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Aboriginal Heritage Walk - Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens
Recommended by 95% of travelers
Melbourne, Australia
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This fascinating tour will introduce you to the ancestral lands of the Koolin nation and teach you about Aboriginal traditions. You won’t have to worry about getting lost, as an Aboriginal guide will accompany you around Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Garden. Enjoy learning about indigenous plants and trees, and their uses for food and medicine.
- Learn fascinating insights about Aboriginal life from an Aboriginal guide
- Visit an area of great beauty in Melbourne—The Royal Botanic Gardens
- Stay hydrated—a delicious lemon myrtle tea is included
What's Included
- Fully Hosted Indigenous Walking Experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 100 Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Meet inside the Visitor Centre.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.11:00 a.m.
What To Expect
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please check-in 15 minutes prior to the experience at the Visitor Centre
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Questions?
Visit the Viator Help Centre for any further questions.
Product code: 88020P1
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Reviews
4.8
based on 348 reviews
Pat_S, Oct 2025
Beautiful gardens, plants and birds! Lots of interesting information, but our guide was a bit scattered in her presentation. The weather was great and we explored more on our own after the tour.
Justin_A, Jan 2025
Great tour. Informative and casual. The guide was great. It was in a gorgeous environment. The group was great.
Detlef_W, Nov 2024
Make sure it takes place - we have lost half a day sine the tour - despite booking confirmation- took place the day before.
June_D, Jun 2024
Uncle Ben's poem that said to us and the hand gestures whilst his telling of it.
The info about uses of different plants.
Cheryl_J, Mar 2024
It was great to walk around the gardens with a guide with aboriginal heritage. She had many stories and interesting information about the plants and medicinal food uses.
Dominique_C, Mar 2024
I paid for it, but I didn't go, because I was very shocked by the DISCRIMINATION!
When I wanted to sign up for the tour, you asked for the age of the participant. I am over 60 years old and...you inform me that there is no possibility for people of this age. But when, at the same time, for the same day, I look at what happens when we take it up to 59 years, oh miracle, there is room!
This is called age discrimination because 1. it would be a big surprise if this request came from the Aboriginal guide, and 2. you don't have to be a 20 year old athlete to take a walk in the botanical garden .
Of course, I tried other days, and the answer remained the same; ok for those under 60, not possible for older ones!
I find this scandalous, and I wonder what you will find as an excuse in case, of course, if you answer me...
Furthermore, I would find it normal for you to reimburse me, since I did not go for the reason that I have just explained to you.
Dominique Cirlini
Tim_B, Aug 2023
For me, the perfect start to my journey in Australia. To acknowledge the original and rightful occupants of these lands and gain insight into their interaction with the indigenous flora and its significance in the life of aboriginal peoples.
Brigid_R, Apr 2023
The beauty of the Botanical garden. Also reminded of the respect we need for the Land. We only should take what we need.
Jennifer_D, Mar 2023
Den was a great guide with fun humor. He walked us through garden explaining how the plants and land were utilized by aboriginal people. He also made us think about the land and how to continue connecting with the land and each other. Highly recommend this tour.
Iunona_H, Nov 2022
I loved the sensory experience, getting to smell leaves and touch bumpy tree bark. I signed up specifically because this tour featured Aboriginal heritage. Our guide was and to recommend additional Aboriginal cultural options. This tour meet my expectations in terms of sustainability: walking, nature interaction and support of native culture.
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