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Introduction: Located near Smithfield, off the Cook Highway to the north of Cairns, Tjapukai is a national Aboriginal cultural park. Tjapukai was awarded the Gold Award by the Pacific Asia Travel Association in 1999. It is the most evocative place in Queensland that showcases the mystery, culture, and history of Australia’s Indigenous people. It is recommended to spend at least half a day here. Upon entering the park, you’ll first arrive at the History Theatre, where you can watch a film introducing the history of European contact with the Aboriginal people starting from Captain Cook’s landing in Australia; and the Creation Theatre, which features live performances combined with film to present the mythology of the Gunggandji people, all performed in the Tjapukai language. At the Tjapukai Theatre, powerful traditional dances are performed, and visitors are welcome to join in the fun. In the tents behind the stage, demonstrations of traditional life and boomerang throwing are presented.

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Tjapukai

Introduction: Tjapukai is located near Smithfield, off the Cook Highway to the north of Cairns. It is a national Aboriginal cultural park that was awarded the Gold Award by the Pacific Asia Travel Association in 1999. This is the most evocative place in all of Queensland that reflects the mystery, lifestyle, and history of the Aboriginal people. It is recommended to stay here for at least half a day. After entering the park, you will first come to the History Theatre, where you can watch a film about the history of European and Aboriginal interactions beginning with Captain Cook’s landing in Australia. The Creation Theatre presents Dreamtime stories of the Gunggandji people through live performance and film, all in the Tjapukai language. The Tjapukai Theatre features dynamic traditional dances and welcomes audience participation. In the tents behind the stage, demonstrations include aspects of daily Aboriginal life and boomerang throwing.

Transportation: Address: Located on Collins Avenue, between the Tanks Art Centre and the Flecker Botanic Gardens. Phone: 40429999

Tickets/Opening Hours: Adults AUD 24, Children AUD 12. Opening Hours: Daily 9:00–17:00

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