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Signature Experience

Connection to Country

Join Mick Quillam, a Palawa man and respected First Nations artist on this informative and deeply personal two-hour, all-abilities walk around Saffire's native bushland. Hear stories and knowledge of Country, passed down through generations of Lutruwita/Tasmania’s First People.

2.5 hours approx
Included Experience

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Camera
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40,000 Years of Stories and Survival

Explore the natural abundance found within Freycinet’s land and water, where each element holds both purpose and story. Under Mick’s guidance, discover edible plants and the traditional uses of native botanicals—from teas and soaps to natural repellents. Much of this knowledge has been passed down from Mick's own grandparents, enriched by his own research, bringing deeper meaning and context to the experience.

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Connected to Culture

"I am passionate about showing people what our traditional Tasmanian Aboriginal life was like and how sophisticated our culture actually was. It’s all about passing on that message and sharing the story of us."

– Mick Quilliam

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