Mungalla: Land & Legacy
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Port
Townsville, Australia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$399.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Travel 1½ hours by motorcoach to the Ingham region north of Townsville. This area is known for its sugar cane industry.
This is your opportunity to discover the culture and history of an Aboriginal cattle station and the Nywaigi Aboriginal people. The Nywaigi people have occupied the lands north of Townsville for more than 45,000 years. Unlike the Aboriginal people in central Australia, who had to travel large distances for food, the Nywaigi were fortunate to live in the land of plenty, where wildlife, fruits, berries and seafood were freely available. They used the vines of the rain forest to create bags and the tall trees provided the raw material for outrigger canoes that allowed for fishing in the local rivers and on the nearby Great Barrier Reef.
Join your local guide to uncover the rich heritage of the grand homestead that stands here. You will hear the history of local indigenous people and the first European settlers of the region -- the Cassady family. Hear the pioneering stories that often involve brutal confrontations between the European settlers and the local Aboriginal people, and you will learn of the vital role the Cassady family played in protecting the Nywaigi people. View artifacts and try your hand at boomerang-throwing before enjoying a BBQ lunch.
Your day includes time to chat with the indigenous storytellers and hear the Captive Lives story. You will also see an exhibition inside the grand Old Mungalla Homestead, en route you will stop for a quick break and a refreshing taste of local tropical fruits and afternoon tea before returning to the pier by motorcoach.