Story Walks

Story Walks

Walking with Traditional Owners and Cultural Guides

Walk with Traditional Owners and cultural guides who share stories, knowledge and connection to country. Guided experiences take place in rainforest, coastal and inland landscapes, offering an authentic understanding of place.

Mossman Gorge

Rainforest gorges and cultural sites of the Kuku Yalanji people.

Cooya Beach

Coastal tidal flats and mangrove-lined shorelines of sea country.

Daintree Rainforest

The world’s oldest tropical rainforest with rich cultural knowledge.

Rossville

Foothills and bushland connecting rainforest to inland country.

Hope Vale

Coastal and inland country rich in Guugu Yimithirr culture and stories.

Melsonby

Traditional homelands with strong seasonal and ecological knowledge.

Normanby Station

Inland station country with cultural heritage and working cattle operations.

Laura

Quinkan rock art galleries set among sandstone escarpments.

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Hope Vale
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Melsonby
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Normanby Station
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Walking Country in Pictures

Rainforest paths, tidal flats, mountain lookouts and inland tracks create the backdrop for Story Walks, where guides share local knowledge, seasonal changes and cultural traditions along the way.

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Walking with Story and Country

Guided by Traditional Owners, Story Walks weave together history, cultural knowledge and the environment. Each walk reveals connections between people and place, offering a living perspective on country through stories passed down for generations.

Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre
Location 1
Mossman Gorge & Surrounds
Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

Dreamtime walks led by Kuku Yalanji guides through rainforest and culturally significant places.

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Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours
Location 2
Cooya Beach & the Daintree
Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours

Coastal cultural experiences on the tidal flats at Cooya Beach with fishing, gathering and teaching on sea country.

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Walkabout Cultural Adventures
Location 3
Mossman Gorge & Surrounds, Cooya Beach & the Daintree
Walkabout Cultural Adventures

Guided cultural tours in the Daintree and coastal country sharing stories, traditional skills and seasonal knowledge.

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Harold “Mooks” Tayley
Location 4
Rossville
Harold “Mooks” Tayley

Cultural interpretation in Rossville exploring country, history and local heritage with a guide based out of Rossville Retreat.

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Guurrbi Tours
Location 5
Hope Vale
Guurrbi Tours

Story journeys on Guugu Yimithirr country in Hope Vale led by Willie Gordon, visiting sacred sites and sharing cultural history.

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Elim Beach Guided Tours
Location 5
Hope Vale
Elim Beach Guided Tours

Guided coastal country tours can be arranged on request.

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Melsonby Guided Tours
Location 6
Melsonby
Melsonby Guided Tours

Guided time on country with Traditional Owners sharing connection, seasonal practices and place based knowledge.

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Normanby Station Guided Tours
Location 7
Normanby Station
Normanby Station Guided Tours

Cultural experiences on a working cattle station, sharing history, stories and land management practices.

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Jarramali Rock Art Tours
Location 8
Laura
Jarramali Rock Art Tours

Guided walks to remote galleries on Quinkan country with cultural protocols, stories and interpretation of the art and landscape.

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Ang Ngarra Rock Art Tours at Split Rock
Location 8
Laura
Ang Ngarra Rock Art Tours at Split Rock

Guided walks to Split Rock galleries with insight into stories, motifs and the cultural significance of the site.

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Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre
Location 1
Mossman Gorge & Surrounds
Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

Dreamtime walks led by Kuku Yalanji guides through rainforest and culturally significant places.

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Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours
Location 2
Cooya Beach & the Daintree
Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours

Coastal cultural experiences on the tidal flats at Cooya Beach with fishing, gathering and teaching on sea country.

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Walkabout Cultural Adventures
Location 3
Mossman Gorge & Surrounds, Cooya Beach & the Daintree
Walkabout Cultural Adventures

Guided cultural tours in the Daintree and coastal country sharing stories, traditional skills and seasonal knowledge.

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Harold “Mooks” Tayley
Location 4
Rossville
Harold “Mooks” Tayley

Cultural interpretation in Rossville exploring country, history and local heritage with a guide based out of Rossville Retreat.

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Guurrbi Tours
Location 5
Hope Vale
Guurrbi Tours

Story journeys on Guugu Yimithirr country in Hope Vale led by Willie Gordon, visiting sacred sites and sharing cultural history.

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Elim Beach Guided Tours
Location 5
Hope Vale
Elim Beach Guided Tours

Guided coastal country tours can be arranged on request.

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Melsonby Guided Tours
Location 6
Melsonby
Melsonby Guided Tours

Guided time on country with Traditional Owners sharing connection, seasonal practices and place based knowledge.

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Normanby Station Guided Tours
Location 7
Normanby Station
Normanby Station Guided Tours

Cultural experiences on a working cattle station, sharing history, stories and land management practices.

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Jarramali Rock Art Tours
Location 8
Laura
Jarramali Rock Art Tours

Guided walks to remote galleries on Quinkan country with cultural protocols, stories and interpretation of the art and landscape.

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Ang Ngarra Rock Art Tours at Split Rock
Location 8
Laura
Ang Ngarra Rock Art Tours at Split Rock

Guided walks to Split Rock galleries with insight into stories, motifs and the cultural significance of the site.

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