Walk on Country

In this Walk On Country tour with Dhawura Tours you will follow the tracks and service trails of Black Mountain with your guide, Tyronne Bell (Ngunawal), who will interpret the mountain's changing landscape since ancient times. The tour features Aboriginal interpretation of the landscape, bush foods, artefacts, stone tools and their traditional uses, alongside the beautiful bushland of Black Mountain and panoramic views of Canberra. This tour reads the landscape through Ngunawal knowledge held and carried forward since long before Canberra was planned, offering the 2026 Festival theme of Dissent as continuity of culture on Country.

SCHEDULE/TIMING

Participants arrive at Black Mountain – see meeting location below

10:00am Welcome, introduction & risk assessment

10:15am Commence walk, stopping at various points of interest along the track/trail

11:50am Return to starting point. If time allows, opportunity for further discussion

12:00pm Conclude/depart

WHAT TO EXPECT

Cultural Heritage Walk | Following the tracks and service trails of Black Mountain, tour guide and Ngunawal Traditional Custodian, Tyronne Bell will interpret the mountain’s changing landscape since ancient times. Discussion will focus on Aboriginal cultural sites and pathways, bush tucker and other plants and the freshwater gullies that drain the mountain’s slopes to Sullivan’s Creek.

Duration of walk: 1.5 hours approx.

Degree of difficulty: Easy-moderate. The track has some uneven ground with some steep sections.

What to wear/bring: Comfortable, protective clothing (a light waterproof jacket in case of rain); sturdy enclosed walking shoes; hat & sunscreen; bottled water; a snack; camera.

Location: Tyronne will meet you at the top of Telstra Tower/Black Mountain to commence the tour (there is ample car/bus parking here). The tour start and finish location is marked with a red pointer in link here: https://goo.gl/maps/4V6bFs8mNJMB6FwP8.