Cultural Beach Cast Seaweed Foraging Experience - Wimbie Beach Batemans Bay- Explore Yuin Country
- Продолжительность: 2 час. (прибл.)
- Место встречи: Surf Beach, NSW
- Код предложения: SCSBB
Join us on our cultural seaweed tours for a walk though scenic bush tracks and onto the beautiful beaches of the Far South Coast. be captivated by 65,000 yrs of knowledge about living on salt water country.
Immerse yourself in learning how to identify different types of seaweed and hear about how each one was used in food or medicine and the vital role seaweed plays in our underwater eco systems.Seaweed, also called Sea Kelp, holds immense importance in indigenous Australian culture and tradition. It has a variety of uses ranging from food and clothing to medicinal practices and ceremonial activities.
Experience a slice of this cultural knowledge of sustainable seaweed foraging with this tour. Be captivated by over 65,000 years of knowledge about living on saltwater country.
This scenic eco tour takes you walking through nature trails and onto beautiful, beaches of the South Coast, Batemans Bay, Narooma and Surrounds. Who knew that marine foraging – along with being sustainable and eco-friendly – could also be this picturesque!
Explore the extensive history of Aboriginal cultural significance and local knowledge of seaweed together with exploring its contemporary demand and benefits under the guidance of the eldest grandson of tribal Elders in the Yuin (also spelled Djuwin) Nation, Guboo Ted Thomas and Anne Thomas. Learn one type of seaweed from another, how to identify the amazing local flavours, and their different uses. Know all about seaweed’s vital role in our marine ecosystem while foraging it responsibly.
Discover the fascinating and hopeful science behind how kelp helps capture carbon in order to tackle climate change and provide a well-preserved habitat for marine life. In short, this 2-hour tour takes you on a meaningful journey to make a difference and initiate good change.
Our seaweed foraging tour is accessible to all – beginner foragers, bushwalkers, families, school excursions, business events, girl gang outings, and all in between.
On the Day, please arrive by 10.00am at Wimbie Beach Reserve, 32 Newth Place, Surf Beach, The closest Public Bathroom Facilities are at Surf Beach, 2min drive north.
- Please note a minimum of 2 participants are required to run this tour and a maximum of 20.
- Things to bring include, Water, Camera or Phone, Sunscreen, Good Walking Shoes