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Highlights
- Explore the wonders of ancient Aboriginal civilization with this guided walking tour through Tae Rak, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Experience firsthand how Kooyang (eels) live and breed at their holding tank during your visit.
- Witness 6,600-year-old aquaculture sites, weirs, and fish traps that showcase early sustainable engineering techniques.
- Fascinating fact: The eels here migrate an impressive 2,000 km to spawn.
Your Experience
Start a 2-hour guided tour at Tae Rak (Lake Condah), recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance to Aboriginal people. Begin your adventure at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café, where you'll learn about kooyang or eels and their crucial role in Gunditjmara culture. Discover how these migratory fish have been integral over 6600 years through sustainable farming and water management techniques.
As you walk along a scenic boardwalk, explore ancient stone aquaculture sites and dams that showcase the advanced skills of the Gunditjmara people. Continue your exploration at Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, where remnants of kooyang traps, early Aboriginal dwellings, and lava flows reveal an intricate balance between human innovation and nature.
Marvel at one of the world's oldest aquaculture systems, which predates even the Pyramids or Stonehenge. The Gunditjmara ingeniously used volcanic terrain to construct a complex network for capturing, storing, and harvesting Kooyang, demonstrating remarkable resourcefulness and ingenuity in their techniques.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- A 2-hour guided walk exploring Tae Rak
- Insights from a Gunditjmara cultural expert
- Personal expenses
Must Know
- Maintain your mobile voucher/photo ID ready for a smooth check-in process.
- Arrive at your selected time slot to ensure entry without delays.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
Meet your guide at Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre.
Address: Vaughans Rd, Breakaway Creek VIC 3303, Australia.
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Getting There
By Car
If you're driving to the meeting point, drive directly to Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre.
It is located on the shores of Lake Condah, in south western Victoria, approximately 45 minutes drive from Portland or Port Fairy, and an hour and 10 minutes from Warrnambool.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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