FAQs
How do you pronounce Taungurung?
Taungurung can be pronounced Tung-wurrung or Tun-uh-rung. As Taungurung language (and many First Nations languages) was traditionally an oral language, there can be different spellings and pronunciations. For example you may see it spelt ‘Daung wurung’ or Taung wurrung.
Where is Taungurung Country?
Taungurung Country covers a large part of Central Victoria, Australia. It rises from the Victorian Alps from Mansfield to Mt Buller and through the high Alpine plains of Mt Buffalo where our Ancestors gathered for ceremony. It flows along waring (the Goulburn River) – the lifeblood of Country – and out to the lush floodplains of Lake Eildon, Alexandra and the wetlands of Nagambie. It stretches south into the dense green sclerophyll forests of Kinglake and Marysville and heads up into the dryer northern slopes of the Strathbogie's and Euroa before heading west to the Heathcote region.
For a detailed map of Taungurung Country (and other Traditional Owner Registered Aboriginal Party boundaries in Victoria) see here
How do I travel respectfully with regards to cultural protocols and Caring for Country values?
As Custodians, we must Care for Country and Culture in all that we do.
• We ask you to come with respect and listen and learn from our guides
• We ask you leave no trace whilst on Country – including leaving no rubbish and not taking any physical part of Country with you
• Please do not bring any plastics or disposable coffee cups
• Please do not walk off the designated paths
• Please do not approach any wildlife
• Please do not take photos of the Welcome Smoking Ceremony or culturally significant locations
Your guides will brief you with any other protocols or Caring for Country principles we’d like you to respect during a wawa biik experience.
Can I take photos or videos whilst on a wawa biik Taungurung Cultural Experience?
As Custodians, it is our cultural responsibility to care for Country and protect our culturally significant sites. This includes limiting photography and videography. The following protocols are outlined to ensure we can treat Country and our Ancestors with respect:
• To protect our culturally significant sites we ask that you do not take photos at these locations. Your guide will advise you when photography is/is not permitted and may request that you leave your phone out of sight
• No videos are permitted to be taken whilst on a wawa biik Taungurung Cultural Experience
• Please ask for permission before photographing guides
These protocols help us provide our undivided attention to Country and focus on our shared wawa biik experience.
Something has happened and I need to modify or cancel my booking, is this possible?
Yes, Terms & Conditions apply. Please contact us for changes to your booking.
Do you take private bookings for organisations or businesses?
Yes. We take group bookings with minimum 6 and maximum 16 guests. Please contact us for rates and availability.
I have accessibility requirements that impact my mobility, hearing, sight or other, can I attend wawa biik Taungurung Cultural Experience?
We recommend referring to our accessibility information to decide if a wawa biik Cultural Experience is suitable for you. We welcome any specific accessibility questions. Contact us here
Is it possible to arrange a Taungurung Elder to provide a Welcome or Smoking Ceremony for my event?
Bookings can be made (minimum two months in advance) via the Taungurung Land and Waters Council website here