Aboriginal Victoria

Journey through Aboriginal Victoria for a traditional and contemporary experience of this ancient land. Learn more about the spiritual beliefs and unique traditions of South Eastern Australia's first people, culturally significant sites, renowned art and original crafts, and a living history which reaches back more than 60,000 years.

Visit cultural centres, national parks, wetlands and wildlife reserves, public and private art galleries. Head to a cultural and community event like 'Dreamtime at the G' in Melbourne. Take a tour with a traditional owner, or dine out at a social enterprise restaurant running traineeships with Aboriginal young people.

The Budj Bim Cultural Landscape in south west Victoria has formally been recognised on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

It's the only Australian World Heritage property listed exclusively for its Aboriginal cultural values and features the earliest living example of aquaculture in the world.

The Gunditjmara people have worked closely with the Victorian and Australian Governments over the past five years to develop Budj Bim's World Heritage nomination. The site was added to the list in July 2019.

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