Younga Yarns Pty Ltd

Younga Yarns is a 100% Aboriginal-owned cultural tourism and educational business based on Yuwi Country in the Mackay region of Queensland. Led by a proud Yuwi and Ghungalu descendant, Younga Yarns offers authentic, locally guided experiences that invite visitors to connect deeply with Country, culture and story.

The tourism experiences centre on Walks on Country in various locations in the region, including guided cultural walks along the Cape Hillsborough boardwalk at Cape Hillsborough, the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, The Pioneer River and Blacks Beach where guests learn about land and sea environments, bush foods and medicines, local history and the ongoing cultural connections of Aboriginal people to this place. These experiences are delivered through storytelling, observation and respectful engagement, providing visitors with meaningful insight beyond traditional sightseeing.

In addition to guided walks, Younga Yarns delivers a range of interactive cultural workshops and talks, including Elders' yarns, bush food and bush medicine experiences, weaving, ochre crushing, artefact learning and cultural art workshops. All experiences are culturally safe, professionally delivered and grounded in local knowledge and community values.

Younga Yarns is committed to sharing living culture in a respectful and welcoming way, creating enriching experiences for visitors while supporting First Nations leadership, truth telling and genuine connection to Country.Tours

Walk on Country in the Mackay Region

Walk through the stunning landscapes of the Mackay Region including Cape Hillsborough National Park, where land, sea, and sky meet in harmony, The Pioneer River, The Botanic Gardens or the Pioneer River.

Learn about the oldest living culture on Earth and discover how Aboriginal people lived sustainably with nature.

Hear stories about using the land's rich resources for food, medicine, and tools and local First Nations History.

Meet Yuwi Custodians who share their continuing connection to Country.

Enjoy an inclusive, educational, and relaxing experience suitable for all ages.

Duration: 40 minutes | Cost: $75 per person | Group Size: Minimum 10 – Maximum 30