Your Gunditjmara cultural guide will take you on an informative walk to see the Tae Rak (Lake Condah) wetlands. The lake is made up of 1,700 hectares of significant wetlands and stony rises right next to the historic lava flows of Budj Bim National Park.
The 1-hour tour takes participants on a short walk to the front of Lake Condah. Your guide will give you an overview of the Gunditjmara story of the lake, and point out its extensive marine and birdlife.
The tour finishes back at the Lake Condah (Tae Rak) Aquaculture Centre & Cafe.
Tour Fee Includes:
Gunditjmara Aboriginal guide, transport, activities and access fees.

Tours start and finish at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Cafe.
Pickup and drop off from Portland or Heywood is an additional cost.

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Your Gunditjmara cultural guide will take you on a 2 hour informative walk around Tae Rak (Lake Condah) and the wetlands. The lake is made up of 1,700 hectares of significant wetlands and stony rises right next to the historic lava flows of Budj Bim National Park.
Walk to the front of the lake where your guide will give you an overview of the Gunditjmara story of the lake and point out its extensive marine and birdlife.

C ontinue on with a walk to the southern and eastern side of the lake and a more detailed cultural talk, and a look at the extensive range of stone aquaculture sites, s tone walls and birdlife and other wildlife.
The tour finishes at the Lake Condah (Tae Rak) Aquaculture Centre & Cafe.

Tour Fee Includes:
Gunditjmara Aboriginal guide, transport, activities and access fees.
Child age 4 ~ 13 years. Adults 14 and above.

Tours start and finish at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Cafe.

If you order the Kooyang Tasting Plate and you are attending the 2pm Tae Rak Guided Walking Tour, please arrive at the Aquaculture Centre by 1pm to allow yourself time to indulge in the tastes of Gunditjmara Country.

IF IT IS AFTER 4PM & YOU ARE TRYING TO BOOK A TOUR FOR TOMORROW, YOU WILL NEED TO CALL US ON 03 4504 2193.

Your Gunditjmara cultural guide will take you on a 2 hour informative walk around Tae Rak (Lake Condah) and the wetlands. The lake is made up of 1,700 hectares of significant wetlands and stony rises right next to the historic lava flows of Budj Bim National Park.
Walk to the front of the lake where your guide will give you an overview of the Gunditjmara story of the lake and point out its extensive marine and birdlife.

C ontinue on with a walk along the western side of the lake for a more detailed cultural talk, and a look at the extensive range of stone aquaculture sites, s tone walls, birdlife and other wildlife.
The tour finishes at the Lake Condah (Tae Rak) Aquaculture Centre & Cafe.

Tour Fee Includes:
Gunditjmara Aboriginal guide, transport, activities and access fees.
Child age 4 ~ 13 years. Adults 14 and above.

Tours start and finish at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Cafe.


Footwear
Please ensure you wear
appropriate footwear when participating in our cultural tours. We
recommend you wear enclosed sneakers, joggers or other sports shoes.
Hiking boots are also suitable. Sandals, thongs (flip
flops) or ladies' shoes with a heel of any height are not appropriate.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to take you on tour if you are not
wearing the correct footwear.

Your Gunditjmara cultural guide will take you on a 2-hour informative tour around Tae Rak (Lake Condah) and the wetlands. The lake is made up of 1,700 hectares of significant wetlands and stony rises right next to the historic lava flows of Budj Bim National Park.
Walk to the front of the lake where your guide will give you an overview of the Gunditjmara story of the lake and point out its extensive marine and birdlife.

C ontinue on with a walk to the southern and eastern side of the lake and a more detailed cultural talk, and a look at the extensive range of stone aquaculture sites, s tone walls and birdlife and other wildlife.
The tour finishes at the Lake Condah (Tae Rak) Aquaculture Centre & Cafe.

Tour Fee Includes:
Gunditjmara Aboriginal guide and transport.
Tours start and finish at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Cafe.

THIS TOUR IS EXCLUSIVE TO CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS, FRIENDS & FAMILY



Your Gunditjmara cultural guide will take you on a 2 hour informative walk around Tae Rak (Lake Condah) and the wetlands. The lake is made up of 1,700 hectares of significant wetlands and stony rises right next to the historic lava flows of Budj Bim National Park.
Walk to the front of the lake where your guide will give you an overview of the Gunditjmara story of the lake and point out its extensive marine and birdlife.

C ontinue on with a walk to the south-western side of the lake and a more detailed cultural talk, and a look at the extensive range of stone aquaculture sites, s tone walls , remnants of Aboriginal stone houses, and the birdlife and other wildlife.
Tour Fee Includes:
Gunditjmara Aboriginal guide, transport, activities and access fees.
Child age 4 ~ 13 years. Adults 14 and above.

Transfers to and from the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Cafe are included.

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 area
of lava flow featuring two weirs and a dam associated with trapping and
holding kooyang.

After Kurtonitj the tour continues on to Lake Gorrie where
you will enjoy morning tea before a short guided walk. The site is an
example of a well prserved drystone wall sheep wash, built by
Gunditjmara people and used by early pastoralists. Constructed in the
mid 1800’s, the drystone walls demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship
and skill in their construction and have been deemed of archaeological
significance by the State of Victoria. There are large numbers of
Karrayn (grey kangaroo) living here.

After Lake Gorrie, return to the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café for lunch.

After lunch, you will enjoy a Guided Cultural Walk of Tae Rak
(Lake Condah) and the surrounding wetlands. Your guide will take you to
the southern and eastern sides of the lake for a cultural talk and a
look at the:
Extensive range of stone aquaculture sites Stone walls Birdlife and other wildlife

The walking tour finishes back at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Cafe at approx 4pm.


Tour Fee Includes:

Gunditjmara Aboriginal guide, transport, guided cultural walks, access fees, morning tea and light lunch.
A kooyang (eel) tasting plate can be ordered for an additional cost.

The tour starts with a visit to the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre , for a guided cultural walk of Tae Rak (Lake Condah) and the fish traps over the weir, with key features of interest including: Extensive range of stone aquaculture sites Stone walls Birdlife and other wildlife
After your walk, enjoy lunch at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Cafe (included).

After lunch, travel to Tyrendarra Indigenous Protected Area (15 mins) for a guided cultural walk of the Tyrendarra (IPA) which is an essential part of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape. Your guide will cover: Wetlands and Wildlife Walking Tracks / Boardwalks Stone Huts - Both Reconstructed and in-situ Fish Traps / Eel Baskets Tools
After this, you will visit Kurtonitj , with its historical stone kooyang (eel) traps and stone channels, stone housesites and eel smoking trees. Enjoy morning tea, before a guided walk. Your guide will show you these sites, as well as an area of lava flow featuring two weirs and a dam associated with trapping and holding kooyang.

After afternoon tea at Kurtonitj, you will transfer back to Heywood where the tour finishes at approx 4pm.

Tour Fee Includes Gunditjmara Aboriginal guide, transport, guided cultural walks, access fees, light lunch and afternoon tea.
A kooyang (eel) tasting plate can be ordered for an additional cost.

IF IT IS AFTER 4PM & YOU ARE TRYING TO BOOK A TOUR FOR TOMORROW, YOU WILL NEED TO CALL US ON 03 4504 2193.

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 area of lava flow featuring two weirs and a dam associated with trapping and holding kooyang.
After Kurtonitj 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 National Park, return to the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café for lunch. (included)

After lunch, you will enjoy a Guided Cultural Walk of Tae Rak (Lake Condah) and the surrounding wetlands. Your guide will show you the western side of the lake for a cultural talk and a look at the: Extensive range of stone aquaculture sites Stone walls Birdlife and other wildlife
The walking tour finishes back at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café at approx 4pm .

Tour Fee Includes:

Gunditjmara Aboriginal guide, transport, guided cultural walks, access fees, morning tea and lunch. Lunch will be our Kooyang (eel) Tasting Plate**. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know when you complete the next step of the booking process.

Child age 4 ~ 13 years. Adults 14 and above.

Infants 0 ~ 3 years. (for safety reasons we are unable to carry infants in our vehicles at this point. Please call our office to discuss your options 03 4504 2193 .


Footwear
Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear when participating in our cultural tours. We recommend you wear enclosed sneakers, joggers or other sports shoes. Hiking boots are also suitable. Sandals, thongs (flip flops) or ladies' shoes with a heel of any height are not appropriate. Unfortunately, we will not be able to take you on tour if you are not wearing the correct footwear.

**Lunch may change without notice if for any reason menu items are unavailable on the day. We will take into consideration allergies or dietary requirements if we have been notified of these in advance.