WOLLOMBI WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Walk in the Footsteps: Finchley Trig and the Living Stories of Yengo
A 4-hour, 2 km school-friendly walking experience that brings students to Finchley Trout Lookout to view ancient engravings and hear storytelling, song and dance.
Walk in the Footsteps: Finchley Trig and the Living Stories of Yengo.
On the rim of Yengo National Park, a short, deliberate walk becomes a classroom in country. Over four hours, students are led to Finchley Trig Lookout for an Acknowledgement of Country, take in a full panorama that centers Mt Yengo, and encounter ancient engravings while listening to language, story, song and dance that tie past to present.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Finchley Trig Lookout — a 360° viewpoint
The tour gathers at Finchley Trig Lookout for an Acknowledgement of Country and an expansive 360-degree view that frames Mt Yengo, a landscape feature of deep cultural significance.
Ancient engravings close to the trail
Guides point out rock engravings along the short route, offering students a tangible connection to the long human history in Yengo National Park.
Story, song and dance
The guide shares stories, language, song and dance that animate cultural knowledge and show how those traditions remain living practices today.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a paced, reflective school excursion: after meeting, the group drives to Finchley Trig Lookout, pauses for the Acknowledgement of Country and to take in the view of Mt Yengo, then follows a short 2 km easy walk to see engravings and listen to storytelling, song and dance that bring cultural context to the landscape.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this school tour suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Departs at 9:00am and runs for four hours; the itinerary includes a short 2 km walk and periods of standing at cultural sites.
The program is a half‑day outing with a 2 km easy walk; plan for the length and outdoor setting when preparing the group.
Participants follow the guide’s transfer to Finchley Trig Lookout and remain with the group for interpretation at lookouts and cultural sites.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The excursion is four hours long.
How far do participants walk?
The walking component covers about 2 km.
What is the difficulty level?
The walk is rated easy.
What cultural experiences are included?
Students receive an Acknowledgement of Country at Finchley Trig Lookout, see ancient engravings, and hear storytelling, song and dance.
When does the tour start?
The program departs at 9:00am.
Is the tour suitable for all ages?
The tour is described as suitable for all ages.