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Aboriginal Culture - Hope Vale & Elim Beach
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Wanhtharra nyundu! Welcome to Guugu Yimithirr country!
Hopevale (Dyuubi) and Elim Beach (Thiithaarr) are on Guugu Yimithirr country, a tribal nation which stretched from the River Annan, south of Cooktown, to Princess Charlotte Bay in the north.
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History & Culture
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Beaches
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Cooktown and the Cape York Peninsula are fringed by long deserted beaches which are ideal for a great day out by the sea.
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Nature, Adventure & Discovery
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Elim Beach Campsite
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Located approximately 25 km outside Hopevale this shady beachfront campsite is the perfect base to see the Coloured Sands dune formations.
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Hope Vale and Elim Beach
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Elim Beach Walks
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The stunning beach at Elim is home to the famous Coloured Sands, and a popular spot for Hope Vale people, many of whom have a shack here and visit at weekends to go fishing.
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Bush walks
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Endeavour Falls Tourist Park
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Set in one of the most beautiful locations in the Endeavour Valley, north west of Cooktown in Tropical North Queensland Endeavour Falls Tourist Park offers quality accommodation right beside the tranquil Endeavour Falls.
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Cooktown
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Endeavour River Escape
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Steeped in aboriginal history with the Endeavour River forming our Eastern Boundary and 250 acres of bushland and rainforest
Endeavour River Escape is truly Nature’s Hideaway.
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Cooktown
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Fishing near Hope Vale
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There are interesting fishing options in the Hope Vale region at Cape Bedford and along the McIvor River
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Fishing & Boating
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Guurrbi Tours
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Now listed as One of Australia's Ultimate Must-Do Experiences, these magical, award-winning rock art tours are in the company of Nugal-warra Elder and story-keeper, Willie Gordon.
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From Cooktown
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Hope Vale and Elim Beach
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Set in a picturesque valley, Hope Vale Aboriginal Community has a wonderful cultural centre, and is gateway to one of the most spectacular sand dune environments on Cape York. Hidden in the hills surrounding the township are the Nugal rock art sites, set in a beautiful, ancient country with giant rocks and stunning views.
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Hope Vale Arts and Cultural Centre
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The Hope Vale Arts & Cultural Centre is at the heart of Guugu Yimithirr culture and actively involves Aboriginal people of all ages in passing on the cultural traditions and promoting the use and teaching of the Guugu Yimithirr language, which is alive and spoken daily by many local people.
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Museums & Galleries
