wawa Euroa
Duration
3 hours
Location
The Euroa Arboretum, Euroa, Victoria
Operates
For scheduled departures see here
Minimum Guests
6
Maximum Guests
16
Price
$159.00 AUD per adult, $143 per concession
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We welcome you 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, our Taungurung guides share the ways in which cultural life, both traditional and contemporary, are inextricably linked to healthy biik. Begin with a traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony - a ceremony that has been performed for thousands of years, 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. |
Inclusions
Quality time with a Taungurung guide, Welcome Smoking Ceremony, guided one-hour cultural walk at the Euroa Arboretum, morning tea using delicious bush foods, learn about cultural practice, quality time with an Elder to ask questions about culture and what you can do to support Taungurung Country and community aspirations.
Experience details
3-hour cultural experience
Commences at the Euroa Arboretum at 10am and concludes there at 1.00pm
Toilets are available onsite
A morning tea is provided – dietary requirements can be met upon request
The daanak walk is approximately 1km of flat gravel paths
Carparking is available at the Euroa Arboretum entrance or at the picnic shelter, adjacent to the sculpture wall.
For detailed accessibility information please see here.
Please bring
A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
A raincoat
Comfortable walking shoes
Reusable water bottle
Insect repellent
Personal medications if required
Getting there
The Euroa Arboretum is located at 76 Euroa Main Road, Euroa, VIC 3666. If travelling by car, there is vehicle parking at the entrance. From the welcome sign, take the short board walk adjacent to the lake for 20m before turning right. From here, head for the picnic shelter 200m ahead. Toilet facilities are on your left. For a detailed map of the Euroa Arboretum, see here.
If you are travelling from Melbourne along the Hume Highway, after taking the Euroa exit, the Euroa Arboretum is on the right-hand side before reaching town.
Euroa is also serviced by public transport. For details see www.vline.com.au.
The train station is a 10-15minute bike ride from the Arboretum or a 45min walk.
There are multiple electric vehicle charging stations available in Euroa.
wawa biik features in a range of publications, websites and across news outlets as we highlight the Taungurung story alongside the experiences offered.
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Just like the pride and purpose our Elders feel when wrapped in their possum skin cloak, we want wawa biik to be a warm and inspiring space that brings people together to celebrate and learn about our traditional and contemporary aspects of Culture.
wawa dharrang (hello tree) – a new Taungurung artist-led experience
wawa biik is pleased to announce a new experience designed and led in collaboration with Taungurung artist and Elder Uncle Mick Harding.
Teaming up for turtles on Taungurung Country
When Taungrurung Baan Ganalina (Guardians of Water) expressed interest in creating a turtle yilam (home), Horseshoe Lagoon immediately came to mind.
Wading elbow deep in the wetlands
Seed picking season is one of my favourite times of the year. The sun is shining, you’re outside and as close to the natural world as you can be – elbow deep in a shrub, nose down in a grassland, gently harvesting seed into your bag or bucket.
My favourite collection day this year was with Tony Fitzgerald and the Biik team harvesting Water Ribbons. Water ribbons are the best bush tucker. I think they’re Uncle Shane’s favourite too. The tubers are crisp and crunchy, the closest likely flavour is the water chestnu,t I think. Even the green, swirly seeds are a nice salad garnish and oh so easy to pop in your mouth and snack on while you pick.
Wading into a billabong to harvest can be a bit intimidating. First you push through the common reed – well above your head height and situated on the water’s edge in the boggy mud. It rustles as you push through, eyes peeled for snakes.
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We acknowledge and pay respects to Taungurung Ancestors and Elders, past present and emerging. We continue to remain strong in culture, traditions and memories of those who have paved the way for Taungurung People and Country. We move forward proudly and thank our Ancestors for their guidance and protection throughout our journey.
