Home to one of the most incredible cultural experiences you may ever have, Laura offers an annual Aboriginal Dance Festival. Come and experience the oldest culture on earth as they perform tribal dances and rituals to an audience in Quinkan Country, Laura.

Holding the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival during June assure no critters such as lizards, snakes and spiders, since June is a winter month down under. This may be the biggest tourist event in the area, it is situated near the coast of Princess Charlotte Bay.

Of course the dance festival is only one of the unique Aboriginal experiences of the area. Laura is home to several public Aboriginal galleries that you will be required to file a formal application in order to gain access to. The Aborigines by nature are a private people who take their culture very seriously. Make sure that a visit to this region finds you respectful of their heritage.

And if you are interested in learning more about Aboriginal culture and the arts, than be sure to check out the Quinkan & Regional Cultural Center in Cape York. A visit here will help you gain further insight into this unique culture and why it is deemed as one of the oldest cultures in the world. And while in Laura be sure to explore by foot the Laura Heritage Trail. You will see an old jail as well as many relics that still remain from the days of gold mining.

Another sightseeing adventure lies just a few kilometers up the road. Allow time on your trip to Laura to check out the Lakefield National Park. It is the second largest in Queensland and can really make for a wonderful way to end your visit to Laura. Natural beauty surrounding one of the most protected and revered cultures in the world, it makes for an incredible combination and a trip to Laura should definitely be on your list of must sees for your next TNQ holiday.