What activities can I do?
When you arrive at Tjapukai, you are on 25 acres of tribal land, where you will get to experience a range of activities with the traditional people of Far North Queensland.
Magic Space
A museum art space with authentic stone age artefacts once used by Tjapukai people and returned from the Queensland State Museum. See large murals by Tjapukai’s foremost artists retelling the stories of the Dreamtime.
History Theatre
A 20 minute historical presentation of the past 120 years and modern man’s impact on a 40,000 year old culture.
Creation Theatre
A performance theatre where live performers interact with giant holograms. The Creation Theatre tells the story of the Tjapukai people.
Dance Theatre
An outdoor theatre set in a natural forest amphitheatre and featuring a live performance celebrating traditional Tjapukai corroborees and song.
Didgeridoo Demonstration
See how the musicians coax out the sounds of dingoes, birds and learn the secrets of the circular breathing technique you will need to master to be a true didgeridoo player.
Bush Foods & Medicine Demonstration
Learn how the Tjapukai people treated many toxic foods to prepare them for consumption, and how the land provided medicinal remedies for everything from ailments to accidents.
Spear & Boomerang Throwing
Have you ever used a Woomera to throw a spear? Throw a traditional returning boomerang and have your photo taken with a Tjapukai performer.
Canoe Rides
Paddle the lake and see the fish, eels and turtles up close.
Boomerang Restaurant
Stay for morning or afternoon tea, a light snack or buffet lunch in the restaurant. Boomerang restaurant is fully licensed.
Tjapukai by Day Prices
| Adult |
$31.00 |
| Children |
$15.50 |
| Family |
$77.50 |
| With transfers ex Cairns / Northern Beaches: |
| Adult |
$50.00 |
| Children |
$25.00 |
| Family |
$125.00 |
| With transfers ex Port Douglas: |
| Adult |
$68.00 |
| Children |
$34.00 |
| Family |
$170.00 |
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