Highlights
- Explore Aboriginal culture with this guided walk around Lake Condah.
- Under expert guidance, explore Kurtonitj Indigenous Protected Area to learn about ancient eel-trapping techniques.
- Marvel at the natural wonders of Budj Bim National Park, including intriguing lava tunnels and playful koalas!
- Savor local flavors with morning tea and lunch at Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café.
- Fun Fact: This UNESCO site is older than both the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge.
Your Experience
Exploring Ancient Aquaculture at Tae Rak
The adventure begins at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, where you'll learn about Gunditjmara eel farming. Discover Kurtonitj Indigenous Protected Area and its ancient eel traps and stone channels. Witness the traditional smoking tree used for preparing eels, a crucial element of Gunditjmara culture. Appreciate their environmental expertise as they engineered rock channels to manage water flow from wetlands into sinkholes. This remarkable feat involved creating an intricate network of channels, weirs, and dams designed specifically for trapping and harvesting eels. Explore the Budj Bim seasonal calendar that showcases their deep understanding of seasonal changes.
Exploring Ancient Ingenuity and Cultural Significance
Your exploration continues at Budj Bim National Park, renowned as 'Tungatt Mirring' or Stone Country. This diverse ecosystem features caves, lava tunnels, and a thriving koala population. The last volcanic eruption here occurred over 20,000 years ago, confirmed by radiocarbon dating of charcoal in the lava flow. Enjoy morning tea followed by a hearty lunch at Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café as your afternoon progresses. A guided cultural walk through Tae Rak and its surrounding wetlands is next on the agenda. Visit Lake Condah, an essential site in Aboriginal history, where you'll find stone aquaculture sites, ancient walls, and vibrant birdlife.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Gunditjmara cultural guide
- Morning tea
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Ticket Delivery
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre.
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Address: Vaughans Rd, Breakaway Creek VIC 3303, Australia.
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Getting There
By Car
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If you're driving to the attraction, drive directly to Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
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