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DEADLY AFTER DARK – SUNSET CRUISE

2 hours
from $99 per person
Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours presents Deadly After Dark - Cairn's authentic cultural evening cruise held in a hidden space right in the heart of Mandingalbay Yidinji country, only 15 minutes from Cairns Harbour.
Canapés under the canopy of night. An indulgent tour so traditional in its offering yet Instagram ready to dazzle and delight. The magic begins with a boat ride through the approaching night. On arrival, the ancient custom of the welcoming to Country using traditional ochres to paint traditional patters on the face will infuse you with anticipation for the evening. Imagine - Pushing off from Cairns by boat at sunset, bound for East Trinity Reserve. Being enveloped in the sights and sounds of Aboriginal ceremony and tradition.  Be prepared for delicious culinary surprises using local and indigenous ingredients in a food fusion.  •                     1 ½ hour in duration •                     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 welcome to Country. •                     Enjoy seasonal and locally sourced tropical canapes •                     Visit the architectural, off-grid award winning Stingray Shelter •                     Return transfer by vessel to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal 
Start: Marina Point, 6/2 pier point road
from $99 per person
Drive Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders both past, present and emerging; and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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