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Yarriba Dreaming
Highlights
- Reconnect with nature on a three-day Aboriginal immersion tour at Mt Barney Lodge, recently named a top global destination.
- Engage in traditional practices like smoking ceremonies and storytelling, fostering a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture.
- Explore the Scenic Rim with expert eco guides, ensuring an enriching experience in this stunning landscape.
- Savour authentic bush tucker and learn hunting skills, connecting you to the land and its ancient traditions.
Reconnect in nature on a three-day Aboriginal immersion tour at Mt Barney Lodge in the Scenic Rim, a destination recently crowned by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 10 Regions in the World to Visit in 2022.
This small group tour is led by ‘Old Man Kangaroo’, an Ugarapul and Bidjara Man. The tour provides the opportunity to partake in several cultural practices and experiences, including a traditional smoking ceremony, storytelling around an ancient birthing water hole, traditional bush tucker and hunting skills and virtual initiation.
Mt Barney Lodge eco guides will also accompany you on walks and ensure you have access to local knowledge and have an optimal stay at this genuine ecotourism retreat.
Visitors will leave with a greater understanding of Indigenous Australian culture and practices and a spiritual connection to the idyllic landscape.
Itinerary highlights
Mt Barney
Mt Barney is Queenslands most impressive mountain – an imposing 1354m summit.
It is the crowning feature in the World Heritage-listed Mt Barney National Park.
Your arrival will bring you to it in the heart of the Scenic Rim – Scenic Rim, a destination recently crowned by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 10 Regions in the World to Visit in 2022.
Mt Barney Lodge has breathtaking views of Mt Barney from the Queenslander Homestead verandas.
The tour offers constant views of Mt Barney, and some of our walks follow the tracks and creeks within the National Park.
Tour details
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Single Available from 14 August 2023
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Single Available from 18 August 2023
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Single Available from 21 August 2023
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Single Available from 1 September 2023
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Single Available from 13 October 2023
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This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Yarriba
Yarriba means “walking”.
Yarriba is an owner/operator cultural tour business who is able to connect people on half, full and extended day cultural experiences to Country.
The host is Gurruhmun “Old Man Kangaroo”, an Ugarapul and Bidjara man with ancient local heritage. He will welcome you to Scenic Rim Country – a destination crowned by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 10 Regions in the World to Visit in 2022 – and help you build your connection to nature. In 2023, Gurruhman won the Destination Indigenous Queensland Young Achiever Award.
Yarriba was mentored by Savannah Guides and has created a fully-hosted package with Advanced Ecotourism business Mt Barney Lodge to offer a three-day cultural tour.
This is known as Yarriba Dreaming. This three-day experience of walking on country, connecting to country, nature and ancient ways follows the Goori way. Slowing down to connect, learning ancient survival lifestyle, enjoying this ancient land, culture and ways of life.
Kruze also offers a half and a full day tour for those wanting to visit Mt Barney Lodge for just a day, or to add onto their activities while staying at Mt Barney Lodge.
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Memberships
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA)
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