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Meanjin to Minjerribah Cultural Day trip
Highlights
- Discover stunning landscapes and rich storytelling as you explore Minjerribah with proud Quandamooka guides.
- Connect with ancient wisdom while visiting sacred sites and natural wonders across the island's breathtaking terrain.
- Spot iconic Australian wildlife, including koalas and kangaroos, in their natural habitat during your adventure.
- Witness the majestic humpback whales migrating along the coast during winter for an unforgettable spectacle.
Discover Brisbane’s best-kept secret on an unforgettable journey to Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), the second-largest sand island in the world. This day trip offers more than just stunning landscapes — it’s a deeply immersive cultural experience led by proud First Nations guides from the Quandamooka People, the traditional custodians of the land and sea.
Connect with Country and Culture
Step into a world of ancient wisdom, breathtaking scenery, and rich storytelling as you explore the lands and waters of Minjerribah. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the powerful presence of culture and Country intertwined — every sand dune, headland, and waterhole holds a story passed down through generations.
Let your guide lead you through sacred sites and natural wonders while sharing the Quandamooka Creation Stories, spiritual knowledge, and traditional practices that continue to shape and define life on the island.
Wildlife and Natural Wonders
Tick off Australia’s iconic wildlife in their natural habitat — spot koalas dozing in gum trees, kangaroos grazing on open grasslands, and turtles and dolphins playing in the island’s crystal waters. During the winter months, witness the majestic humpback whales on their annual migration along the coast — an awe-inspiring spectacle not to be missed.
Itinerary highlights
Bummeria ( Brown Lake)
Oldest Day Spar in the world ! Beautiful healing Teatree Lake filled with rich cultural significance to the Quandamooka Women of Minjerriabh ( North Stradbroke Island)
Capemba (Myora Springs)
Where the warm waters of the ocean meets the cool Spring water of the Island. Cultural heritage site of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)
North Gorge walk – Point Lookout
Famous North Gorge walk is a spectacular 1.2km walk that follows the rocky headland around the eastern part of Point lookout with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean on one side and beautiful bushland on the other. Wildlife everywhere from Kangaroos to turtle, dolphins, birds and even the magestic Humpback whales that pass right by in winter.
Tour details
- On demand
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Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Yura Tours
Yura Tours welcomes visitors to their Island home and wishes to share their cultural knowledge and stories with you – where they lived and walked, how they foraged for traditional foods, what their creation stories are and how sacred the native flora and fauna are.
Yura Tours invites you to immerse yourself in the white sands, fresh air, spectacular coastal scenery and most of all, Quandamooka Culture.
Indigenous Culture
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Accreditations
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ATEC Tourism Trade Ready
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA)