Immerse yourself in the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape

Spend a full day on Gunditjmara Country and immerse yourself in the landscapes, culture and living knowledge that make Budj Bim one of Australia's most significant cultural destinations.

This immersive experience brings together the places, knowledge and cultural practices that have shaped the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Budj Bim Cultural Landscape for thousands of years. Guided by a Gunditjmara cultural guide, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the history, culture and enduring connection to Country of the Gunditjmara people, part of one of the world's oldest living cultures. 

Discover how the seasonal migration of kooyang (eel) inspired the development of one of the world's oldest and most extensive aquaculture systems. For more than 6,600 years, Gunditjmara people have worked with the natural landscape, creating sophisticated networks of channels, weirs and waterways that demonstrate generations of knowledge, innovation and cultural practice.

As you spend time on Country, you'll explore significant cultural places that reveal the scale and significance of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape. Discover the remains of Gunditjmara stone house sites, learn about the cultural importance of kooyang, and gain insight into a landscape where culture, nature and Country remain deeply connected.

Throughout the day, experience diverse landscapes, native wildlife and places of deep cultural significance while developing a richer understanding of why Budj Bim is recognised by UNESCO as one of the world's most important cultural landscapes. 

Your experience includes a kooyang tasting platter, providing a unique opportunity to connect with one of Gunditjmara culture's most important traditional foods and gain a deeper appreciation of its place within the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape.

Rich in culture, nature and connection to Country, this full-day experience offers the opportunity to slow down, be present and immerse yourself in the living culture, history and heritage of Gunditjmara Country.

Ideal for visitors wanting to experience the depth, significance and diversity of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape.

Best for:
Visitors seeking the most immersive Budj Bim experience, with a full day of culture, Country, nature and connection.

Experience Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Budj Bim Cultural Landscape
• Spend a full day on Gunditjmara Country with a cultural guide
• Explore significant cultural places across the broader landscape
• Learn about kooyang, aquaculture and Gunditjmara cultural practices
• Discover the remains of Gunditjmara stone house sites
• Experience diverse landscapes, wildlife and natural environments
• Enjoy a kooyang tasting platter
• Gain a deeper understanding of one of the world's oldest living cultures