2-Hour Guided Cultural Walking Tour of Tae Rak Tickets
Join a cultural walk at UNESCO-listed Tae Rak, view Gunditjmara eel traps, explore ancient aquaculture and learn about local Aboriginal heritage.
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Your Experience
Welcome to Tae Rak: Explore an Ancient Aboriginal Landscape
Begin your 2-hour guided walk at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, situated on the shore of Lake Condah, a location of significant Aboriginal and global heritage. Accompanied by a local Gunditjmara guide, you’ll gain firsthand insights into one of the world’s oldest aquaculture systems nestled within the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discover Ingenious Aquaculture and Sustainable Engineering
Stroll along the boardwalk bordering the lake while your guide shares the history and importance of the aquaculture system, built over 6,600 years ago. Learn how the Gunditjmara people engineered a complex network of channels, fish traps, weirs and dams from volcanic rock to farm kooyang (eel) and sustain their communities for millennia. View the working demonstration tank and see traditional tools and techniques that shaped this exceptional feat of sustainable engineering.
Engage with Gunditjmara Culture and Eel Migration
Visit the eel holding tank and discover the extraordinary story of the kooyang, whose migration to the Coral Sea spans over 2,000 kilometres. Understand the life cycle and seasonal significance of the eels, and the ways Gunditjmara families depended on these extraordinary fish for their livelihoods and spiritual connection with the land.
Wander Through Living History
As you walk, see remnants of ancient stone dwellings and understand how the Gunditjmara balanced environmental stewardship with daily life. Appreciate how past generations thrived along the wetlands by harnessing the natural landscape. Your guide will explain the unique relationship between nature, engineering and culture that defines Tae Rak and its surroundings.
Connect, Reflect and Learn
This tour offers a rare opportunity to engage with Aboriginal guides, ask questions and reflect on the deep connection between people and nature that has shaped this country for thousands of years. Learn how modern conservation efforts are linked to time-honoured Gunditjmara wisdom.
Book your 2-Hour Guided Cultural Walking Tour of Tae Rak tickets now!
Why you'll love it
- Discover the marvels of ancient Aboriginal people on this guided walking tour around the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tae Rak
- Get up close with the Kooyang (eels), understanding their life cycle at the holding tank
- Marvel at the 6,600-year-old aquaculture sites, weirs, and fish traps, a profound testament to early sustainable engineering practices
- Did you know? The eels here undertake an epic 2,000 km migration just to spawn.
What's included
- 2-hour walking tour Gunditjmara cultural guide
Good to know
- Age suitability
- Suitable for all ages
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Your Experience
Welcome to Tae Rak: Explore an Ancient Aboriginal Landscape
Begin your 2-hour guided walk at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, situated on the shore of Lake Condah, a location of significant Aboriginal and global heritage. Accompanied by a local Gunditjmara guide, you’ll gain firsthand insights into one of the world’s oldest aquaculture systems nestled within the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discover Ingenious Aquaculture and Sustainable Engineering
Stroll along the boardwalk bordering the lake while your guide shares the history and importance of the aquaculture system, built over 6,600 years ago. Learn how the Gunditjmara people engineered a complex network of channels, fish traps, weirs and dams from volcanic rock to farm kooyang (eel) and sustain their communities for millennia. View the working demonstration tank and see traditional tools and techniques that shaped this exceptional feat of sustainable engineering.
Engage with Gunditjmara Culture and Eel Migration
Visit the eel holding tank and discover the extraordinary story of the kooyang, whose migration to the Coral Sea spans over 2,000 kilometres. Understand the life cycle and seasonal significance of the eels, and the ways Gunditjmara families depended on these extraordinary fish for their livelihoods and spiritual connection with the land.
Wander Through Living History
As you walk, see remnants of ancient stone dwellings and understand how the Gunditjmara balanced environmental stewardship with daily life. Appreciate how past generations thrived along the wetlands by harnessing the natural landscape. Your guide will explain the unique relationship between nature, engineering and culture that defines Tae Rak and its surroundings.
Connect, Reflect and Learn
This tour offers a rare opportunity to engage with Aboriginal guides, ask questions and reflect on the deep connection between people and nature that has shaped this country for thousands of years. Learn how modern conservation efforts are linked to time-honoured Gunditjmara wisdom.
Book your 2-Hour Guided Cultural Walking Tour of Tae Rak tickets now!
- Visitor guidelines
Arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time
Wear comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots, plus long pants and socks for cooler months
Bring water, hat, sunscreen and a weatherproof jacket for changing conditions
Registered assistance dogs are welcome on the tour
Wheelchair accessibility is available—advise in advance if special assistance is needed
- Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Frequently asked
Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?
Yes, the walking route is wheelchair accessible. Please notify the team if you require special assistance.
How long is the tour and what should I bring?
The experience lasts 2 hours. Bring closed-toe walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water and sunscreen.
Are children allowed on the tour?
Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Please ensure they are comfortable walking for 2 hours.
Can I bring my assistance dog?
Yes, registered assistance dogs are permitted on the tour.
What if the weather is bad?
The tour operates in most weather. Please bring suitable gear. Severe conditions may lead to postponement or cancellation.
Where you'll be
Vaughans Rd, Breakaway Creek VIC
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