Itinerary
Aboriginal Native Plants & Social History Tour (9.30 – 11 am)
Start the day with a leisurely walk around the Botanic Gardens to learn about Aboriginal bush foods and plant uses. Find out about:
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Traditional duck hunting techniques.
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Various other food gathering practices.
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How implements and tools are made.
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Where to find bush medicines.
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A social history of the area
Morning tea within the beautiful surrounds of the Botanic Gardens (at own expense)
Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery – South Australian Museum (11:30 – 1:00 pm)
Take a short walk to see the ‘Aboriginal Cultures Gallery’ at the South Australian Museum: The Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery showcases the largest collection of Australian Aboriginal antiquities and archival material in the world.
- Over 3,000 items on display in an accessible, interactive setting.
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Listen to and experience the history of the world’s oldest continuously living cultures in an engaging, contemporary context.
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Your guide will share social history and cultural information as well as personal stories.
Departure Point: Adelaide Botanic Gardens – “Friends Gate” (back entrance: enter from Plane Tree Drive)
Cost Includes: Aboriginal Guide, Cultural interpretations and knowledge
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