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Indigenous Cultural Tours & Workshops

Cultural and Theme Tours

Nature and wildlife

Part of: Cultural Experiences with Matt Burns

1 min guests

81 max guests

Experience the rich traditions of the Quandamooka people through captivating storytelling on North Stradbroke Island.
Join hands-on workshops to learn boomerang-throwing and didgeridoo playing, perfect for all ages.
Explore guided walks that reveal the deep connection between land and sea, enriching your understanding of Indigenous culture.
Delight in engaging and informative sessions with Matthew Burns, filled with laughter and cultural insights.

Contact and Booking Channels

Cleveland, Queensland

Start location: 30 Flinders Avenue, Dunwich, Queensland, 4183, Australia
Phone: 07 3488 5300
Email: seq.groupsevents@sealink.com.au
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Step into the rich traditions of the Quandamooka people on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) with Matthew Burns, a proud Traditional Owner. With a deep connection to Country, Matthew has been sharing his knowledge and stories for 30 years, captivating audiences with his cultural workshops, guided walks, dance, didgeridoo, and boomerang-throwing experiences.

Tailored for all ages, these workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn about the deep connection between the Quandamooka people, the land, and the sea. Engaging, informative, and often filled with laughter, Matthew’s storytelling brings history to life.

Itinerary highlights

Polka Point midden

The Polka Point midden is one of the largest on the Island. It contains shells of oysters, whelks, cockles and periwinkles, typical of middens found on the bay side of the island. Polka Point is listed on the Register of the National Trust of Queensland.

Tour details

Cultural and Theme Tours
Nature and wildlife
Water – Motorised
Independent / Self-guided Tour
Large Group Tour
On-site Experience
Small Group Tour
Moderate

On demand

Features

Service facilities

Family Friendly
Public Toilet

Accessibility

This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.

Operation information

Cultural Experiences with Matt Burns

Matthew Burns has always felt a strong connection with Quandamooka Country and has a passion for sharing his stories and knowledge. In 1995 he first started sharing his culture as a part of a traditional dance troupe called Yulu Burri Ba. By 2004, he was facilitating his own cultural workshops for school, university and special interest groups.

Today, Matthew shares his culture with over 7,000 people a year on North Stradbroke Island and in the greater Brisbane region. He enjoys making all of his own artefacts, including knives, spears and ropes. He also has a particular talent for being informative, respectful and funny all at once!

There are activities suitable for all age groups, including walking tours, presentations and artefact demonstrations. He can tailor tours to suit small or large special interest groups.

Tours are based on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) however, a specialised experience can be organised for other locations within the Redlands Coast (Quandamooka).