Bush Food Experiences

Guided bush food experiences at Centennial Park

Join us at Centennial Parklands for a choice of unforgettable on-Country bush food experiences with Shared Knowledge. Follow a First Nations guide on the Guriwal Trail, discovering the connection between land, culture, and food. Learn to identify native bush foods, explore their benefits, and enjoy a tasting of dishes infused with these unique ingredients.

Each experience includes a guided walk, foraging for native fruits, seeds, and plants, followed by a tasting of bush food-inspired dishes. Choose from a morning tea, lunch, or cocktail and canapé evening, and connect to the rich traditions of First Nations culture.

What is included in the tour?

• An introduction to the Guriwal Trail by a passionate First Nations guide.
• A guided walk through the bushland, learning to identify bush food sources such as seasonal fruits, seeds, berries, native vegetables, and edible plants.
• Discover traditional Aboriginal uses of native plants and their cultural significance.
• Gather native ingredients along the trail using a coolamon.
• Learn about the nutritional and medicinal benefits of native Australian bush foods and how they can be incorporated into modern recipes.
• Enjoy a tasting of bush food-infused dishes prepared by your guide, exploring traditional food preparation methods and the harvesting and cooking of native ingredients.
• Savour a morning tea, lunch, or an evening of cocktails and canapés, depending on the experience you choose.