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Aboriginal Heritage Walk - Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens

Melbourne, Australia
Aboriginal Heritage Walk Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Offered in: English

Overview

This fascinating tour will introduce you to the ancestral lands of the Koolin nation and teach you about Aboriginal traditions. You won’t have to worry about getting lost, as an Aboriginal guide will accompany you around Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Garden. Enjoy learning about indigenous plants and trees, and their uses for food and medicine.
  • Learn fascinating insights about Aboriginal life from an Aboriginal guide
  • Visit an area of great beauty in Melbourne—The Royal Botanic Gardens
  • Stay hydrated—a delicious lemon myrtle tea is included

What's Included

  • Fully Hosted Indigenous Walking Experience
  • Lemon Myrtle Tea
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 100 Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

    Meet inside the Visitor Centre.

Start time

11:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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)
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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An interesting and informative exlperience
Cheryl_J, Mar 2024
It was great to walk around the gardens with a guide with aboriginal heritage. She had many stories and interesting information about the plants and medicinal food uses.
Age discrimination
Dominique_C, Mar 2024
I paid for it, but I didn't go, because I was very shocked by the DISCRIMINATION! When I wanted to sign up for the tour, you asked for the age of the participant. I am over 60 years old and...you inform me that there is no possibility for people of this age. But when, at the same time, for the same day, I look at what happens when we take it up to 59 years, oh miracle, there is room! This is called age discrimination because 1. it would be a big surprise if this request came from the Aboriginal guide, and 2. you don't have to be a 20 year old athlete to take a walk in the botanical garden . Of course, I tried other days, and the answer remained the same; ok for those under 60, not possible for older ones! I find this scandalous, and I wonder what you will find as an excuse in case, of course, if you answer me... Furthermore, I would find it normal for you to reimburse me, since I did not go for the reason that I have just explained to you. Dominique Cirlini
Respect
Tim_B, Aug 2023
For me, the perfect start to my journey in Australia. To acknowledge the original and rightful occupants of these lands and gain insight into their interaction with the indigenous flora and its significance in the life of aboriginal peoples.
Educational and fun.
Brigid_R, Apr 2023
The beauty of the Botanical garden. Also reminded of the respect we need for the Land. We only should take what we need.
A walk not to miss!
Jennifer_D, Mar 2023
Den was a great guide with fun humor. He walked us through garden explaining how the plants and land were utilized by aboriginal people. He also made us think about the land and how to continue connecting with the land and each other. Highly recommend this tour.
Overall Sustainable
Iunona_H, Nov 2022
I loved the sensory experience, getting to smell leaves and touch bumpy tree bark. I signed up specifically because this tour featured Aboriginal heritage. Our guide was and to recommend additional Aboriginal cultural options. This tour meet my expectations in terms of sustainability: walking, nature interaction and support of native culture.
Something for everyone.
Steve_L, May 2021
Listening & learning from Uncle Den was awesome. He connected with old, young, local & international perspectives in the group & really quickly built the respect & understanding of our need to connect to & respect country. The mix of humour, info & discussion to provoke deeper reflection & challenge within the group was pretty damn cool in such a short amount of time. I’n already recommending it to anyone & everyone!!
Aboriginal Heritage Walk
Gayle_P, Feb 2020
Den was our Aboriginal guide and he was excellent. This was a very informative and thought provoking tour and enjoyed by visitors and Australians in our group. The Botanic Gardens are stunning and need a lot longer to explore.
a most enjoyable outing
robyn_g, Aug 2019
This was a most interesting and informative experience. Our guide, Jacobi, was terrific - knowledgeable, enthusiastic, informative and so proud of his heritage. I highly recommend this tour.

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