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Scar Tree Walk – Aboriginal Walking Tours
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- Embark on a gentle walk through Birrarung Wilam, immersing in Aboriginal art that enriches your cultural understanding.
- Cross the William Barak Bridge, discovering the significant histories of Melbourne's Aboriginal peoples and settlers.
- Explore a traditional Kulin Nation meeting place, connecting with 60,000 years of culture in a contemporary setting.
- Conclude your journey at the Scar Trees, a protected site that deepens your appreciation for Aboriginal heritage.
Their Scar Tree Walk is a cultural journey that connects traditional and contemporary Aboriginal cultures and the histories of the local Kulin Peoples.
Led by one of their experienced Koorie Guides, the gentle walk begins at the Koorie Heritage Trust and meanders through the Birrarung Wilam (Common Ground) Aboriginal art installations that will provide a background to what you will experience on the walk. The walk continues over the William Barak Bridge that crosses Batman Avenue, where you will learn the history of these two significant figures who have shaped the history of Melbourne for both the local Aboriginal peoples and settlers.
Once over the bridge, you will enter a traditional Kulin Nation meeting place thousands of years old that has become a significant contemporary meeting place for all Melbournians and Victorians today. Here you will learn of the continuing local Aboriginal culture in the setting of major sporting events at the MCG before finishing at the Scar Trees, a protected cultural heritage site. This site will provide you with an understanding of history and culture that is 60,000 years old within a contemporary setting.
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Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) – Aboriginal Walking Tours
Join KHT for the Birrarung Wilam Walk on weekdays for individuals and small groups (up to 10 participants).
Embark on a guided cultural experience with KHTs Birrarung Wilam Walk, led by one of their knowledgeable Cultural Experience Guides.
Starting at Fed Square, this immersive walk follows the Birrarung (Yarra River) to the Aboriginal art installations at Birrarung Wilam (River Camp).
Along the way, you will explore the Aboriginal history of Birrarung Marr (“Beside the river of mists”), learn about the deep cultural connections of the Kulin Nation, understand how the landscape of Narrm (Melbourne) has transformed over time and experience the ongoing significance of this vital gathering place in the heart of the city.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, the Birrarung Wilam Walk offers a unique opportunity to engage with the living culture, stories, and history of Melbourne’s First Peoples.
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