Full Day Gumbaynggirr Cultural Tour: Stand Up Paddle and Walk
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December 2024
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What you can expect
Set off on an unforgettable full-day adventure that delves deep into the rich heritage of the Gumbaynggirr people, guided by the descendants of the world's first stand-up paddlers. This exceptional experience combines thrilling aquatic activities with meaningful cultural immersion.
Your journey takes place on the sacred lands of the Gumbaynggirr tribal nation, led by either Gumbaynggirr individuals or Aboriginal guides with deep ancestral connections to this revered country. The day begins with a serene paddle across clear waters on a stand-up paddleboard, followed by a cultural walking tour where the landscape is brought to life through Dreamtime stories and traditional knowledge. As the day unfolds, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the Gumbaynggirr people's profound connection to their environment, exploring bush foods, medicinal plants, and sustainable practices that have been passed down through generations.
Location
What you need to know
- Use marine friendly sunscreen.
- Do not take anything along the way, we leave everything as we found it.
- Do not feed any of the wildlife.
- Tour is weather dependent so please keep updated.
- Please bring a reusable drink bottles
- 1.5 hour paddle tour
- 1.5 hour walking tour (Giingan Cultural Experience)
- Morning tea/Afternoon tea
- Lunch
- All paddle boarding/kayaking equipment, life vests, rash guards
- This experience operates at Gumbaynggirr country, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales.
- This experience takes place on the homelands of the Gumbaynggirr tribal nation.
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Water bottle
- This experience is not recommended for those under the age of three
- The location of the tours change daily - tide depending
- No fitness level or experience is required
- This tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run. In any case that this number is not met, you will be contacted to reschedule or cancel.
- Children Age 8-15yrs must be accompanied by an Adult
- Young Children Ages 3-7yrs must share boards with their accompanying adult
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at the time of booking.
- Upon completion of the purchase, please print the voucher and present it on the day of the experience.
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction.
- For your information, complete Tour Operator information, including contact details, is included on your tour voucher.
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking. However, it is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control.
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements.
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-9991
- This experience is supplied by Wajaana Yaam Gumbaynggirr Adventure Tours
