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Great Emu Tour – self-drive (2 hours)
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Email to a friendOn the Great Emu Tour, Nugal-warra Elder and story-teller, Willie Gordon, takes you to three rock art sites, including the Rainbow Serpent and Great Emu Caves. Here he explains the significance of the paintings and the stories behind the art, giving you a unique insight into Aboriginal society and spirituality.
Those self-driving to the Nugal rock art sites will be provided with a map to the Guurrbi Tours’ meeting point outside Hope Vale, where you will be met by Willie. (Please note that the sites are not signed, and can only be visited with a Nugal-warra guide.) From the meeting point Willie guides you along an off-road track to the entrance of the sites, where you leave your vehicle and continue on foot. The tour is suitable for most ages: there is a short climb to one of the sites, but overall very little walking is involved.
What to bring
Sunscreen and hat. Closed footwear MUST be worn! Cameras are welcome. Water is provided.
Self-drive information
1. Your map with directions to the Guurrbi meeting point should be collected before departure from Cooktown Motel Pam’s Place, corner of Boundary & Charlotte St, Cooktown (overlooking the roundabout). Ph. 07 4069 5166.
2. Visitors should allow 45 minutes for the drive from Cooktown to the Guurrbi Tours’ meeting point.
3. Part of the drive is on unsealed roads, and whilst normally accessible to all vehicles, please be aware that it can get slippery during or after wet weather. Note: if renting a vehicle it is advisable to check your insurance extends to off-road driving.
4. Customers are advised not to carry alcohol in their vehicles, as the rock art site is located in an area for which alcohol restrictions apply.
Wanthaal-bi ngayu - We look forward to seeing you!
Tours operate daily Monday to Saturday.
Prices are for a minimum of 2 adults.
Single supplements, information, booking conditions
Prices valid to 31 March 2011