Yeddonba
The Yeddonba Aboriginal Cultural Site is located at the base of Mt Pilot, in the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park, approximately 30 minutes drive from Rutherglen.
Considered a sacred site by local indigenous people, the Yeddonba Aboriginal Cultural Site features the art of the Dhudhuroa people, the dominant indigenous clan of the area and a sub-clan of the Pangarang people of the Goulburn Valley. The base of Mt Pilot was used by these clans, along with the Quat Quatta and Minjambutta clans as a spiritual and ceremonial site.
A spiritual place
The Yeddonba site boasts many significant areas including a rock shelter and bush tucker area. The site is of particular archaeological importance as it features an Aboriginal red-ochre painting, which is believed to be of a Tasmanian tiger (thylacine), supporting the belief that the paintings date back to when the animal once inhabited the mainland. The thylacine, along with the goanna and snake, were the spirit animals of the local clans with the site serving as an important ritual location for the clan leaders.
Experience
A well laid out circular walking track will take you by these significant sites, with information boards along the way to help narrate your journey. This walk can easily be completed in an hour.
Can't Find It? Use Our Search
We Think You Might Like
Portals Into Rutherglen
Rutherglen – Chiltern
Epic Wheels Winery Tours
Olive Cottage Rutherglen
Between Two Bridges Trail Walk
Behind the Scene Tour at Gooramadda Olives
The Sound Sanctuary
Mount Ophir Estate
Hideaway Studio Rutherglen
Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Walk – Rutherglen to Wahgunyah
The Glen Bakery
Chase the Legendary Murray Cod
The Pickled Sisters Cafe and Restaurant
Kombi Wine Tours of Rutherglen
The Vine Cottage
Grantham’s Bend
BIG4 Rutherglen Holiday Park
The Victoria Hotel Rutherglen
Wine Village Motor Inn
