Aboriginal cultural tours of Wiradjuri Country
Goulburn River National Park
Overview
Journey through the Australian bush on a guided tour of Wiradjuri Country with Milan Dhiiyaan. Learn about Aboriginal culture, share in a smoking ceremony and find local bush tucker in Goulburn River National Park.
- When
Contact Milan Dhiiyaan for a tour schedule.
- Where
- Goulburn River National Park in Country NSW
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Easy. A basic level of fitness is required for this tour.
- Price
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Contact Milan Dhiiyaan for pricing.
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Book online or email or call Milan Dhiiyaan on 0400 409 102. Bookings available on request.
Connect with stunning Wiradjuri Country on a guided tour with Milan Dhiiyaan in Goulburn River National Park.
Led by Wiradjuri traditional owners, with the support of Wiradjuri Elders, you’ll see beautiful places in the Australian bush and look at the land through Wiradjuri eyes.
Your guides will take you through their Country, known as Wiradjuri Ngurambang by the local Wiradjuri People. Share in a spiritual smoking ceremony, hear singing in the Wiradjuri language and find local bush tucker. Learn the names for things in the Wiradjuri language and connect with the land in a completely new way.
Milan Dhiiyaan is a licensed commercial tour operator with a Parks Eco Pass.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/aboriginal-cultural-tours-wiradjuri-country/local-alerts
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Park info
- in Goulburn River National Park in the Country NSW region
Goulburn River National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Aboriginal cultural tours of Wiradjuri Country.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Contact Milan Dhiiyaan for directions.
Parking
Contact Milan Dhiiyaan for information on parking.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Learn more
Aboriginal cultural tours of Wiradjuri Country is in Goulburn River National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
Aboriginal echoes
For many thousands of years before European settlement, the river valley that runs through Goulburn River National Park was an important trading route between the Aboriginal people who resided on the coast, and those who lived on the western plains. The area was traditionally occupied by the people of the Wiradjuri, Gamileroi and Wonnarua Clans, and today more than 300 known Aboriginal sites remain within the park, mainly along the river.
- Aboriginal cultural tours of Wiradjuri Country Journey through the Australian bush on a guided tour of Wiradjuri Country with Milan Dhiiyaan. Learn about Aboriginal culture, share in a smoking ceremony and find local bush tucker in Goulburn River National Park.
- The Drip walking track The Drip walking track, in Goulburn River State Conservation Area, meanders beside Goulburn River to The Drip, or 'the Great Dripping Wall’. Rain water trickling through the porous rock wall makes it a cool oasis.
Action aplenty
Along the Goulburn River, there are plenty of outdoor pursuits to keep you busy. The river is usually shallow but offers natural pools that are suitable for swimming. After rain, its gentle flow makes canoeing and liloing possible. There are lots of walking opportunities in Goulburn River National Park, like Lees Pinch lookout track or the marked fire trails, which can be explored on foot or on a mountain bike.
- Spring Gully drive The picturesque Spring Gully drive takes you through lush forest. At Spring Gully campground, you can enjoy a swim, fishing and birdwatching.
Forest landscape
The park, covering over 70,000ha, was established in 1983 following the decision that the land was precious, both environmentally and culturally, especially for the traditional Aboriginal owners. Visiting the park today, you'll admire the sheer magnificence of Goulburn River National Park, due to its preservation as a forest landscape, much of which is surrounded by pastoral land.
- Big River drive Big River drive leads to Big River campground in Goulburn River National Park. Get in your car for fishing, swimming and camping.
- Spring Gully drive The picturesque Spring Gully drive takes you through lush forest. At Spring Gully campground, you can enjoy a swim, fishing and birdwatching.
- The Drip walking track The Drip walking track, in Goulburn River State Conservation Area, meanders beside Goulburn River to The Drip, or 'the Great Dripping Wall’. Rain water trickling through the porous rock wall makes it a cool oasis.
Wild about the park
With its location along the river, surrounded by rural holdings, Goulburn River is rich in plant and wildlife. Kangaroos, wallabies and wallaroos are often seen grazing on the riverbanks. A rich variety of plant life - eucalypts, river oak, grevilleas and callistemon (more commonly called bottlebrush) - provides habitats for many birds, including glossy black cockatoos and lyrebirds.
- Big River drive Big River drive leads to Big River campground in Goulburn River National Park. Get in your car for fishing, swimming and camping.
- Spring Gully drive The picturesque Spring Gully drive takes you through lush forest. At Spring Gully campground, you can enjoy a swim, fishing and birdwatching.