Jowalbinna Rock Art Safari Camp

Jowalbinna Rock Art Safari Camp (established 1980) is just one hour south-west of Laura on the Maytown track. Access is by 4WD only.

On the Little Laura River, Jowalbinna is the Peninsula's longest established conservation area, with the very highest natural and cultural heritage values.

• best camp ground and accommodation in huts
• camping $10 pp/night, kids free; huts $45 pp/night, kids half price
• riparian camping in the escarpment
• safe swimming in the creek
• spacious and quiet
• best of the Quinkan rock art
• spectacular sandstone escarpments

Steve Trezise is Australia's leading interpretive guide in rock art and anthropology.

Matt Trezise provides insights into the rock art, archaeology & history of the Laura Sandstones.

Since Percy Trezise began exploring and recording the Quinkan rock art in 1960, the Trezise family have played a seminal role in conservation and research. The Trezise's have worked closely with the Aboriginal traditional owners.

Jowalbinna Rock Art Walks (Small Group)

Emu Dreaming and Giant Wallaroo

• 5-6 hours drive/walk at an easy pace
• $75 per person
• Kids free

Brady Creek Sites

• 3-4 hours drive/walk at an easy pace
• $45 per person
• Kids free

Discounts available for larger groups.

The Trezise family's Deighton River property (east of Laura) has some spectacular rock art sites, including the Deighton Lady, Rainmaking, Blue Figures & Rainbow Serpent. Guided tours by arrangement.

Steve and Matt have access to rock art sites across the Laura Sandstones on other pastoral holdings and Aboriginal lands.

 

Bookings & Contact Details

Visitors to Cape York Peninsula can make bookings by contacting:

Phone: 07 4060 3236

Mobile (Matt): 0427 340 817

Mobile (Steve): 0488 603 268

Email:

Post:

Jowalbinna
Post Office
LAURA QLD 4871

 

Steve Trezise: Rock Art Guide. Insights into the anthropology and archaeology of the Cape York Peninsula.