About this tour
Walk the lava plains of Budj Bim with Gunditjmara guides who'll reveal how their ancestors engineered one of the world's oldest aquaculture systems. Over eight hours, you'll traverse raised boardwalks through channels, dams and weirs built to farm eels—a sophisticated network that thrived here for thousands of years. Learn the landscape through Gunditjmara knowledge, exploring stone trap sites, house foundations and smoking trees across this World Heritage region. Snacks and lunch included.
Highlights
- Ancient Gunditjmara eel-farming channels and stone weirs
- Raised boardwalks across lava-flow terrain
- Historical stone trap sites and smoke-house trees
- World Heritage listed landscape viewed through Indigenous perspective
- Local guide expertise on country and culture
- Multiple sites with 20-minute travel between stops
What to expect
You'll spend the day on your feet, moving between distinct sections of the Budj Bim landscape. Each stop reveals a different layer of the aquaculture system—you'll see how channels directed water, where stone structures caught eels, and traces of dwellings. Raised boardwalks protect the site while keeping you above the working landscape. Expect a mix of walking (some uneven ground) and standing as guides explain the engineering and cultural significance. Travel between locations takes roughly 20 minutes each.
Good to know
Eight hours total includes travel time. Wear sturdy walking shoes and sun protection. Not suitable if you have spinal injuries due to terrain. All fitness levels welcome. Service animals permitted. Lunch and snacks provided.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.