Walkin' Country: Wurundjeri Inner City Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in local Aboriginal history and culture and explore significant Birrarung and Kulin Nation meeting places.

Embark on a captivating journey with Wurundjeri Educators at the heritage-listed Yarra Park Scar Trees. Discover the spiritual connection with Bunjil, the creator spirit, and reflect on historical locations, heritage sites, and modern sculptures. This is not just a walk, but a profound exploration of tradition, nature, and history.

Meeting at the Yarra Park Scar Trees, today a heritage listed site, Wurundjeri Educators share their stories of local Aboriginal history and culture in a guided walk of the many significant Birrarung and Kulin Nation meeting places, concluding at Enterprise Park.   

As you take in the local surroundings and environment,  Indigenous Educators will share their understanding of Woiwurrung language, the importance of Birrarung Wilam and the river camps, the natural resources of the area, including the wetlands, rock formations, animals, and local native foods, and so to, their spiritual connection with Bunjil, creator spirit, and the sky.  

Stopping to reflect on significant historical locations, heritage listed sites and modern-day sculptures and installations, passionate about sharing their knowledge, Wurundjeri Educators weave their knowledge and storytelling to consider both the traditional Aboriginal connections to country and waterways, and the historical conflict that would follow.  

Guide for this tour: Thane Garvey-Gannaway. Indigenous Educator and Wurundjeri man.

Registered students will receive a map for the exact meeting place. Note that places are limited to 20 students only!

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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