Take a journey with a Gunditjmara cultural guide through 'Tungatt Mirring' or 'Stone Country,' and learn about the creation of the historic Budj Bim Cultural Landscape from ancient times through to the present day.
Visit the Kurtonitj Indigenous Protected Area (IPA), located at the very heart of the landscape.
See ancient stone kooyang (eel) traps and stone channels, remnants of stone house sites and kooyang smoking trees.
Head over to Budj Bim National Park and explore the Budj Bim volcanic crater, now called 'Lake Surprise', where the legend of Budj Bim began.
Enjoy a guided bush walk and see lava tunnels, caves, wildlife and the surrounding forest. See the dry stone walls at Lake Gorrie, before lunch at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre.
After lunch join the afternoon guided walk of Tae Rak (Lake Condah) for a deep dive into the ancient aquaculture systems used by the Gunditjmara people over thousands of years.
Inclusions
- Gunditjmara cultural guide
- Access fees
- Lunch and afternoon tea
Highlights
- World Heritage listed sites including extensive range of stone aquaculture sites
- Visit to the Kurtonitj Indigenous Protected Area in the centre of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape
- Aboriginal cultural tour with experienced and knowledgeable Gunditjmara Aboriginal guide
- Visit an area of lava flow featuring two weirs and a dam associated Aboriginal Culture
- Enjoy morning tea at Lake Gorrie and lunch at Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Cafe
- Cultural walk with key features including Lake Surprise, caves, surrounding forest and native wildlife.
Time
- Tour operates Wednesday to Sunday at 9:30am from Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism office at 10 Scotts Street, Heywood, Victoria, 3304.
- Please meet at the departure point at least 15 minute prior to departure time.
- This tour takes approximately 8 hours.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations greater than 48 hours prior to tour date, no cancellation fee applies.
- Cancellations between 48 and 24 hours prior to tour date, a 50% cancellation fee applies.
- Cancellations within 24 hours of tour date, a 100% cancellation fee
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements