast through rainforest, mountains and open country on a five-day cultural adventure. Experience coastal traditions, ancient stories, sacred sites, and meaningful connections with First Nation guides and communities.

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Places to visit

Cooya Beach

Coastal cultural tour with Walkabout Cultural Adventures or Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours.

Wujal Wujal

Waterfalls and crocodile spotting opportunities.

Rossville Retreat

Tour with Mooks followed by a visit to Black Mountain.

Elim Beach Camping

Coastal camping and coloured sands.

Hope Vale

Guurrbi Tours with Willie Gordon and visit to the Arts and Culture Centre.

Normanby Station

Cultural experience on a working cattle station with the Harrigan brothers.

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Cooya Beach
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Wujal Wujal
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Rossville Retreat
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Elim Beach Camping
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Hope Vale
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Normanby Station
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Cooya Beach’s coastline, the waterfalls of Wujal Wujal, the imposing Black Mountain, Elim Beach’s coloured sands, the culture and artistry of Hope Vale, and the open landscapes of Normanby Station frame this epic journey.

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Itinerary

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
Day 1
Day 1

Tides and Waterfalls

Begin your journey with a coastal cultural tour at Cooya Beach, learning traditional fishing, hunting and gathering skills. Continue to Wujal Wujal to see the spectacular waterfalls and look for crocodiles along the Bloomfield River. Overnight at Rossville Retreat.

Day 2
Day 2

Mountain Stories and Coastal Sands

Join Harold “Mooks” Tayley in the morning for a cultural and bush tour of Rossville. Visit the legendary Black Mountain in the early afternoon before travelling to Elim Beach Camping. Enjoy the stunning coastline and explore the vibrant coloured sands before your overnight stay by the water.

Day 3
Day 3

Art, Ancestors and Sacred Sites

Drive to Hope Vale in the morning and visit the Arts and Culture Centre to explore and purchase authentic artworks. Continue with Guurrbi Tours and Willie Gordon to visit sacred rock art sites and hear ancestral stories. Overnight at Normanby Station.

Day 4
Day 4

Country and Kinship

Spend the day at Normanby Station with the Harrigan brothers, taking part in cultural activities and learning about life on country. Relax in the afternoon and enjoy the surroundings. Overnight at Normanby Station.

Day 5
Day 5

Journey Home

Begin the trip back to your accommodation. The drive will feel short as you reflect on the unforgettable experiences, stories and connections made throughout your journey across the coast, rainforest and inland country.

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Cultural Adventure - From Coast to Country

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