Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: Aboriginal Heritage Walk
Overview
Wominjeka! Journey into the ancestral lands of the Kulin Nation and discover the rich culture with a First Peoples guide.
Explore the traditional uses of native plants, tools and resources, while hearing stories and perspectives passed down through generations. Gain a deeper understanding of the world’s oldest continuing living cultures and the enduring connection to Country.
This immersive experience offers meaningful storytelling, cultural insight and an opportunity to connect with the history, culture and living traditions of First Peoples.
A note for participants:
At Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria we acknowledge the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, representing more than 250 language groups across Australia. We invite you to join this walk with an open heart and mind to deepen your understanding of First Peoples' heritage and living culture—especially in relation to the plants and landscapes of Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
What's Included
- Fully Hosted Indigenous Walking Experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Location
100 Birdwood Avenue
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check-in 15 minutes prior to the experience at the Visitor Centre
- Dress appropriately for weather conditions (E.g wet weather gear in winter and sunscreen/hats in summer)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Fully Hosted Indigenous Walking Experience.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: Aboriginal Heritage Walk is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: Aboriginal Heritage Walk will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Fully Hosted Indigenous Walking Experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check-in 15 minutes prior to the experience at the Visitor Centre
- Dress appropriately for weather conditions (E.g wet weather gear in winter and sunscreen/hats in summer)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
