Aboriginal Melbourne walk

As a couple, Pastor Sir Douglas and Lady Gladys Nicholls were instrumental in the 1967 referendum campaign, pressing the case for Aboriginal reconciliation well before it became a popular view.

The artwork references the site as a traditional ceremonial ground and meeting place for the people of the Kulin Nation.

When bark is removed, the tree grows around the ‘scar’ creating a unique appearance.

More scarred trees can be found at Melbourne Zoo and Yarra Park.

In 2012, the Aboriginal flag was permanently raised on Melbourne Town Hall, acknowledging Aboriginal people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the City of Melbourne is located.

In the language of the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung people, ‘Birrarung’ means ‘river of mist’ and ‘Marr’ refers to the side of the river.

A granite boulder marks the skeletal remains of 38 Aboriginal people from Victoria, repatriated from the Museum of Victoria in 1985.

It was the first successful repatriation of Aboriginal remains in Australia.

Gayip is a Woiwurrung word that describes the ceremonial meeting of different Aboriginal clans through dance and storytelling.

The plaque, made of stone and brass, was intentionally placed in contrast to the plaque commemorating John Batman's landing in 1835.

'Scar – A Stolen Vision' (2001) is a collaborative artwork by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.

Made from wharf poles recycled from Queens Bridge, the sculptures evoke the Aboriginal cultural tradition of scarred or culturally modified trees.

Each carved pole represents an aspect of Aboriginal life, history or mythology and, like the trees they came from, are a testament of endurance.

'Eagle' is made of timber and aluminium and is a tribute to Bunjil, the Kulin Nation’s creator spirit who appeared as an eagle hawk after creating the land, the lore and people.

The bridge, connecting Docklands and South Wharf, was designed and created by architects Denton Corkel Marshall and artist Robert Owen.

The name Buluk means ‘wetlands’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people. Before European arrival, this area provided local Aboriginal people with plentiful food and resources.

The location of 'Reed Vessel' was once tidal wetlands, providing abundant food and spiritual connections for its traditional owners.

Behind the Melbourne City Baths is the artwork 'Standing by Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner' by Brook Andrew and Trent Walter.

It was commissioned in 2016 by the City of Melbourne to honour the two Aboriginal men who were hanged here in 1842.