Embark on a 2-hour cultural walk at Tae Rak (Lake Condah) to explore the ancient Budj Bim Cultural Landscape and encounter diverse wildlife. Learn about the Gunditjmara creation story and witness the remarkable aquaculture system and kooyang traps crafted by the indigenous community.
Embark on a 2-hour cultural walk at Tae Rak (Lake Condah) to explore the ancient Budj Bim Cultural Landscape and encounter diverse wildlife. Learn about the Gunditjmara creation story and witness the remarkable aquaculture system and kooyang traps crafted by the indigenous community.
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Lake Condah - Your Gunditjmara guide will meet you at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre for an overview of the centre, the kooyang (eel) holding tank, the processing facility and the cafe & retail space.
Your guide will give you an overview of the Gunditjmara creation story and point out the extensive marine and bird-life of the lake.
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Lake Condah - Your Gunditjmara guide will meet you at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre for an overview of the centre, the kooyang (eel) holding tank, the processing facility and the cafe & retail space.
Your guide will give you an overview of the Gunditjmara creation story and point out the extensive marine and bird-life of the lake.
Continue along the western edge of lake to the weir, for a look at the ancient landscape and the extensive range of stone aquaculture sites and fish traps. Learn about:
- Culturally significant flora & fauna, and the Tae Rak landscape
- The Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre and the Gunditjmara people
- Introduction to traditional kooyang (eel) harvesting & processing
- Stone country and kooyang traps on the eastern side of the lake & the network of aquaculture systems designed to trap and harvest kooyang for food and trade.
- On-site restroom facilities
- On-site restroom facilities
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
A guided walk of Tae Rak (Lake Condah) gives visitors an overview of the ancient and unique World Heritage Listed Budj Bin Cultural Landscape.
Your guide will give you an overview of the Gunditjmara creation story and point out the extensive marine and bird-life of the lake.
See ancient aquaculture system of lava flows and life-filled waterways and…
A guided walk of Tae Rak (Lake Condah) gives visitors an overview of the ancient and unique World Heritage Listed Budj Bin Cultural Landscape.
Your guide will give you an overview of the Gunditjmara creation story and point out the extensive marine and bird-life of the lake.
See ancient aquaculture system of lava flows and life-filled waterways and kooyang (eel) traps designed by the Gunditjmara, who have thrived here for more than 39,000 years, sustained by the living knowledge of their ancestors.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.