Australia’s Indigenous Cultural History is recognized worldwide and Victoria contributes an amazing amount to that history. Hidden along the Great Ocean Road and through Western Victoria and into the Grampians are a number of fantastic places to learn about this culture.
Narana Creations Geelong
At Narana you can purchase Indigenous Art, eat in the cafe or experience
Yingally Wor Ark where you will learn how plants were used for food and
medicines, see a didgeridoo demonstration, learn how to throw a boomerang
(weather permitting) and taste Indigenous food For more information Narana Creations
Cape Otway
The Cape Otway Lightstation have developed an Indigenous Tour where you will hear
of the relationship the Gadubanud people shared with the sea and how they were
able to catch an abundance of sea life and use it as a mainstay of their food.
Also see the amazing roundhouse, based on the type of structure they built to
shelter them from the elements in this sometimes harsh environment. Cape Otway Lightstation
Tower Hill
A significant site of
the Gunditj Mara people Tower Hill is a nature reserve which includes a natural
history centre staffed by Indigenous workers. You can experience the amazing crater created more than 30,00 years ago, enjoy magnificent
scenery, see Australian birds and animals in their natural habitat and learn
about local Indigenous culture. The centre also sells a range of art and craft created by local Indigenous artists. Worn Gundidj
Gunditj Mirring
Near Heywood join a tour with Budj Bim and you will be amazed as you visit sites that housed whole communities of people, a people we
thought to be nomadic. See how they used local stone to build fish traps and
aquaculture systems to ensure an ongoing food supply. Visit the Lake Condah
Mission where local Aboriginals were sent to keep them from their traditional
lands and hear about the harshness of their life. Visit the site of Budj Bim (Mt Eccles) and
learn of the creation time and how Budj Bim and the Gunditjmara people are
related.
Gariwerd (The Grampians)
Head into the Grampians and you can visit
ancient Indigenous art sites and learn the meaning behind some of the art at the Brambuk Cultural Centre . You can also see a number of short films to learn
about Bunjil the creation spirit of these people. The centre also has a range of books, crafts and food produce.
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If you're interested in taking this journey and seeing the iconic sites of the Great Ocean Road and Grampians along the way join our 4 day Indigenous tour
