Mungalla Aboriginal Tours
The history and culture of Mungalla tour begins at the grand Mungalla Station homestead where they introduce you to Nywaigi Aboriginal culture. Here you can view artefacts and try your hand at throwing a boomerang or spear. They then board the bus for a short trip to the original homestead site where they introduce you to James Cassady and his family who were the first European settlers on Mungalla. As you view the remnants of the “old Mungalla site” hear the pioneering stories of these first white settlers and view old pictures of this historic site and let your thoughts drift back in time and imagine how it was in its glory days. Here you will discover Cassady’s role in the development of large areas of Queensland and visit the grave of Cassady and his son. They also explain the often brutal confrontation between European settlers and Nywaigi Aboriginal people and the role the Cassady family played in protecting their people. They again board the bus to return to the homestead to experience the amazing Captive Lives story. After the tour enjoy a chat with Nywaigi storytellers.
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Mungalla Cultural and Historical ToursDiscover the Culture and History of Mungalla Station and the Nywaigi Aboriginal People of North Queensland. Meet the Nywaigi Aboriginal people, the Aboriginal traditional owners of the lands around Ingham in North Queensland. Experience their rich culture and history. Learn of the often brutal conflict between Nywaigi Aboriginal people and European settlers that shaped the destiny of North Queensland. Explore the property established by James Cassady, who fled the potato famine of Ireland and created a pastoral dynasty. Visit the birthplace of the world famous mighty Droughtmaster cattle, the original homestead, the graves of James Cassady and his son, the wetlands and precious birdlife. Be amazed by the story of the Aboriginal people from Mungalla Station and surrounding areas that were exhibited as cannibals and savages in the nineteenth century circuses and sideshows of Europe and America. Try your hand at throwing a boomerang or spear. This is an authentic Aboriginal experience that will stay with you long after you return home. | |
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