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Your Gunditjmara cultural guide will take you on an informative walk around Tae Rak (Lake Condah) and the surrounding wetlands. The lake is made up of 1,700 hectares of significant wetlands and stony rises right next to the historic lava flows of Budj Bim National Park. The Gunditjmara people have sustained life here for tens of thousands of years, and created what is considered to be one of Australia’s earliest and largest aquaculture systems.
The tour starts with a look at the kooyang (eel) holding tank and an overview of their habitat and lifecycle. Walk along the boardwalk and out onto the jetty over the lake, where your guide will give you an overview of the Gunditjmara creation story and point out the extensive marine and bird-life of the lake.
Continue along the western edge of lake to the weir, for a look at the ancient landscape and the extensive range of stone aquaculture sites and fish traps. Learn about:
Tours start and finish at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Cafe.
WHERE DO THE CULTURAL TOURS START AND FINISH FROM?
All tours start from the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café - (Lake Condah) - Vaghans Road, Breakaway Creek, VIC, 3303.
We are NOT located at the Budj Bim National Park which is 25 minutes away from us.
Please make sure that you are at the Aquaculture Centre 15 minutes before your tour's designated departure time.
We cannot wait for you if you are late as this inconveniences other tour participants. If you are running late please call ahead on 03 4504 2426 and we can discuss options with you.
DO THE TOURS RUN IN WET / BAD WEATHER?
Yes, our tours run in almost all weather conditions if it is safe to do so. The weather at the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape is highly changeable and seasonal, and this seasonality offers a unique opportunity for visitors to see different aspects of the Landscape.
However, the safety of our visitors and staff is our first priority, and we may reschedule or cancel tours in extreme weather conditions. If this happens, we will try to give participants as much prior warning as possible.
Please note Southwestern Victorian weather can be unpredictable and change quickly so it’s best to be prepared and dress accordingly.
ARE THE TOURS SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN?
If your child can walk unaided a for half an hour, or if you can carry your infant for this long, they will be OK on our tours.
ARE THE TOURS SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY?
Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre
The centre building is fully accessible with ramps and wheelchair friendly washrooms.
2 Hour Tour
The tour is undertaken in two parts. The first hour of the tour is conducted at the Aquaculture Centre building, the eel holding tank, and out on the boardwalk over the lake. This part of the tour is accessible by prams and wheelchairs, and participants with limited mobility.
The second hour of the tour takes you down the western side of the lake, and in parts through long grass, and over uneven ground. This part of the tour is not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. For participants with limited mobility, please note that there is no rest areas or seating available during the second hour of the tour.
Half Day Tour
The Half Day Tour visits two sites a short distance from the Aquaculture Centre, utilising our mini-buses. At each site, there is a little walking, but mostly over even ground, or on raised walkways. At one section there is a flight of stairs down to a cave, but if participants don't/can't to go down, they can wait at the top whilst the group spends a few minutes in the cave. There is outdoor seating available at the two sites visited during the Half Day Tour for those who need to rest between points of interest.
Full Day Tour
The Full Day Tour is a combination of the Half Day Tour in the morning, and the 2 Hour Tour in the afternoon, and includes lunch at the Aquaculture Centre Café. Participants with limited mobility may find it difficult to participate in the Full Day Tour in it's entirety. See above for information on the second half of the 2 hour tour.
Our Vehicles
Unfortunately we do not have wheelchair accessible vehicles, so attending the Half and Full Day will be difficult. Please call our reservations team on 03 4504 2193 to discuss your options.
ARE PETS ALLOWED AT TAE RAK AQUACULTURE CENTRE?
No, pets (dogs, cats, birds etc) are not allowed at the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre or on our cultural tours.
Registered assistance dogs are the only exception.
Your voucher(s) and booking information will be included in the confirmation email you will receive shortly after purchasing the experience on Amazed.com.
If the booking needs to be first confirmed by the host, you will receive your Amazed voucher within 24-48 hours of purchase.
Jason Galea
2 months agoMy brother and I booked a half-day tour and thoroughly enjoyed exploring the social and spatial aqua-farming systems of the Gunditjmara People. Our tour guide, Luke, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, providing us with a comprehensive narrative throughout the tour. He conveyed the multi-layered and intricate history of the region, along with current ecological insights into the short-finned eels. I highly recommend trying the smoked eel at the end of the trip. It was tasty and also served as a fitting finale to the experience. We will be going back again!
L T Balkin
8 months agoAmazing location, fantastic boardwalks , eel tank was a hit with the kids , service and food was amazing!!! Highly recommended! Can’t wait to return
Theo Photakis
a year agoA comprehensive and informative guide through Budj Bim . Our tour guide in Joey Saunders was excellent in his delivery with facts and stories of his ancestral land. The full day tour is highly recommended. My son and I were treated to a delicious platter of food comprising of smoked eel, kangaroo, emu, crocodile, chicken and condiments. Everyone should do themselves a favour and take the tour. Full marks. Theo
Michael Lahiff
3 months agoBit of a stretch, nice walk through the wet land though.
Mihai Dascalu
11 months ago