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Budj Bim Tour: Explore Cultural Heritage and Nature
4.9
53 Ratings
Breakaway Creek
Immerse yourself in the beauty and cultural history of Budj Bim, a World Heritage site. Experience traditional techniques, explore nature, and hear the captivating Gunditjmara creation story.
Immerse yourself in the beauty and cultural history of Budj Bim, a World Heritage site. Experience traditional techniques, explore nature, and hear the captivating Gunditjmara creation story.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lake Condah - Gather at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, then proceed on a 20-minute journey to the subsequent destination.
- C176 - The guide will present the extensive kooyang (eel) traps, stone channels, remnants of ancient stone house sites, and kooyang smoking trees. Afterward, embark on a 20-minute trip to the next stop.
- **Budj Bim…
- Lake Condah - Gather at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, then proceed on a 20-minute journey to the subsequent destination.
- C176 - The guide will present the extensive kooyang (eel) traps, stone channels, remnants of ancient stone house sites, and kooyang smoking trees. Afterward, embark on a 20-minute trip to the next stop.
- Budj Bim National Park - Explore the ancient Budj Bim volcanic crater, now known as Lake Surprise, enjoy a guided bush walk through the park, and venture inside one of Budj Bim’s lava caves. Conclude with a 20-minute return trip to the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gunditjmara cultural guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gunditjmara cultural guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This excursion presents attendees with the breathtaking natural beauty and historical background of the World Heritage designated location, showcasing the conventional methods utilized throughout the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape for eel and fish catching, inclusive of a trip to the Budj Bim National Park which is the birthplace of the Gunditjmara…
This excursion presents attendees with the breathtaking natural beauty and historical background of the World Heritage designated location, showcasing the conventional methods utilized throughout the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape for eel and fish catching, inclusive of a trip to the Budj Bim National Park which is the birthplace of the Gunditjmara creation narrative.
- There is travel time of around 20 mins between each location visited on this tour. The total time on tour is 4 hours.
Location
Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre and Cafe
Vaughans Road
Tours start from the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre (Lake Condah) - Vaghans Road, Breakaway Creek, VIC, 3303. Please arrive 15 mins prior to the tour start time.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(53 Ratings)
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_gregvic1
Dec 19, 2025
Incredible cultural history - Have wanted to visit this amazing cultural site and it didn’t disappoint. Our guide was so knowledgeable and inspiring
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Johnalth
Oct 14, 2025
Seeing is Believing - Reuben was a knowledgeable and interesting guide on our half-day look at the landscape of a people he had obvious respect for, and the tour highlighted visual insights into a culture which had a real affinity and respect for country. A most worthwhile visit, and an important and necessary story for all Australians.
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X6294csfionab
Oct 7, 2025
Fascinating cultural tour of World Heritage Site at Budj Bim - We found this half-day tour of the World Heritage Site at Budj Bim to be really interesting and informative. The Gunditjmara guide was passionate and extremely knowledgeable, which made the tour of the eel traps, holding ponds, smoking tree, and remains of ancient stone houses so fascinating. We felt privileged to be welcomed and shown around this site and learnt so much. I would thoroughly recommend this tour to others and will consider doing the full-day tour in the future.
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Safari34855985295
Sep 19, 2025
Respect. - What an amazing tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and informative. We enjoyed a share platter and tried the eel which was delicious. To be able to walk in the footsteps of the Gunditjmara people and see where and how they lived was educational and insightful. Thank you.
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Elizabethrl1002ra
Sep 16, 2025
Retired teachers - This tour was brilliant. Jaydn was relaxed, friendly and knowledgeable. I have read a great deal about native title etc but hearing it from Jaydn made it seem much more real.
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Seaside755245
Jun 21, 2025
Villages built on eals. - Very informative guide I hope things can continue to improve for the local people. It would be great to see the return of the smoaked eal trade. It is a shame it has taken this long for Europeans to listen to First Nations but a centre like this helps get the process started.
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F7002wuannv
Mar 1, 2025
Great possibility to know more about first people - Great possibility to get understanding more about first people lives and attitudes. This trip was very interesting and informative.
Although we joined with 2hours group, so could pay less, because we got same trip.
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Shaiioldenn
Feb 12, 2025
Amazing experience - Me and my partner done this tour recently and it was amazing! Such an interesting experience learning about the Gunditjmara country and how th indigenous people lived. We had Ruben as our cultural guide who was excellent, very knowledgeable, friendly and passionate. Thank you so much for welcoming us and sharing your stories!
Highly recommend.
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Petersuzhou
Feb 6, 2025
Unique experience shouldn't be missed - This is a unique place in the world. A chance to see on country aboriginal culture fist hand, understand deeply the techniques and technology used and learn about the culture and it's struggles and resurgence.
Wonderful set up, great lunch (closes at 2pm check the times in advance)
We did the half day tour and walked ourselves around the volcano in the morning, but a full day tour would be great.
Not cheap, but worth every cent
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Helencmartin
Dec 21, 2024
Wonderful to finally achieve a tour of Budj Bim World Heritage Area - We had been looking forward to a tour of the Budj Bim World Heritage Area for years (our 2020 booking was cancelled because of Covid). Although this tour was slightly different from the earlier schedule, we thoroughly enjoyed our morning. Reuben, our guide, was engaging and knowledgeable and the boardwalk loop took in some fascinating sites, from stone eel traps, ponds ('refrigerators'), a 'smoking tree' and a physical depiction of the Gunditjmara's seasonal calendar. We also enjoyed a short visit to the Tae Rak aquaculture centre and its excellent cafe. (We will do the afternoon tour another time.) Thanks to the Traditional Owners & to Reuben for sharing your culture & insights into the world.
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