Kulki, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
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S 16° 04.653 E 145° 28.216
55K E 336378 N 8221881
Welcome to Kulki "gool-gee" (Cape Tribulation), Eastern Kuku Yalanji Country.
Waymark Code: WMJTD0
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 12/29/2013
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The Eastern Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people are the Traditional Owners of this area. Their traditional country extends from near Cooktown, South to Mossman. They welcome you to their country and ask that you respect this special place.
Many natural features of the landscape, including this area, have spiritual significance for the Eastern Kuku Yalanji. This area, known as Kulki, was important as a meeting place and for gathering food, médicine and also Tools.
Early exploration.
Cape Tribulation was named by Lieutenant James Cook in 1770 after he experienced a great deal of tribulation. "here began all our troubles" after he damaged his ship, the Endeavour, on a nearby reef.
Since European settlement gold miners, explorers, timber cutters and farmers have all made their mark on Daintree National Park. Today the area is a popular tourist destination.
Location Name: Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
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