INDIGENOUS TOUR

Historical Birrarung Tour

INDIGENOUS RIVER CRUISE

THE INDIGENOUS HISTORY OF MELBOURNE

Historical Birrarung Tour

INDIGENOUS RIVER TOUR

LEARN THE INDIGENOUS HISTORY OF MELBOURNE
See remains of waterfall at Freshwater Place
Experience original Kulin Nations artifacts
Small intimate group - Max 9 people
Federation Square Pick-up and
Drop-off

OVERVIEW

  • 2.5 hrs
  • Suitable for all ages
  • $89 per person
  • Includes pizza dinner
  • Southbank Promenade departure & return
  • Bring your own drinks! 
We need a minimum of 4 people for the tour to run.

ABOUT BIRRARUNG TOUR

Served in conjunction with Koorie Heritage Trust, our Indigenous River Cruise incorporates and informative Koorie guide.

Learn how the land on which Melbourne is located has changed over time and learn the significance of the Birrarung (Yarra River) to the local Kulin people. 

We share the stories of significant aspects that shaped the history of Melbourne for both the local Aboriginal people and the settlers.

You're visiting traditional Kulin lands, which are thousands of years old, and you will gain a deeper and more meaningful understanding of this incredible location.
  • Experience the Aboriginal history of the Birrarung Marr (Beside the river of mists) and Aboriginal Peoples of the Kulin Nation.
  • An important gathering place for the Kulin Nation and one of Melbourne’s most popular meeting hubs that has become a significant contemporary meeting place today. 
  • Learn of the ongoing use of local Aboriginal culture in the setting of major sporting events at the MCG 
  • Gain an understanding of the Scar Trees, a protected cultural heritage sites, and what they can tell us today about a history and culture that is 60,000 years old.
  • See the underwater remnants of the waterfall which once stood in the middle of Melbourne, dividing fresh and salt water.
  • Touch and feel original Kulin Nations artifacts.

TOUR DETAILS

  • Tour runs every weekday (Mon-Fri) at xxpm
  • Small intimate boat - Max 9 people
  • Departs xxpm at Federation Square Wharf
  • $xx per person
  • Returns xxpm (Federation Square Wharf)
  • Includes bathroom stop
  • Suitable for all ages

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Koorie Heritage Trust guide
  • Experienced skipper
  • Bottled water

WHAT TO BRING

  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Camera

MEETING LOCATION

Tour pick-up and drop-off location is Federation Square Wharf. Meet us at the boat, just in font of Riverland restaurant.
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