Post on 05-Dec-2014
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Wanhtharra nyundu!
Welcome to Guurrbi Tours!
Guurrbi Tours, Cooktownwww.guurrbitours.com
On the way to the Nugal rock art sites at Wangaar-Wuri
One of the beautiful views from Wangaar-Wuri
We follow ancient paths which have been used for centuries
Willie is the story-keeper for the Nugal-warra people…
…and shares the stories woven into the pictures
A painting of the Jiliburu in the Great Emu Cave
The Jiliburu is a mythical character
that helps to enforce the law
Explaining the art to Prime Minister, John Howard
Guurrbi is a special time or place for reflection
The Guurrbi man is like an estate
manager. We use this art for the Guurrbi logo
We walk through beautiful country…
A leisurely bush walk full of surprises
Here’s Gulgul the blue-tongued lizard -he fights with taipans
You’ll learn about the country you’re in
Making soap from the leaves of the Soap Bush
Yangga (green ants) are great bush medicine
Bungga-ga are edible and rich in protein
The Rainbow Serpent Cave is full of pictures telling us about life
Yirmbal – Rainbow Serpent Art
Yirmbal – the Creation Story
Dubal – This tells us about burial practices and beliefs
The man with big hair is a painting of an Elder
Explaining how to make twine from lomandra
Hilltop views on the Rainbow Serpent Tour
If you want to pause to enjoy the view, here’s a favourite spot of ours
Babatha (bloodwood) has sap which acts as a
great antiseptic
Giving a thirsty little lizard a drink
It’s easy when you know how
We love having youngsters on tour…
…and sharing some special places
You’re never too young to join in
Dramatic scenery on the way to the
Birth Site
There are many layers of figures in the Food Cave
With Ernie Dingo & Troy Cassar-Daley filming Queensland Weekender
With Els, all the way from the Dutch Antilles
Nhirrbunh (blackcurrant) makes a tasty refreshing drink
Learning how to whistle with a
gum nut
Be prepared for the unexpected…
The giant boulders forming the Birth Site
The Birth Site is a very special place
Inside the Birth Cave where Willie’s father
and grandfather were born
Mother and baby – Birth Site rock art
An ancient stone axe, evidence of the trading that took place long ago
Learning how to use ochre for rock painting
And making your own piece of rock art
There’s a special cave to leave your painting
Hilltop views on the Rainbow Serpent Tour
Bunyjul, the frill-necked lizard
A baby Bunyjul (frill-necked lizard)
On tour with Quentin Bryce, now Governor-General of
Australia
With the lovely Hernandez family from Spain
You can come with us, self-drive, or arrive by helicopter if you want!
Wanthaal-bi ngayu!
We look forward to seeing you!