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People looking up at the trees on a guided walk in the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Until 1 Jun

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

  • Aboriginal
  • Walking tour

Wominjeka! Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide.

Gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia through a journey identifying significant native plants within the Gardens. Learn about Aboriginal plant uses, customs and ongoing connection to Country.

Please note this tour does not run on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.

Hours

Date Times
Wed 25 Mar
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Thu 26 Mar
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sat 28 Mar
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sun 29 Mar
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Tue 31 Mar
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Wed 1 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Thu 2 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sat 4 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sun 5 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Tue 7 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Wed 8 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Thu 9 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sat 11 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sun 12 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Tue 14 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Wed 15 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Thu 16 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sat 18 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sun 19 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Tue 21 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Wed 22 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Thu 23 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sat 25 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sun 26 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Tue 28 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Wed 29 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Thu 30 Apr
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sat 2 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sun 3 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Tue 5 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Wed 6 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Thu 7 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sat 9 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sun 10 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Tue 12 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Wed 13 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Thu 14 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sat 16 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sun 17 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Tue 19 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Wed 20 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Thu 21 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sat 23 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sun 24 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Tue 26 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Wed 27 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Thu 28 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sat 30 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm
Sun 31 May
  • 10.45am - 12.30pm 10:45am - 12:30pm

Location

Visitor Centre
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Birdwood Ave
South Yarra 3141

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $45
Student / concession $35
Children $22
Book online for Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9252 2300
  • email address: mbookings@rbg.vic.gov.au
  • Visit website for Aboriginal Heritage Walk
Facebook page for Aboriginal Heritage Walk Instagram page for Aboriginal Heritage Walk

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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