Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: Aboriginal Heritage Walk

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Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: Aboriginal Heritage Walk — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Guided walk — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Womin djeka! Journey into the ancestral lands of the Koolin nation and explore their rich and thriving culture.

Discover with your Aboriginal guide traditional uses of plants for food, tools and medicine. Develop an understanding of, and respect for, the customs and heritage of the our First Nations people.

The Aboriginal Heritage Walk won an award for face-to-face interpretation and is also a Victorian Tourism Award winner.

A note for participants:

At Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria we acknowledge the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, representing more than 250 language groups across Australia. We invite you to join this walk with an open heart and mind to deepen your understanding of First Peoples' heritage and living culture—especially in relation to the plants and landscapes of Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (12–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Fully Hosted Indigenous Walking Experience

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Admission included

Womin Djeka!

Journey into Melbourne Gardens, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with an Aboriginal guide. Gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia through a journey of identifying significant native plants within the Gardens. Learn about Aboriginal plant uses, customs and ongoing connection to country.

The Aboriginal Heritage Walk starts at 11:00am from the Visitors Center

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet inside the Visitor Centre.

End point

Meet inside the Visitor Centre.

Using your ticket

This ticket must be exchanged for a direct entry ticket at the starting point of the attraction.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check-in 15 minutes prior to the experience at the Visitor Centre
Dress appropriately for weather conditions (E.g wet weather gear in winter and sunscreen/hats in summer)