Mercure Melbourne Doncaster - Luxury hotel - Discover Local

Connect with the stories, art, landscapes, and communities that shape our region. Discover Local is your guide to meaningful experiences that celebrate Aboriginal culture, natural beauty, and the creative spirit of Victoria. From powerful artistic collaborations and cultural walks to immersive tours and inspiring destinations, each experience invites you to explore with curiosity and respect for the land’s rich heritage and vibrant present.

KINYA LERRK

While you are here, we would like you to take inspiration from Kinya Lerrk (Wemba Wemba for 'women coming together'). A collaboration between Aboriginal visual artists Emma Bamblett and Megan Van Den Berg, who have a strong history of working together on design and art projects.

Their work focuses on using vibrant designs to enliven homes and offices, celebrating Aboriginal culture, and respectfully acknowledging the traditional owners of the land.

Kinya Lerrk and Co can also create custom pieces for digital or printed use, working closely with you to develop designs that reflect their culture and connection to the country, incorporating both traditional and contemporary elements.

Check them out here: Kinya Lerrk 

ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS - ABORIGINAL HERITAGE WALK

Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne with a First Peoples guide to discover its cultural significance to the local Kulin Nation. Learn about native plants, their historical uses, customs, and the enduring connection of Australia's First Peoples to the land.

Learn more here: Aboriginal Heritage Walk

VISIT VICTORIA, MELBOURNE

Explore Victoria's captivating winter charm with its vibrant First Nations Culture. Hit the road to uncover the untamed coastlines, rolling hills, wildlife-filled wilderness, rivers, waterfalls, and more. Discover quaint towns and lively regional centers boasting galleries and spa retreats, all within easy reach. Victoria truly offers something unique in every corner.

Learn more here: Visit Victoria

EXPERIENCE OZ, MELBOURNE

Discover and book top Melbourne tours and attractions, from river cruises and kayaking to tours and animal encounters, conveniently online with Experience Oz.

Check them out here: Experience Oz

YALUK LANGA - INDIGENOUS GARDEN

The Yaluk Langa project at the Heide Museum of Modern Art is a collaborative indigenous garden initiative developed with the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people. It honours the cultural significance of the Birrarung/Yarra River and aims to create a culturally safe space for education, ceremony, and reconciliation. The project rehabilitates and transforms the riverfront into diverse experiential zones, highlighting the area's indigenous flora and the Wurundjeri's traditional practices. Ongoing efforts include revegetation, tree-scarring ceremonies, and developing community programs.

Learn more about them here: Yaluk Langa