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The Reveal, Doongalla

Welcome to ngurrak barring

Immerse yourself in the creative and cultural heartbeat of the Dandenong Ranges.

ngurrak barring is 39km of interconnected trails through towering forests and vibrant villages. You’ll discover artworks and experiences connecting a rich creative heritage to a thriving contemporary culture.

ngurrak barring takes you on a journey unlike any other.

Plan Your Visit

ngurrak barring spans 39-kilometres of walking trails connecting local townships through the Dandenong Ranges.

The trails can be entered from many different locations and explored in a variety of combinations depending on your time and interests.

Always check trail conditions and weather warnings while planning your trip.

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Explore ngurrak barring

Permanent artworks, temporary pieces, events and activations bring the trails of ngurrak barring to life.

Explore ngurrak barring

Permanent artworks, temporary pieces, events and activations bring the trails of ngurrak barring to life.

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Artworks

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Permanent Artworks

  • Storm Leaves, Birdsland Reserve, Belgrave Heights
  • Storm Leaves, Grants Picnic Ground, Kallista
  • The Reveal, Doongalla Forest
  • Tawny Frog Mouth, Karwarra Gardens – Temporary Artwork
  • Djirra Binak, Kalorama – COMING SOON
  • Regeneration – The Listening Place, Kalorama – COMING SOON
  • Activism Theme Artwork, Sherbrooke Forest – COMING SOON
  • Storm Leaves, Montrose – COMING SOON
  • Storm Leaves, Tremont – COMING SOON
  • Storm Leaves, Karwarra Gardens – COMING SOON

The Reveal

Djirra Binak

Storm Leaves

Storm Leaves

Explore our themes

This trail invites you to explore the deep cultural and creative history of goranwarrabil (the Dandenong Ranges) through five key themes: Ways of Seeing, Community, Activism, Resilience, and Country. 

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Country

This theme celebrates the inspiration and connection some of Australia’s most significant artists have drawn from the Dandenong Ranges.

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Ways of Seeing

This theme explores the evolving relationship between artists and land.

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Community

The theme reflects on how Dandenong Ranges have long been known as a place for artistic inspiration where creative communities flourish.

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Activism

This theme celebrates the long history of Indigenous land rights, social justice, and environmental activism in the area that has shaped artist’s connection and response to place.

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Resilience

This theme explores the vast and diverse landscape that is both enchanting and precarious, and the response to the land that requires both resourcefulness, and resilience.

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Our Partners

ngurrak barring acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waterways. We pay our respects to all Elders, past, present, and emerging, who have been, and always will be, integral to the story of our region.

ngurrak barring | RidgeWalk is delivered by Yarra Ranges Council. The project is funded with contributions from the Australian Government, Victorian Government and Yarra Ranges Council.

 

 

With Thanks

The project could not have been delivered without the partnership of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and Parks Victoria. We thank them for the collaboration and support.