Home to the second-largest Aboriginal population in Australia, Queensland today offers an impressive array of indigenous tourism experiences that celebrate the heritage of the stateâs original inhabitants.
En route to Jarramali Camp and the Magnificent Gallery rock-art site. (Photo courtesy of Tourism Tropical North Queensland)
15.4958° S, 144.1648° E. Tap these coordinates into your GPS and youâll eventually arrive in the tiny riverside settlement of Laura, some 200 kilometers northwest of Cairns on Queenslandâs Cape York Peninsula. Just one road leads north from here, and it takes you as far as you can travel on land toward the tip of Australia.
4 Awesome Indigenous-Owned Galleries & Workshops To Visit In The Sunny State
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While Queensland might be well-known for its enviable weather, its enviable beaches and straight-up just making every other state envious, there is far more to see and do when you look beyond the surf.
Scattered across the Sunny State are Indigenous-run art galleries, each offering a unique perspective and telling their own tales.
There are dozens upon dozens of galleries to check out, so we’ve picked out some favourites, with a few gallery owners giving us some insight into the artwork and artists they display.
Luxury Escapes Guide to Port Douglas
The laidback town of Port Douglas is your gateway to Tropical North Queensland, where the sounds of the rainforest meet the wonders of the reef.
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A longtime Australian holiday favourite and launchpad to the wonders of Tropical North Queensland, Port Douglas radiates relaxed coastal sophistication.
The tropical town finds itself at the privileged intersection of the Great Barrier Reef (which stretches from Cairns to Cape Tribulation) and the Daintree Rainforest – the only place in the world where two UNESCO World Heritage sites meet.
High-end resorts host visitors who flock to Port Douglas for the wealth of activities on land and sea. A day must be dedicated to visiting Mossman Gorge and swimming in the wild – healing for your body, mind and soul.