Ulverstone Cultural Walk with Lyndon O’Neil

Sunday, 16 August 2026
1pm – 2pm
Free event registration

Join local Aboriginal steward of Country Lyndon O’Neil for a guided walk through the Kokonnengar cultural precinct in Bicentennial Park, Ulverstone, and discover the stories, science and living knowledge held within this important cultural landscape.

Along the way, you’ll explore the connections between people, plants, animals and place, while learning how cultural knowledge, careful observation and environmental stewardship help support healthy Country. Lyndon will share insights into Aboriginal ways of knowing and caring for Country, highlighting how these practices continue to guide land management, conservation and community wellbeing today.

This relaxed outdoor experience offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the cultural, historical and ecological significance of this landscape and learn about Country as a living cultural environment.

Meeting Point: Otto’s Grotto, Ulverstone
Duration: Approximately 1 hour

What to Bring
• Hat
• Warm coat
• Walking shoes suitable for sand
• Water bottle

Accessibility
Suitable for most walking abilities (not wheelchair accessible).

Weather
Subject to weather conditions. A wet weather alternative will be advised if required.

This is one of many event’s in Hive’s Seeds of Curiosity program which is part of National Science Week 2026.