Stay and Connect - Kooparoona Niara

Explore Stoney Creek Nation history with kooparoona niara guided walk

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Start: Chairlift Ticket Booth, Cataract Gorge, 74-90 Basin Road, Launceston
Finish: QVMAG, 2 Wellington Street, Launceston (self-transfer from the Gorge) 

Gain a deeper understanding of the significance of Launceston's Cataract Gorge as tour operator and palawa man, Greg Murray, brings the landscape to life through his stories and insight into the rich Tasmanian Aboriginal culture.

After participating in an official Welcome to Country ceremony performed with locally sourced Ochre, sample bush tucker and wander past the striking dolerite boulders, known as "Guardians of the Gorge" and protectors of this spiritual area for over 200 million years.

Just a short drive away is The First Tasmanian's exhibition at the Queen Victoria Art Gallery. Explore the history and culture of the Tasmanian Aboriginal people at this engaging exhibition, developed under the guidance of the QVMAG Aboriginal Reference Group. Explore stories of creation, perspectives on astronomy, craft technology and discover the various tools used for hunting and daily life.

Includes a hands-on tour of the Cataract Gorge and The First Tasmanians exhibition at the Queen Victoria Art Gallery.

This is more than a walk – it’s an invitation to listen, learn, and reflect. 

Discounted hotel rooms available through Launceston Central Apartments for attendees of National Reconciliation Week Breakfast hosted by Reconciliation Tasmania. Please contact Cassie Stevens at cassie@rectas.com.au for more information.