Rainforest, Cassowary Coast, And Culture

OVERVIEW

Natural wonders take center stage on this remarkable adventure that highlights the region’s stunning beauty and provides a cultural perspective. While stopping for tea at Babinda Boulders in the shadow of Queensland’s tallest mountain, you can’t help but appreciate the serenity of the boulder-strewn creek and the surrounding rainforest. The guide will regale you with the Aboriginal Dreamtime story of the Devil’s Pool and teach you a bit about bush medicine and bush foods. After passing through the Art Deco town of Innsifail, you will stroll the sugar-white sands that rim Etty Bay. Keep an eye out for southern cassowaries, huge flightless birds said to resemble dinosaurs. The scenery will become even wilder in Wooroonooran National Park, where you will follow the guide through another dense rainforest and on to the tiered cascade Josephine Falls. Along the way, you will learn about the area’s biodiversity and cultural significance to the Aboriginal people.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Behold the natural beauty of eastern Queensland’s rainforests and boulder-strewn creeks.
• Delve into the Aboriginal culture and learn about natural bush medicines.
• Look for wildlife ranging in size from teeny butterflies to huge southern cassowaries.
• Walk to Josephine Falls in a rainforest of cultural significance to the Aboriginal people.
• Enjoy enlightening commentary during the scenic drives between attractions.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a hat, towel, and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.