Tjapukai showcases the culture of the rainforest people of Tropical North Queensland.

Situated on 25 acres of land owned by the Tjapukai people at Caravonica, north of Cairns, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is a stunning theatrical interpretation of Aboriginal culture from the beginning of time into the future.

Seven separate arenas allow visitors to experience every facet of the rainforest people’s culture - from the provocative History Theatre to the inspiring Creation Theatre, and the original Dance Theatre and the interactive Camp Village, where visitors can learn didgeridoo playing and boomerang throwing.

In July 1998, Australian PM John Howard presented the new generation Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park at Smithfield - now the largest private employer of Aboriginal Australians - with a plaque celebrating their achievement as Australia’s foremost cultural ambassadors.

Tjapukai’s multi-award winning indigenous business is an incredible success story, and the flagship for marketing Australia’s indigenous culture internationally.

Tjapukai By Night

Tjapukai by Night is an all new show - a powerful and personal experience that is winning hearts and minds! Gadja and Quinkan spirits introduce the Dreamtime, where guests are taken to become an interactive part of an ancient corroboree ritual climaxing in the ceremonial making of a fire.

Then, the Tjapukai guide the guests along a flamelit pathway to a dinner banquet of the region's best food and wines. The final performance occurs afterwards as the Tjapukai claim the stage, presenting indigenous culture with their inimitable blend of Broadway-style theatre and black humour.

The show starts promptly at 7.30pm, seven nights per week, with transfers departing Cairns accommodation at 6.40pm. (more info...)