Tae Rak (Lake Condah) 2-Hour Cultural Tour in Victoria
by Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$178Overview
This 2-hour guided cultural tour at Tae Rak (Lake Condah) in Victoria focuses on the Budj Bin Cultural Landscape, recognized as a World Heritage site. A Gunditjmara guide introduces visitors to the creation story of the Gunditjmara people and highlights the lake’s diverse marine and birdlife. The tour includes a visit to the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, where the guide explains the kooyang (eel) holding tank, the processing facility, and the on-site cafe and retail area. The group then moves along the western shore of the lake to the weir, where the ancient aquaculture landscape can be observed. Visitors learn about the stone fish traps and waterways that form an extensive network used by the Gunditjmara for trapping and harvesting kooyang. The guide also discusses the culturally important plants and animals in the area, the connection of the Gunditjmara people to the land, and traditional eel harvesting and processing methods. The tour is conducted with in-vehicle air conditioning and restroom facilities are available at the site. Tea, coffee, and snacks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre and Lake Condah Shoreline
A Gunditjmara guide meets the group at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre to provide an introduction to the centre, including the kooyang (eel) holding tank, the processing facility, and the cafe and retail space. The guide shares the Gunditjmara creation story and points out the lake’s marine and birdlife. The tour continues along the western edge of the lake to the weir, where participants see the ancient landscape featuring stone aquaculture sites and fish traps. The guide explains the culturally significant plants and animals, the aquaculture centre's role, traditional kooyang harvesting and processing, and the network of stone traps and waterways used by the Gunditjmara for food and trade.
120 min
Meeting point
Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre - Vaughans Road, Breakaway Creek, Victoria, 3303.
End point
Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre - Vaughans Road, Breakaway Creek, Victoria, 3303.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tae Rak (Lake Condah) 2-Hour Cultural Tour in Victoria
by Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$178Overview
This 2-hour guided cultural tour at Tae Rak (Lake Condah) in Victoria focuses on the Budj Bin Cultural Landscape, recognized as a World Heritage site. A Gunditjmara guide introduces visitors to the creation story of the Gunditjmara people and highlights the lake’s diverse marine and birdlife. The tour includes a visit to the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, where the guide explains the kooyang (eel) holding tank, the processing facility, and the on-site cafe and retail area. The group then moves along the western shore of the lake to the weir, where the ancient aquaculture landscape can be observed. Visitors learn about the stone fish traps and waterways that form an extensive network used by the Gunditjmara for trapping and harvesting kooyang. The guide also discusses the culturally important plants and animals in the area, the connection of the Gunditjmara people to the land, and traditional eel harvesting and processing methods. The tour is conducted with in-vehicle air conditioning and restroom facilities are available at the site. Tea, coffee, and snacks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre and Lake Condah Shoreline
A Gunditjmara guide meets the group at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre to provide an introduction to the centre, including the kooyang (eel) holding tank, the processing facility, and the cafe and retail space. The guide shares the Gunditjmara creation story and points out the lake’s marine and birdlife. The tour continues along the western edge of the lake to the weir, where participants see the ancient landscape featuring stone aquaculture sites and fish traps. The guide explains the culturally significant plants and animals, the aquaculture centre's role, traditional kooyang harvesting and processing, and the network of stone traps and waterways used by the Gunditjmara for food and trade.
120 min
Meeting point
Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre - Vaughans Road, Breakaway Creek, Victoria, 3303.
End point
Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre - Vaughans Road, Breakaway Creek, Victoria, 3303.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.