Walkin' Country: Wurundjeri Inner City Walking Tour

Learn more about the Indigenous culture, language and history through a two-hour walking tour in Melbourne this September!

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.  

Event details

  • Date: Wednesday 18 September
  • Time: 1pm - 3pm
  • Location: Meet time is at 12.45pm at the John Davies Memorial Tree, directly up a small hill from the Richmond Football club and the walk will end at Enterprise Park (a map will be provided to attending students). 

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

Eligibility: This activity is delivered in Melbourne and is only open to students who will be in Melbourne at the time of the program.

Costs: FREE - this tour is fully funded by RMIT for the 20 students who will be selected.

Registration Process

  • Please note that places are limited to 20 students only! Please click the "apply now" button below.
  • Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis (first in, first served).

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