Cultural experience with Matt Burns
A full-day journey from Brisbane through Minjerribah's landscapes, wildlife and living Quandamooka culture
Discover the landscapes, wildlife and living Quandamooka culture of North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) on a small-group day tour from Brisbane, combining the island's natural highlights with a dedicated 90-minute Indigenous cultural experience with Quandamooka man Matt Burns.
Duration
Full day (11 hours)
Group Size
Small Groups (Max 11)
Pickup
Multiple Brisbane pickup locations
Cultural Experience
With Quandamooka guide Matt Burns
Tour Details
Discover the landscapes, wildlife and living Quandamooka culture of North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) on a small-group day tour from Brisbane, combining the island's natural highlights with a dedicated 90-minute Indigenous cultural experience with Quandamooka man Matt Burns.
Travel from Brisbane by private minibus and vehicle ferry before exploring the island with your local tour guide. Walk the spectacular North Gorge at Point Lookout (Mulumba), with sweeping coastal views and opportunities to spot kangaroos, dolphins, turtles and other marine life. From June to November, look out for migrating humpback whales from this incredible land-based vantage point.
Stop for lunch at a Point Lookout icon — The Prawn Shack, famous for its Straddie Prawn Roll — enjoyed overlooking beautiful Frenchmans Bay.
Continue to two special freshwater environments: the amber-coloured waters of Bummiera (Brown Lake), a naturally occurring perched lake of cultural significance to the Quandamooka People, and Myora Springs (Capembah), a naturally flowing freshwater spring and wetland with a long connection to Quandamooka people and the island's history.
Later, Quandamooka man Matt Burns joins the group for an immersive 90-minute cultural experience — a Welcome to Country, family artefacts, and demonstrations of fire-making, spear throwing, didgeridoo and traditional ochres, plus bush tucker, traditional medicines and native plant knowledge. You will even get the chance to try throwing a boomerang yourself.
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FAQ
Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a hat, and a reusable water bottle. We provide free refillable spring water in the van.
Yes — children of all ages are welcome. Let us know your child's age when booking so we can have the right child seat ready. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Your regular Stradbroke Island Tours guide accompanies the group for the full day. Quandamooka man Matt Burns joins specifically for the dedicated 90-minute cultural experience later in the day.
Yes — this tour includes the famous Straddie Prawn Roll from The Prawn Shack at Point Lookout, overlooking Frenchmans Bay. Let us know of any dietary requirements when booking and we'll arrange an alternative.
Tours run rain or shine. In the rare case of severe weather, we cancel and offer a full reschedule or refund.
Detailed directions and exact pickup times are sent after booking.
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