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ImageA most interesting way to see Mt Dromedary, the mountain (known by the Yuin people as Gulaga), Mystery Bay, Camel Rock, Mumbulla Mountain and Fairhaven Point is to take a guided four-hour, four-wheel drive tour with the Yuin people of Wallaga Lake at the Umbarra Cultural Centre.

ImageThere are also cruises of the lake, its birdlife and midden sites with a full commentary on their cultural significance. The centre will furnish information unavailable in written and most other sources about Aboriginal culture in the area. There are Dreamtime stories, a chance to indulge in ochre painting, bark-hut building, spear and boomerang throwing, bush medicine and bush-tucker.

The centre is situated close to Wallaga Lake, Bermagui which is the home of Umbarra, the Black Duck - totem of the Yuin people. Explore the tranquil beauty of the native bushland in which Umbarra is set. Appreciate the delicate chiming of the bellbirds and the exquisite beauty of King Parrots and other native birds.

Traditional Aboriginal Activities

ImageGuests are welcome to participate in a range of hands-on activities including ochre painting, boomerang throwing,spear throwing and bark hut shelter building. Informative discussions explaining artefacts are also popular.

The centre can be found by driving south beyond the Central Tilba turnoff and continuing on to the Bermagui Road. It is located on the Bermagui Road a few kilometres south of the highway, telephone: (02) 4473 7232

 

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