DESCRIPTION
Educational Programs are suitable for students or all age groups, encompassing a range of activities focusing on the abundant natural assets in and around the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape.
The programs are tailor-made to give participants ‘hands on’ learning experiences and combine curriculum-relevant content such as Indigenous Studies, Science, SOSE, Arts, Health & PE, Languages.
The area has a rich Aboriginal heritage and we offer students the opportunity to interact with the Gunditjmara people. Participants will learn about the history, culture, and lifestyle of the traditional Aboriginal inhabitants, and their interaction with this unique landscape and the area’s unique flora and fauna.
Program A – 2 hours
Visit Budj Bim National Park with your Gunditjmara cultural guide where students will undertake a guided cultural walk covering:
- Lake Surprise
- Lava tunnels
- Cave
- Forest
- Wildlife including extensive koala population
The site offers a scenic location with crater lake views and walks. The colour of the water changes, varying from deepest blue to green, depending on the lake sediments and levels of algae that are present.
Program B – 2 hours
Enjoy a guided cultural walk of Tae Rak (Lake Condah) and the fish traps over the weir, with key features of interest including:
- Extensive range of stone sites
- Stone walls
- Birdlife and other wildlife
Following this, you will visit Lake Condah Mission for a guided tour of the site which includes bluestone ruins and a reconstructed timber building that was part of the original settlement. Your Gunditjmara cultural guide will tell you about the history of the mission, and its significance in recent Gunditjmara history.
Tour Fees Include:
Gunditjmara Aboriginal guide, transport, activities and access fees.
