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Highlights
- Explore the tabilk tabilk wetlands and connect with nature while learning Taungurung cultural stories.
- Glide through tranquil waters on an eco cruise, spotting turtles and diverse birdlife in their natural habitat.
- Wander the Indigenous flora trail, discovering the traditional uses of native plants by the Taungurung People.
- Experience a deep connection to Country, gaining insights into contemporary cultural practices and heritage.
Visit Taungurung Country, specifically the tabilk tabilk wetlands within Tahbilk Estate Winery, located near the Goulburn River. Journey with your cultural guides to learn the cultural stories of this place as you walk the Indigenous flora trail and glide through the wetlands by eco cruise looking out for turtles, birds and other wildlife.
You’ll experience a grounding to Country, inspiring yarns, learn the various uses of native flora by Taungurung People and see cultural heritage. You will understand about the contemporary expression of culture and cultural practices of today and the importance of having Taungurung People caring for Country to keep culture and connections strong for future generations.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- Wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating).
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- www.wawabiik.com.au/accessibility
Operation information
wawa biik – Taungurung Cultural Experiences
Wumindjika. wawa biik offers Taungurung-led cultural experiences across diverse biocultural landscapes of Taungurung Country. ‘wawa biik’ means ‘hello country’ in Taungurung language – both a recognition of the deep importance of Country to all Taungurung People and a warm invitation to the wider community to say hello to Country and deepen their relationship with Taungurung culture.
Experiences immerse visitors in the Taungurung story – a resilient and inspiring story that spans thousands of years. Spend time with Country, hear stories of cultural heritage, the impacts of colonisation and cultural practices and ingenuity. Choose from half day experiences in Nagambie and Euroa.
All experiences are led by knowledgeable Cultural Tour Guides and include a Welcome Grounding Ceremony, yarning circle, guided cultural walk and morning tea.