Aboriginal Heritage Walk, Melbourne Gardens

1.5 Hours
Narrm (Melbourne), Victoria
Culture & Nature
Year Round
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Womin Djeka! Journey into Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with an Aboriginal guide.

Stepping through the native plant life, gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia through a journey of identifying significant native plants within the Gardens. Learn about Aboriginal plant uses, customs and ongoing connection to Country.

Location

Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Avenue 100, Melbourne

What to expect

The Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens are a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, an alliance of five Indigenous Australian Nations in south central Victoria, Australia. The Kulin Nation extends around Port Phillip and Western Port, up into the Great Dividing Range and the Loddon and Goulburn River valleys.

Experience the culture and customs of the Kulin Nation as you follow an Aboriginal guide on a 90 minute easy walking tour. Gain an understanding of the rich history, thriving culture and connection to plants.

Highlights:

  • Explore the Gardens with an Aboriginal guide
  • Experience a ceremonial acknowledgement of country
  • Taste lemon myrtle tea

What is included

This is a 90 minute easy paced walking tour.

Children must be 13 years old to participate in the tour unless they are infants and toddlers in pram and stroller. The tour is accessible for guests in wheelchairs.

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at the Melbourne Gardens Visitor Centre, Birdwood Avenue 100, Melbourne

What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunglasses ( apply sunscreen). This is an outdoor activity. Please wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions and appropriate footwear and dress appropriately for the weather forecast on the day.

YOUR EXPERIENCE PROVIDER

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Founded in 1846 on the south side of the Yarra River, the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne expand across 38 hectares. The Garden slopes into the Yarra River showcasing almost 50,000 plants displayed in 30 living plant collections, beautifully landscaped among seeping manicured lawns, tranquil lakes and majestic trees, visited by bird and wildlife. The gardens are a free public space that can be enjoyed by all, with wide pathways easy for walking, prams, strollers and wheelchair access.

The Melbourne Gardens is a significant site for the local Kulin Nation, an alliance of five Indigenous Australian Nations in south central Victoria, Australia. The Kulin Nation extends around Port Phillip and Western Port, up into the Great Dividing Range and the Loddon and Goulburn River valleys.

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