wawa Nagambie
Minimum guests
8
Maximum guests
16
Price
$290 AUD per adult
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Wawa Nagambie You are invited to say wawa (hello) to Taungurung biik (Country) and our passionate Taungurung guides as we reveal the millennia of living culture connected to Country in the area of Nagambie, Central Victoria. For tens of thousands of years pre-colonisation, the waterways of the waring (Goulburn River) and its lush tributaries have sustained seasonal food sources and a nourishing cultural life for the Taungurung people, and in return, the Taungurung people have cared for and sustained this place - Taungurung Country. Biik has been profoundly changed by colonisation, yet our cultural relationship and responsibilities to biik remain. Journey with us to understand our cultural values and our cultural heritage – past, present, and future, specifically relating to the story of baan (water) – the lifeblood of biik. We take you to a special place that holds deep cultural value. It is here that you can learn about the ingenuity and way of life of Taungurung Ancestors who survived by reading and adapting to the changing conditions of these floodplains. Take part in a traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony, spend time yarning with two Taungurung leaders, connect with our beautiful waterways onboard a cruise through the wetlands of tabilk-tabilk (place of many waterholes) and understand what's needed to heal and protect these important cultural landscapes. |
Inclusions
This 4.5-hour cultural experience departs and ends at Tahbilk Winery - Wetlands View Restaurant, includes travel by wawa biik 4WD vehicle to a cultural site, provides quality time with two Taungurung guides, a traditional Welcome Smoking Ceremony, lunch under the peppercorn trees, a cruise on the Tahbilk wetlands, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions about our culture and what you can do to support Taungurung Country and community aspirations.
Experience details
Departs from Tahbilk Restaurant carpark at 10.00am and concludes at this location by 2.30pm.
Requires a short bus journey and boat journey. The bus can be boarded by a small step up or via a wheelchair lift. The boat is accessed via a ramp.
Roughly 400m of flat walking on uneven ground is required
We will have one and a half hours without access to a toilet.
A Light picnic lunch is provided – dietary requirements can be met upon request
Parking is available at the Tahbilk Estate Restaurant carpark
For detailed accessibility information see here
Please bring
A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
A raincoat or warm coat for the cold mornings
Comfortable enclosed walking shoes (no open toed shoes allowed)
Reusable water bottle
Personal medications if required
Getting there
Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands is located just outside of Nagambie at 142 Mulberry Dr, Tabilk VIC 3608.
Via car, Tahbilk is 90 minutes from Melbourne along the Hume Highway. Follow the signs for the Tahbilk Winery or Tahbilk Estate Restaurant, once through the front entrance.
Tahbilk Winery is approximately 30min via bicycle from Nagambie town. There are bicycle racks available in front of the Cellar Door.
Tahbilk offers electric vehicle chargers (please bring your own cable).
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.
The significance of culturally modified trees
wawa biik guests huddle around a gnarly old Greybox that has a ‘scar’ present on the south-east section of its trunk. This tree is likely to have stood for hundreds of years and is the keeper of deep stories.
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.
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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.
