Kooyang Yana
Kooyang Walk Full Day Tour
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Partner Name: Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism
Address: Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, Vaughan's Road Breakaway Creek VIC 330
Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism in Regional Victoria, Australia, invites you to join them on a transformative journey through time and culture. As a We Wander partner, they offer immersive, guided cultural tours that showcase the rich Indigenous history and living cultural heritage of the Gunditjmara people in the state of VIC.
The Budj Bim Cultural Tour is a unique experience that takes you through the Kurtonitj Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) and Budj Bim National Park. This full-day adventure highlights the area''s historical stone kooyang (eel) traps, stone channels, stone house sites, eel smoking trees, and lava flow features.
Your Gunditjmara Aboriginal guide will share captivating stories and insights about the land, the traditional kooyang fishing practices, and the deep connection between the people and their country. You''ll also enjoy morning tea in the national park and a delicious lunch at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café.
Throughout the day, you''ll experience cultural immersion tours, witnessing the extensive stone aquaculture sites and stone walls, as well as encountering a variety of birdlife and other wildlife in the surrounding wetlands. The walking tour concludes with a visit to Tae Rak (Lake Condah), where you''ll learn about the area''s cultural significance and the ongoing preservation efforts of this extraordinary cultural landmark.
This enriching experience not only connects you with ancient traditions and living culture but also fosters a deep appreciation for the land and the people who have been its custodians for millennia. Join Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism for a day of cultural exploration, learning, and connection as you wander through this breathtaking and historically significant region of Australia.
