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Aboriginal Art at Ancient Journeys

Ancient Journeys is a proudly Aboriginal-owned art gallery and gift shop in Cairns, showcasing traditional and contemporary Indigenous artworks, artefacts, and gifts.

Commitment to Authenticity

As a signatory to the Indigenous Art Code, we offer only genuine pieces that support Indigenous artists through fair payment and positive community impact. Shop with confidence on the Cairns Esplanade or online with worldwide shipping, knowing every purchase makes a real difference.

Empowering Communities

Ancient Journeys is more than a gallery — it’s a 100% Indigenous-owned initiative driven by the Gulf Regional Economic Aboriginal Trust (GREAT). We work directly with Aboriginal artists and art centres to ensure fair payment, whether through direct purchase or royalties. We are especially proud to support emerging artists from the Lower Gulf communities of Normanton, Doomadgee, Burketown, and Mornington Island.

Aboriginal Artworks and Gifts

Discover original Aboriginal paintings from the Gulf, limited edition prints, and handcrafted artefacts including boomerangs, clapsticks, didgeridoos, sculptures, carvings, weavings, and jewellery. You’ll also find hand-painted pieces, such as ceramics, bowls, vases, magnets, and more — each uniquely adorned with Indigenous designs, making every item one of a kind.

Ethical Indigenous Designs

Alongside fine art, we offer a wide range of Australian-made Indigenous gifts, from books and bushfoods to traditional bush medicines, toys, makeup, homewares, and fashion accessories. Many pieces feature designs created in collaboration with Indigenous artists. All products are ethically sourced from Indigenous-owned businesses or suppliers accredited by the Indigenous Art Code.

Support First Nations Futures

Every purchase at Ancient Journeys helps keep culture strong and contributes directly to community-led projects across the Gulf.