Allan Anderson

Desley Rosas

Ross Rosas

The Co-Founders

With many years of combined experience in tourism, business, & construction, our three partners have worked hard to put together a business that is sustainable and offers economic benefits to our families and the local community.

We are a First-Nations family with both Yidinji and Mbabaram heritage.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to fill a gap in the region’s current Indigenous tourism industry by developing a long-lasting entity that promotes education, awareness, recognition, and respect for First Nations culture. The Business will encourage Traditional Owners to further enhance and preserve their culture and showcase their knowledge of the region’s historical and cultural values.

As First Nations tourism is fast becoming a popular demand in the tourism market, we will be drawing from our deep connection to the land and our cultural Traditions as Yidinji and Mbabaram Traditional Owners.

Rainforest To Bush Cultural Experiences operates tours exclusively throughout Tableland Yidinji and Mbabaram Countries on the Atherton Tablelands.

Our traditional lands host a variety of habitats and landscapes including World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforests, Open woodlands, Tall open forests, Volcanic crater lakes and extinct volcanos.

Exact tour locations will vary depending on seasons, accessibility, and weather conditions, but can include Danbulla National Park, Lake Barrine, Curtain Fig, Watsonville & Irvinebank areas.

Yidinji and Mbabaram Countries are located on the Atherton Tablelands.

Rainforest to Bush Tour (Self-Drive)

Explore each destination at your leisure, over 5 hours, traveling in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle ‘tag-a-long’ style!

When you book a self-drive tour, you'll receive a comprehensive itinerary and map to guide you along the route.

At each scheduled stop, our knowledgeable guide will be there to greet you, providing insightful commentary and enhancing your exploration of each location. This tour also provides you with the freedom to explore at your own pace while still benefiting from the cultural knowledge of our friendly guide at every step of the journey.

Watsonville Culture Park

Located on Mbabaram Country is our very own campground and culture park, known as the Watsonville Culture Park!

We offer both a Sunrise and Mid-day experience that includes a cultural guided bushwalk, activities and performances, traditional cooking demonstrations plus much more, all within a natural bush environment.

Recovered from an early mining era, the Watsonville Culture Park features an off-grid camping area, a central firepit for communal use and cooking demonstrations, a 2wd access driveway, an eco-toilet, as well as a natural bushwalk and large open area for activities and performances.

locations & FEATURES

5-hrs (9am-2pm) Tuesdays

Join us on our full-day ‘tag-a-long’ style tour to explore the culture of both the Yidinji & Mbabaram peoples in the comfort of your own vehicle!

Book a Tour

sunrise experience

3-hrs (6am-9am) Wednesdays

Wake up early and make your way to the Watsonville Culture Park to join us on a guided sunrise walk followed by a hot coffee by the campfire. Participate in activities such as traditional art lessons, spear-throwing practice and didgeridoo demonstrations plus much more!

6am sunrise hike on a natural bush trail (start times vary throughout the year)

Morning tea & coffee, damper and fruits by the fire

Cultural Heritage talk & artefacts display

Didgeridoo crafting demonstration and performance

Souvenirs, snacks, drinks available for purchase

2wd, 4wd, & campervan friendly

Toilet on-site

Disability-friendly

Book a Sunrise Experience

mid-day experience

3-hrs (10am-1pm) Saturdays

Similar to the Sunrise Experience, this tour commences at a more convenient hour, allowing you plenty of time to make your way to the Watsonville Culture Park. We also provide you with a homecooked lunch prepared by our catering team over the campfire.

10am hike on a natural bush trail

Campfire lunch, tea and coffee provided

Cultural Heritage talk & artefacts display

Didgeridoo crafting demonstration and performance

2wd, 4wd, & campervan friendly

Souvenirs, snacks & drinks available for purchase

Toilet on-site

Disability-friendly

Book a Mid-day Experience

School groups

Experiences can be arranged for school groups. this may include activities, camps, and hikes.

These experiences can be designed to suit the requirements and interests of your school trip.

Tour operators

For tour operators wishing to include a cultural feature as part of your trip to the Tablelands, we can design an experience to suit your schedule.

Special events

We are open to invitations to participate in local festivals and events. We also provide a platform for local Indigenous artists to sell their arts and crafts.

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