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Victoria · Australia
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Healesville Sanctuary
Welcome to Healesville Sanctuary, a place of profound ecological and cultural significance located in the heart of the Yarra Valley. As we stand here, it is essential to first acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of…
Listen in the app2Bunjil the Eagle and the Story of Creation
Near the entrance of the sanctuary stands a sculpture of Bunjil the Eagle, a figure of supreme importance in Wurundjeri culture. According to Murrundindi, Bunjil is the creator of the land. …
Listen in the app3Koala Forest — Observing the Dindi
As we enter the Koala Forest, we meet residents like 'Murrundindi,' a male koala named after our elder guide. Here, the koalas do what they do best: sleep in the forks of the trees. …
Listen in the app4The Cultural Garden — Botany and Survival
In the Cultural Garden, we explore the 'Kulin Nation' knowledge of the flora, guided by Murrundindi's traditional teachings. Every plant here has a purpose, from food and medicine to tools and art. …
Listen in the app5Kangaroo Country — Mobs and Feathers
In Kangaroo Country, we encounter two distinct species: the Red Kangaroo, the largest in the world, and the Kangaroo Island Kangaroo, along with smaller Tammar Wallabies. These animals are often seen sunbaking or huddling in the…
Listen in the app6Woodlands Trail — Cryptic Mimicry and Camouflage
The Woodlands Trail offers a tour of some of Australia's most 'cryptic' and elusive species. This track is often quieter and 'less known,' making it a perfect place for those who wish to 'chill out' and observe nature at a slower…
Listen in the app7The Wildlife Hospital — Science on the Frontline
A vital component of Healesville Sanctuary is the Wildlife Hospital, where the 'important work' of scientific intervention takes place. This is one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world, treating over 1,500 injured or…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our analytical exploration of Healesville Sanctuary comes to an end, we conclude with the Wurundjeri word 'Triganin'—which means 'until we meet again.' We do not say goodbye, for the connection we have made here with the land…
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What is Healesville Sanctuary?
Healesville Sanctuary is a place in Victoria · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Victoria · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -37.6822, 145.5314 |
| Last updated |
