Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

Discover Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park where the diversity of Australia’s Indigenous cultures is celebrated in one place. Visitors can discover the ancient history of all Aboriginal peoples with a visit to the dance theatres, cultural village and retail galley, which exhibits a range of authentic art and artefacts.

The Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is a celebration of Indigenous history, showcasing the Aboriginal peoples’ spiritual connection to the land.

By day, the park is filled with interactive experiences to give you an authentic insight into Aboriginal cultures. Learn the art of throwing a boomerang, and how a didgeridoo is played, sample some traditional bush foods and get an insight into the ancient medicinal value of native plants. See exciting dance and theatre performances using the world’s most technically advanced visual effects. You can also create your own souvenirs with the Tjapukai artists who will guide you through the intricate art of weaving, creating natural rainforest-style jewellery, and painting your own boomerang.

By night, journey into the Dreamtime for an unforgettable evening of delicious food and world-class entertainment. Take part in the traditional Rainbow Serpent Circle and share in a celebration of authentic music, chanting and dance that culminates in a traditional fire making ceremony. Dine on the culinary delights of Tropical North Queensland as the worldfamous Tjapukai performers take to the stage. Immerse yourself in the spectacle of a corroboree depicting the thrill of the hunt and the ancient totems of the rainforest people.

Experiences

Tjapukai by Day
Range of interactive experiences all in one place including Aboriginal dance performances, bush food and medicine demonstration, hunting and weapons demonstration, didgeridoo demonstration, boomerang and spear throwing, Creation Story theatre, history walk and more.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Year round
Duration: Half day
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: 200

Tjapukai Night Fire
All-inclusive dinner and cultural show. Music and dance with modern cuisine bursting with Indigenous flavours. Learn traditional Aboriginal songs and dance moves and participate in fire-making ceremony.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Year round
Duration: 2.5 hours
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: 200

Getting there

From Cairns, Tjapukai is a 15 minute drive north on the Captain Cook Highway and a one-minute walk from Skyrail Caravonica Station. Tjapukai offers a morning, afternoon, and evening shuttle transfer service to and from Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation. A range of tours also incorporate Tjapukai.