Half Day Tungatt Mirring Stone Country Tour

This four hour tour takes visitors through the history of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape



4 hours Experience size 10 to 20     label $115 - $485 ($115 per Child, $155 per Adult, $485 per Family (2A+2C))

Explore and embrace the history and values of Budj Bim Cultural Landscape through this walking tour in Victoria's south west region!

The tour starts with a visit to the Kurtonitj Indigenous Protected Area (IPA). Kurtonitj (meaning 'crossing place') is in the centre of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape and has historical stone kooyang (eel) traps and stone channels, stone house sites and eel smoking trees.

Your guide will show you these sites, as well as:

  • An ancient smoking tree used for smoking kooyang
  • An area of lava flow featuring two weirs
  • A dam associated with trapping and holding kooyang

After Kurtonitj, you will visit Budj Bim National Park where you will enjoy morning tea.

Budj Bim is a Gunditjmara name for Mount Eccles, an inactive volcano located within the Western Victorian Volcanic Plains. The Gunditjmara call the area ‘Tungatt Mirring’ or Stone Country, and it is where the legend of Budj Bim began.

Your guide will take you on a cultural walk with key features of interest including Lake Surprise, lava tunnels, caves, forest, and wildlife including an extensive koala population.

After Budj Bim, you'll return to the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre and Café, arriving approximately 1pm. (Lunch not included).

Please note: You have the option to join the 2pm Guided Cultural Walk of Tae Rak (Lake Condah) - additional cost.

Add-ons available for this class
  • Kooyang (eel) Tasting Plate (for 2) ($36)
  • Kooyang (eel) Tasting Plat (for 4) ($52)
You can add these when you book (optional).
 
Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners!
 
What you'll get
Gunditjmara Aboriginal guide, transport, guided cultural walks, access fees.
 
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes and hat.
 
Location

Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, Vaughans Rd, Breakaway Creek VIC

Half Day Tungatt Mirring Stone Country Tour location
Your host

Operating the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café in south western Victoria, the Gunditjmara people share the history & culture of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Budj Bim Cultural Landscape with visitors. The region is renowned for its age-old lava flows and life-filled waterways, and the
remains of over 300 Aboriginal stone houses. Explore significant Gunditjmara sites on a guided tour and discover a vibrant Indigenous culture through shared stories and see the landscape through Gunditjmara eyes.
The Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre Café menu features local produce infused with native seasonings and introduces kooyang (eel) to diners in the most creative and delicious way.

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