Cultural Walking Tour | 2 Hour

Tour details:

You are invited to walk on Mirring (Country) in Nelson, Victoria, and learn about Gunditjmara history and culture with Traditional Owner Judy McDonald. 

On this tour, you’ll learn about:

• Gunditjmara history and the impact of colonisation
• The Gunditjmara seasonal calendar
• Native bush foods 
• Visit a sacred site
• Life in Nelson
• And more!

The content of tours is tailored to the interests of each group and is suitable for all knowledge levels. You will be taken back in time to learn about the history and traditions of the Gunditjmara clan groups who lived here prior to colonisation. You’ll see and touch some native foods and botanicals that are growing still in this area and learn about significant sites, practices and customs.

This Aboriginal walking tour is culturally safe, inclusive and open to all.

Visit www.bocaraculturalwalkingtours.com.au to learn more.

Tickets:

Adults and children 12 and older: $50

Seniors with a valid Seniors Card: $40

Children under 12 (accompanied by a paying adult): $25

Children under 6 (accompanied by a paying adult): Free

Min 2 - max 10 people not including children.

Visit www.bocaraculturalwalkingtours.com.au for more information and to view our terms and conditions.

Private Group Bookings (Corporates, School groups, interest groups) can be arranged by contacting Judy on: 0438561608.

Where to meet

Meet at Simsons Landing picnic table, (Simsons Landing Road, Nelson, Victoria). The tour departs and returns to the same location.

Parking and public toilets are available at Simsons Landing. 

There will be a banner with Bocara Cultural Walking Tour allocated at the starting point of the tour. 

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour start time. 

What to bring

The walking tour covers a mix of trails over a distance of 2km - on roads, gravel and sand.

The tour is suitable for those who can manage an ‘easy’ walking level, though we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and suitable clothing for bush walking. 

We recommend also bringing:

• Sun protection - hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Rain jacket (depending on weather forecast)
• Comfortable walking shoes for gravel, road and sand tracks
• Water bottle
• Personal medications if required

Your guide is a qualified First Aider and will carry a first aid kit. Judy has a valid Working With Children check, National Police Check and is a licensed tour guide.