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Yarriba
Tour
About
Yarriba means "walking".
Yarriba is an owner/operator cultural tour business who is able to connect people on half, full and extended day cultural experiences to Country.
The host is Gurruhmun "Old Man Kangaroo", an Ugarapul and Bidjara man with ancient local heritage. He will welcome you to Scenic Rim Country - a destination crowned by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 10 Regions in the World to Visit in 2022 - and help you build your connection to nature. In 2023, Gurruhman won the Destination Indigenous Queensland Young Achiever Award.
Yarriba was mentored by Savannah Guides and has created a fully-hosted package with Advanced Ecotourism business Mt Barney Lodge to offer a three-day cultural tour.
This is known as Yarriba Dreaming. This three-day experience of walking on country, connecting to country, nature and ancient ways follows the Goori way. Slowing down to connect, learning ancient survival lifestyle, enjoying this ancient land, culture and ways of life.
Kruze also offers a half and a full day tour for those wanting to visit Mt Barney Lodge for just a day, or to add onto their activities while staying at Mt Barney Lodge.
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Yarriba Dreaming
Reconnect in nature on a three-day Aboriginal immersion tour at Mt Barney Lodge in the Scenic Rim, a destination recently crowned by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 10 Regions in the World to Visit in 2022. This small group tour is led by ‘Old Man Kangaroo’, an Ugarapul and Bidjara Man. The tour provides the opportunity to partake in several cultural practices and experiences, including a traditional smoking ceremony, storytelling around an ancient birthing water hole, traditional bush tucker and hunting skills and virtual initiation. Mt Barney Lodge eco guides will also accompany you on walks and ensure you have access to local knowledge and have an optimal stay at this genuine ecotourism retreat. Visitors will leave with a greater understanding of Indigenous Australian culture and practices and a spiritual connection to the idyllic landscape.
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Where you'll be
1093 Upper Logan Road
Mount Barney QLD 4287