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Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

Kamerunga Rd, Smithfield, Queensland 4878, Australia
61 7 40429900
Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in Smithfield
3.5 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums, Theatres, History Museums
Description: Experience authentic Aboriginal culture through exhibits and performances in five theaters, a museum, art gallery, and a traditional Aboriginal camp.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Great show, they teach you how to throw a Boomerrang, you get to see dancing, Didgeridoo-playing etc. Definately worth the money !! More

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Orlando, Florida
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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We very much enjoyed our visit to the Tjapukai Aborignal Cultural park. The Shows were outstanding and learning about the Aborignal culture was enlightening. Highly recommend this on any visit to Cairns, Australia!!! More

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London, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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Family had a fantastic time at Tjapukai, excellent More

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Sydney
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Made this our first priority in Cairns given the high rating in the Frommer's Guide. We went for the day show. As it was raining cats and dogs, all the shows and activities were restricted to two areas. We completed everything in 1.5 hours. The dance was quite entertaining. The story of creation in the theatre seem a little dated.... More

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kenilworth
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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We did this as part of a railway trip and sky rail. It was at the end of the day. Great opportunity to see and meet the local Aborigines , who showed you how they live and about their history. Learned how to throw a boomerang! Worth the money More

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Australia
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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We have travelled extensively, and I've yet to come accross anything like this. it's a truly uniquie experience. Highly sophisiticated with the use of lazer to conjure up dream time animals in the shows, and an opportunity to throw a boomerang and play a digeridoo. There are night dinner & show times too. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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Tjapukai was recommended by a family member. We booked the trip through our hotel which included travel to and from the venue,and a buffet. On arrival you are given free refreshments, after this you can purchase them. You enter through a shop with many Aboriginal crafts,very fascinating. There are many sections to the show,lots of Aboriginal stories,music and dance. Fire... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

At $99, you'd expect a better show and food. There was not enough of cultural introduction, and entertainment factor was poor also. If you're thinking of Hawaiian Luau type entertainment, this is not it. The show began with fire-making and dance and after dinner show was essentially a repeat of that. It was a five-man show with not much variety... More

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Victoria, BC
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

We went in the morning, as part of a package with the Skyrail to Kuranda in the afternoon. This part was a couple of hours long. There was a didgeridoo show, where a decorated aborigine man explained the instrument and played it, then again in accompaniment to a nature slide show with other recorded instrumental music. We wished that the... More

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Spain
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

We went to Tjapukai as part of a day trip which included the Kuranda Scenic Railway, the Skyrail, and Tjapukai. We arrived at Tjapukai not really knowing what the place was about, or what to expect. We were booked in for a lunch there and I have to say it was excellent. We were most impressed with the selection and... More

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