Melbourne Aboriginal Heritage Walking Experience

Womin djeka! Journey into the ancestral lands of the Koolin nation and explore their rich and thriving culture. 
Discover with your Aboriginal guide traditional uses of plants for food, tools and medicine. Develop an understanding of, and respect for, the customs and heritage of the our First Nations people.

The Aboriginal Heritage Walk won an award for face-to-face interpretation and is also a Victorian Tourism Award winner.

A note for participants:
At Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria we acknowledge the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, representing more than 250 language groups across Australia. We invite you to join this walk with an open heart and mind to deepen your understanding of First Peoples' heritage and living culture—especially in relation to the plants and landscapes of Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Meeting Point

100 Birdwood Ave

100 Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

Meet inside the Visitor Centre.

What's included:

• Fully Hosted Indigenous Walking Experience

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Birdwood Ave, Melbourne, 3004, Victoria

Womin Djeka!
Journey into Melbourne Gardens, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with an Aboriginal guide. 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.
The Aboriginal Heritage Walk starts at 11:00am from the Visitors Center

Admission Ticket Included