Kuku Kulunggur facts for kids

The Kokokulunggur are an Indigenous Australian group of people. They come from the northern part of Queensland, Australia.

Where the Kokokulunggur Lived

Traditional lands of the Australian aboriginal tribes around Cairns.

The Kokokulunggur people lived on their traditional lands. These lands covered about 777 square kilometers (300 square miles). This area included places like Port Douglas and Mossman. It stretched north to Daintree. Inland, their country reached towards Mount Carbine.

First Meetings and Challenges

In 1770, Captain James Cook sailed past the Kokokulunggur lands. Later, his ship was damaged near Cooktown. After European settlers arrived, there were some disagreements. These happened between the Kokokulunggur people and early farmers.

Other Names for the Kokokulunggur

Sometimes, people used different names for the Kokokulunggur. These names include:

• Koko-yalung.
• Ngarlkajee. This was a name given by the Wakara group.