Welcome to Ancient Journeys – Aboriginal-Owned Art & Gifts in Cairns
We are a proudly Aboriginal-owned gallery and gift shop offering a curated range of ethically sourced traditional and contemporary Indigenous artworks and gifts.
Shop with Confidence
Shopping with us means choosing ethically sourced art and gifts that make a difference. Whether you visit us on the Cairns Esplanade or shop online with worldwide shipping, you can trust that every item is authentic and supports Indigenous artists.
Commitment to Authenticity
As Dealer Members of the Indigenous Art Code, we are committed to authenticity, fair artist payment, and positive social change.
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, ensuring artists are paid fairly through direct payment or royalties, in line with the Indigenous Art Code. 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 a wide selection of hand-painted pieces, including ceramics, bowls, vases, magnets, jewellery, and more — each one uniquely adorned with Indigenous designs, making every item one of a kind.
Ethical Indigenous Designs
Beyond fine art, we stock a wide selection of Australian-made Indigenous gifts. From books and bushfoods to traditional bush medicines, toys, makeup, homewares and fashion accessories — all items feature Aboriginal designs created in collaboration with Indigenous artists and are ethically sourced from Indigenous-owned businesses and suppliers accredited by the Indigenous Art Code.
Support First Nations Futures
Every purchase celebrates First Nations creativity and contributes to community-led projects in the Gulf. When you shop with us, you're helping empower Indigenous communities and keep culture strong.