Half Day Tungatt Mirring Stone Country Tour

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.

• Kooyang (eel) Tasting Plate (for 2) ($36)
• Kooyang (eel) Tasting Plat (for 4) ($52)

You can add these when you book (optional).
 
Perfect for beginners!
  Gunditjmara Aboriginal guide, transport, guided cultural walks, access fees.
  Comfortable walking shoes and hat.