HANDS ON COUNTRY ECO TOUR – Private Charter

The Mandingalbay Yidinji (MY) people have lived in harmony with their environment for tens of thousands of years. This tour allows you to immerse yourself in the world of the MY people, visiting places of significance and sourcing native food in the rainforest. You will be welcomed with a traditional smoking and cleansing ceremony. MY people will personally guide you, sharing ancient knowledge and insights into Indigenous customs. Guests gain an understanding of the connection between Country and Aboriginal culture. Incredibly, this authentic experience of Indigenous life is a short 15 minute vessel transfer from the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. Imagine - gliding across Trinity Inlet past tethered yachts and wetlands into the expanse of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef region. In the distance, rainforest clad mountains soar - today's destination. Turn up Hills Creek, where salty sea and mountain freshwaters meet. Travel through East Trinity Reserve to Grey Peaks National Park, arriving to a Welcome To Country ceremony. Walk into the rainforest to discover edible flowers, sweet fruit and native herbs, bush medicines, Aboriginal traditions, customs and artefacts. Backed by a chorus of Australian tropical birdlife, and sometimes, clouds of butterflies on the short trek to Grey Peaks National Park. About- The MY People have held Native Title rights to their land since 2006, enabling them to carry out traditional activities and manage and protect the country, including East Trinity Environmental Reserve, the Murray Prior Range, the western slopes of the Nisbet Range, across the Malbon Thompson Range to the Coral Sea and the Frankland Islands. • Departs Cairns Reef Terminal 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm • Light refreshments (coconut damper, tea and fresh fruit) • Includes Vessel transfers • Minimum age 5 years • Wear sturdy, flat footwear and sun protection • Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, camera and prescribed medications • Operates on demand, not including Christmas Day