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Guided Aboriginal Rainforest Walk
Ernie Raymont Ngadjon ji Tribal Elder.
Malanda Falls
Environmental Park
" Top Conservation Park "
and
" Tulip Oak Walk "
Take this hour long walk and see
unique, ancient and original upland
rainforest through the eyes of
Ngadjonji tribal elder,
Ernie Raymont.
Guided Aboriginal Rainforest
Walks:
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Life
for rainforest Aborigines was unique.
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Ngadjonji
elder, Ernie Raymont grew up in the rainforests of Tropical North Queensland.
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He will share with you from his storehouse of local knowledge how the forests
provided for food, shelter, weapons and homewares.
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On
this fascinating walk you will discover Brush Turkey nests, turtles, and many
bird species.
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You
could even spy on rainforest kangaroos, platypus, rare tree climbing kangaroos,
pythons, water goannas and forest 'dragons'.
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Learn how to spot stinging trees
and their antidote.
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The
Aborigines nomadic lifestyle was in
harmony with the
trees fruiting seasons.
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You will discover what can be eaten and when, where to search for tasty
witchetty grubs and how to find water in the most surprising places.
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After
this you'll never view a rainforest 'bushwalk' the same...See you
there!
TOURS:
Wednesday to Sunday
10.30am & 2.OOpm
COST: Adults:
$ 5.00
Children: $ 1.00
Families: $12.00
School
groups by arrangement
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BOOKINGS:
Malanda
Falls Visitor Centre
Malanda/Atherton Road
Ph: 4096 6957
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A Project of
The Eacham Shire Council |
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