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wawa biik – Taungurung Cultural Experiences
Things To Do Broadford, Mitchell, Victoria
Cultural and Theme Tours
Wumindjika. wawa biik offers Taungurung-led cultural experiences across diverse biocultural landscapes of Taungurung Country. ‘wawa biik’ means ‘hello country’ in Taungurung language – both a recognition of the deep importance of Country to all Taungurung People and a warm invitation to the wider community to say hello to Country and deepen their relationship with Taungurung culture.
Experiences immerse visitors in the Taungurung story – a resilient and inspiring story that spans thousands of years. Spend time with Country, hear stories of cultural heritage, the impacts of colonisation and cultural practices and ingenuity. Choose from half day experiences in Nagambie and Euroa.
All experiences are led by knowledgeable Cultural Tour Guides and include a Welcome Grounding Ceremony, yarning circle, guided cultural walk and morning tea.
Services
From $171 to $190
Visit Taungurung Country, specifically the tabilk tabilk wetlands within Tahbilk Estate Winery, located near the Goulburn River. Journey with your cultural guides to learn the cultural stories of this place as you walk the Indigenous flora trail and glide through the wetlands by eco cruise looking out for turtles, birds and other wildlife.
You’ll experience a grounding to Country, inspiring yarns, learn the various uses of native flora by Taungurung People and see cultural heritage. You will understand about the contemporary expression of culture and cultural practices of today and the importance of having Taungurung People caring for Country to keep culture and connections strong for future generations.
Disabled Access
Carpark Electric Vehicle Charging Point Public ToiletFrom $140 to $160
You are welcomed to the Euroa Arboretum (the Arb), a regenerated pocket of Taungurung Country that is actively achieving positive outcomes for healthy Country (biik). Learn about the proud Taungurung story, alongside the inspiring Euroa Arb story. This experience is as much about the celebration of meaningful partnerships as it is about our proud Culture and biik.
In this environment of regenerated grassy woodlands, typical of what Country would have looked like pre-colonisation, your Cultural guides share the ways in which cultural life, both traditional and contemporary, are inextricably linked to healthy biik. Begin with a Welcome and Grounding ceremony, followed by a guided walk along the daanak trail to learn of seasonal native plant species and their uses for food, medicine, fibre and cultural practice. Taste bush foods, enjoy yarns and give thanks to the seasonal abundance and diversity of Country.
Disabled Access
Carpark Non Smoking Public ToiletFrom $288 to $320
Join Taungurung artist and Elder Uncle Mick Harding to celebrate the story and art of culturally modified trees – a cultural practice that is as important today as it has been for over 60,000 years.
Visit culturally modified trees on Country to learn of their techniques and importance, and share a bush foods barbeque, and enjoy yarning and stringybark rope making workshop. Yarn, walk, learn, listen, and make.
Disabled Access
Carpark Non Smoking Public ToiletFrom $245 to $265
Ultimate Tahbilk connects you with the many layers of story at Tahbilk – Taungurung culture, the wetlands and the wine. In proud partnership with Tahbilk Winery, this unique experience invites you to walk alongside Taungurung guides and hear the living stories of their Ancestors and Country. Begin with a Welcome and Smoking Ceremony, then journey on foot through the biodiverse wetlands as you learn about native plants, deep cultural knowledge, and sustainable land care passed down through generations.
Pause for morning tea and yarns with your guides, before gliding through the stunning Tahbilk Wetlands on an informative eco-cruise. Then, come together over a long table lunch at Tahbilk Estate with seasonal, shared plates crafted by the chef.
Your journey ends with a visit to the historic Cellar Door for a private wine tasting, a fitting close to a day of deep connection, culture, and community.
Disabled Access
Carpark Electric Vehicle Charging Point Non Smoking Public Toilet
