Tjapukai is where Australia begins. It is Australia’s most accessible venue to experience authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture dating back over 40,000 years. Located in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, Tjapukai has been sharing the authentic culture and traditions of the local Djabugay people for the past 28 years, providing employment opportunities for their people and giving the performers immense pride in demonstrating their culture. Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park gives Australians and international visitors the opportunity to experience authentic Aboriginal culture and interact with authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You’ll enjoy a unique cultural experience with performance, dance, food and arts, as well as face painting, bush foods & medicine talks, didgeridoo demonstrations, and boomerang and spear throwing .