Join our First Peoples guides for a special weekend of connection to culture and Country, combining the Aboriginal Heritage Walk with a unique native food experience by Ngarrgu Djerring Café, a Killara Foundation social enterprise.
Explore the stunning landscapes and natural beauty of Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne through the perspective of a First Peoples guide. Hear authentic stories, traditional knowledge and lived experiences as you discover the rich history and continuing culture of Australia’s First Peoples.
Learn about significant native plants throughout Melbourne Gardens and engage your senses through touch, taste and smell, while learning about their traditional uses, cultural significance and enduring connection to Country.
Continue your journey with a unique food tasting and enjoy your own Ngarrgu Djerring Bento Box, featuring native ingredients inspired by the plants and stories shared throughout the Walk.
In Woi-wurrung, Ngarrgu Djerring means knowledge together, reflecting the spirit of this special experience. Hear from Killara Foundation chefs as they introduce the ingredients and share their inspiration behind each tasting.
A limited-time opportunity to discover the beauty of Melbourne Gardens while connecting with First Peoples culture, knowledge and Country through storytelling, nature and native food.
What to expect during your experience
- Meet our First Peoples guide at the visitor centre
- Journey through the Gardens engaging your senses with touch, taste and smell as you learn about plants traditional uses, cultural significance and enduring connection to Country
- See and feel First Peoples cultural items
- Ask questions and learn about First Peoples history and enduring connection to Country
- Enjoy your own Ngarrgu Djerring Bento Box, featuring native ingredients inspired by the plants and stories shared throughout the Walk
- Hear from Killara Foundation chefs as they introduce the ingredients and share their inspiration behind the box
