Local Tours
Ahoy! Plane-Sailing
Bart's Bush Adventures
The Bama Way - Aboriginal Journeys in Cape York
Cooktown Tours
Guurrbi Tours
Maaramaka Tours
Other Tours
Ahoy! Plane-Sailing
Fly to the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island and many other destinations. Half Day and Full Day trips. Camping, Charters.
Drop Offs and Collections, and much more.
More information available in the Ahoy! Plane-Sailing Brochure
Bart's Bush Adventures
Personalised 4WD tours of Cooktown & environs. We are available for Private Charters and Tag a Long Safaris. Both Camping and accommodated tours are available. Tours of the local area as well as to Cape York Peninsula and the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Accredited Savannah Guide & World Heritage Tour Operator
Ph/Fax: (07) 40696229
email: bartsbush@bigpond.com
Web site: www.bartsbushadventures.com.au
The Bama Way - Aboriginal Journeys in Cape York
The word 'Bama' (pronounced Bumma) is widely used throughout Cape York to mean an Aboriginal person, but in both Kuku Yalanji and Guugu Yimithirr, the word simply means 'person' regardless of nationality or race. The Bama Way is an Aboriginal journey through S.E. Cape York - a journey along story-lines through coastal mangroves, rich rainforest and hilltop Savannah. We want to share some of these stories with you, to give you a greater understanding of our area's rich Aboriginal history and culture, and to add to your enjoyment whilst exploring our beautiful corner of Cape York. The map inside tells some of the history and explains the significance of some of the landmarks you will see. And you'll learn much more from the three Aboriginal-owned and operated tours featured in the brochure. You can go on all the tours, or just one… drive yourself, fly or take a guided trip. The choice is yours - but please do come.
Become part of the story!
Visit the Bama Way website | Bama Way Map
Cooktown Tours
Fully guided tours in comfortable air-conditioned buses and four wheel drive vehicles.
Cooktown Tours will help you experience a unique town in Australia, steeped in history.
Owner Operator - Mal Coventry
PO Box 410,
Cooktown, QLD, 4895
Ph/Fax: (07) 4069 5125
Mobile: 0408 453328
Guurrbi Tours
"An experience I will never forget in my lifetime"
Richie Davis, NSW.
These magical rock art tours with Aboriginal Elder, Willie Gordon, are now listed as One of Australia's Ultimate Must-Do Experiences. Willie takes guests to visit his ancestral rock art sites, set in stunning constryside high in the hills outside Cooktown. Here Willie, the traditional story-teller of the Nugal-warra clan, shares the stories behind the art, and explains how the paintings speak of the essence of life and the lores of his people. With his great smile and infectious laugh, Willie gives you an amazing insite into Aboriginal society, and shows how we all have a spiritual place, wherever we came from.
Two-hour and four-hour tours from Hope Vale are available, either self-drive or with transport from Cooktown provided. Tours depart daily, excluding Sunday.
Ph: (07) 4069 6259, Reservations
Ph: (07) 4069 6043, Administration
Mb: 0417 305 490
email: info@guurrbitours.com
Web site: www.guurrbitours.com
Maaramaka Tours
Bush Feast
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Feast on Aboriginal knowledge
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Feast on unique family tradition
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Feast your eyes on bushland tranquility
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Feast on mayi lunch, seasonal bush foods, damper and billy tea.
Irene and Gerry invite you to be their guests in their bushland home outside Hope Vale, for a yarn and a delicious meal in relaxing surroundings. Irene, a Bulgunwarra and Angamuthi woman, has a wealth of stories about her childhood in the area, and is renowned for her delicious ginger and lemonade soda! Gerry, an experienced Ranger, shares some of his knowledge of the bush on a rainforest walk, and Irene will tell you what is so special about the maaramaka tree.
You can join Irene and Gerry for lunch, or simply for a short walk followed by billy tea. The walks are easy and suitable for all ages.
Tours are self drive and include Irene’s famous ginger and lemonade sode. Covered shoes must be worn. Cameras are welcome.
Reservations: Cooktown booking Centre
Ph: (07) 4069 5381
email: irenehammett@hotmail.com
Tours to Cooktown and The Cape
Please visit the links below for more information on tours to Cooktown, the Shire, and Cape York.
See the Cooktown Business Listing for more information on local tours, fishing, boat charters, and more.
