Kooyang Yana Cultural Full Day Tour
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September 2026
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What you can expect
Experience a full day of cultural immersion at the Kurtonitj Indigenous Protected Area, complete with a guided walk to sacred sites, morning tea, and lunch. Begin your adventure at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre (Lake Condah) to explore the world’s oldest living culture.
You’ll then be transferred to the Kurtonitj Indigenous Protected Area, where you’ll discover historical stone kooyang (eel) traps, stone channels, ancient house sites, and eel smoking trees. Continue to Budj Bim National Park for a morning tea and guided walk, where you'll see Lake Surprise, lava tunnels, lush forests, and local wildlife.
Enjoy lunch at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café, followed by an exploration of the wetlands. Spot native birdlife, marvel at extensive stone aquaculture sites, and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of the area.
Location
What you need to know
- Gunditjmara cultural guide
- Transport
- Access fees
- Light Lunch
- Morning tea
- This tour starts at 9:30am
- This tour operates every Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m.
- This tour operates at 4/48 Edgar Street, Heywood, Victoria 3304
- This experience takes place at the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape in Southwestern Victoria.
- Camera
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Repellent
- Water bottle
- Participants are recommended to wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes
- Winter clothing is recommended in the cooler months
- This experience runs in all weather conditions unless it is dangerous to do so.
- Bookings are essential, and the tour operates with a minimum of 2 people.
- There will be some walking on uneven ground
- Not suitable for people with mobility issues
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at the time of booking.
- Upon completion of the purchase, please print the voucher and present it on the day of the experience.
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction.
- For your information, complete Tour Operator information, including contact details, is included on your tour voucher.
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking. However, it is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control.
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements.
