Cairns Deadly After Dark Sunset Cruise with Canapes

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Highlights & inclusions

Two hour cultural sunset cruise from Cairns
Culture and canapes in a sunset cruise like other
Explore the Indigenous Protected Area with cultural guides
Join a custom Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
Listen to ancient spoken languages
Learn of traditional artefacts and practices

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Fri, May 3, 2024

What you can expect

Cruise along an ancient avenue of mangrove forests bursting with life as you connect with land and sea on this Deadly After Dark sunset cruise from Cairns with canapes. As the sun begins to dip below the Great Dividing Range to the west of Cairns, your local guide will push off from the Cairns Marina bound for the wetlands of East Trinity Reserve.

Discover an Indigenous Protected Area and take part in a traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking and Cleansing Ceremony. Over the course of two hours, you’ll hear ancient language spoken and learn of practices and traditional implements that are still in use today. Munch on light canapes and sip on non-alcoholic beverages served throughout the evening. After the tour, you’ll gently cruise back to Cairns with a front row seat to a brightly lit up harbour revealing the city lights.

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • A 15 minute guided river cruise across Trinity Inlet travelling through a mangrove forest lined river.
  • Exclusive access to the Mandingalbay Indigenous Protected Area (IPA)
  • Mandingalbay Yidinji welcome and traditional smoking ceremony.
  • Yarning Circle – Sharing stories, culture and showcase of implements and weapons made from the local timbers and environment.
  • Enjoy seasonal and locally sourced tropical canapes served with freshly made non-alcoholic refreshments
  • Visit the architectural, off-grid award winning Yulu (Stingray) Shelter
Duration
  • The duration of this experience is two hours
  • Depart at 5.30pm and return at 7.30pm
Location
  • This experience takes place in Cairns, QLD.
Departure Location
  • Check in at 5.15pm at Finger Wharf C, at the Cairns Marlin Marina.
Sample Menu
  • Bruschetta with boccocini and fresh tomato salsa (V)
  • Paperbark Smoked Kangaroo with Green Papaya and Nham Choc (GF/DF)
  • Salmon and Avocado sushi with Soy Dipping Sauce and Pickled Ginger (GF/DF)
  • Japanese Marinated Beef and Picked Vegetable Wraps with Ginger Mayonnaise (GF/DF)
  • Sesame crusted seared tuna, Davidson Plum and cucumber (GF/DF)
  • Gin Cured Ocean Trout with Shaved Fennel Slaw and Lime Aioli (GF/DF)
  • Beverages include alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
What To Bring
  • Sturdy, covered flat footwear
  • Insect repellent or light long sleeve shirt
  • Pants
  • Warm jacket if travelling in the cooler months
  • Camera
  • Any prescribed medications
Additional Information
  • If MAIT need to reschedule a tour due to any reasons including sorry business (a period of mourning when a member of the community dies), and weather including periods of strong wind warnings, or king tides etc, notice will be given as soon as possible and either an alternative date provided to the agent, or a full refund for any monies received if cancellation is the only option.
  • If MAIT need to cancel or reschedule a tour due to weather including periods of strong wind warnings, or king tides etc, notice will be given as soon as possible and either an alternative date provided to the agent, or a full refund for any monies received if cancellation is the only option.
  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation Policy
  • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
From
$99.00AUD
or 4 payments of $24.75 with more info