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12 – 13 Sep

Ngarrgu Djerring Aboriginal Heritage Walk

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Join First Peoples guides for a special weekend connecting to culture and Country, combining the Aboriginal Heritage Walk with a unique native food experience delivered in collaboration with the Killara Foundation.

Through authentic storytelling and traditional knowledge, discover the rich history and continuing culture of Australia’s First Peoples. Explore native plants throughout Melbourne Gardens and engage your senses through taste, touch and smell as you learn about their traditional uses, customs and connection to Country.

Continue your journey through an authentic First Peoples native food experience with your own Ngarrgu Djerring Bento Box, featuring native ingredients inspired by the plants and stories from the Walk.

In Woi-wurrung, 'Ngarrgu' means knowledge and 'Djerring' means together, reflecting the spirit of this special experience. Hear from Killara Foundation chefs as they introduce the native ingredients and share how they have been thoughtfully brought together.

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Date Times
Sat 12 Sep
  • 10.45am - 12.15pm 10:45am - 12:15pm
  • 2pm - 3.30pm 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sun 13 Sep
  • 10.45am - 12.15pm 10:45am - 12:15pm
  • 2pm - 3.30pm 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Location

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Melbourne
Victoria 3004

Open in maps location for Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

Price and bookings

Adult / general $85
Student / concession $70
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  • telephone number: 03 9252 2300
  • email address: rbg@rbg.vic.gov.au
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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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