Address
Peninsula Development Road
Laura
Queensland
4871
Australia
Phone
+61
07
4060 3435
Fax
+61
07
4035 4188
Explore Jowalbinna, epicentre of Quinkan Aboriginal Rock Art near Laura. UNESCO rates Cape York's Quinkan region among the world's top 10 rock art areas. Self drive four wheel drive enroute to Cooktown or Cape York or come on a tour.
Investigate Aboriginal culture and the art's significance on bushwalks with your expert guide. Occupation there dates over 30,000 years. You'll see dozens of bird species and resident wallabies, swim in a bush creek, enjoy campfire stories and the outback's starry skies. Try boomerang throwing and art activities.
Jowalbinna is a pleasant five hour drive from Cairns. A two night stay is recommended. Accommodation is in comfortable cabins with share facilities or camp in picturesque natural campsites. Cafe meals are available.
A three day accommodated safari to Jowalbinna is operated by Wilderness Challenge who also visit on their Cape York safaris. Groups are welcome and activity programs can be arranged. Please visit the Jowalbinna website for details or contact them for a brochure.
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Facilities
- BBQ Facilities
- Cafe
- Car park
- Catering
- First aid equipment
- Guide
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shaded Area
- Visitor Information Centre
- Viewing Platform
- Walking Tracks
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Experiences
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- Historic/Heritage
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Activities
- Off Road Driving
- Art and Craft
- Astronomy
- Birdwatching
- Camping
- Bush Tucker
- Animal Viewing
- Self-Guided
- Bushwalking
- Guided Walks
- Hiking/Trekking
- Wilderness Walking