Jumbun Aboriginal Tours
Your two and a half hour tour begins with an introduction to local Girramay and Jirrbal culture. You will be shown the precious artefacts kept in the community "Keeping Place" and enjoy refreshments. You will then meet your guides at Moombay, a beautiful site on the Murray River and a favourite camping spot of the Old People that is still being used today. During a quided rainforest walk you will be introduced to the rich cultural knowledge about the plants and animals around you. You will see midja [shelters] which rainforest Aboriginal people used to live in, and demonstrations of basket weaving and traditional jewellery-making. A unique cultural experience that will stay with you well beyond your holiday. Tours operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 10am from the Community Store. Adults $40 Children $15 Family $90 [2a 2c]Contact Details:
Jumbun Aboriginal ToursJumbun Aboriginal Community c/- PO 648
Euramo QLD 4852
Phone: [07] 4066 5654
Mobile: 0405 315090
email: jumbunaboriginaltourism@gmail.com
website: http://www.jumbunaboriginaltourism.com.au/
Features:
- Morning or afternoon tea included
- Learn about calendar plants, medicine plants & animals
- Learn the complex preparation methods for important food
- See a midja [sleeping place]
- Take part in basket weaving, jewellry making or even fire making
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