Visit the Budj Bim region in Victoria's south west and discover rich ancient Aboriginal cultural heritage, dormant volcanos, majestic National Parks filled with plants and wildlife, sweeping coastal vistas and sparkling rivers perfect for walking or canoeing.

The Budj Bim region is home to the Gunditjmara people, who built permanent houses and managed the landscape, building sophisticated fish traps and weirs which date to 6600 years ago – older than the pyramids.

Budj Bim Tours offers Indigenous guides and Culture and Country experiences, Dreaming and creation stories, pre-and post-settlement history, Aboriginal dances, bush tucker lunch, and a tour of the unique circular stone dwellings, remnant house sites and Australia's earliest and largest permanent stone aquaculture systems with eel and fish traps.

Costs range from $40 to $120 per person for a full day trip. See www.budjbimtours.com for more information.

The Budj Bim region has been listed for World Heritage consideration because of its significant cultural heritage. If successfully listed, it will be recognised alongside Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Centre and Carlton Gardens.

Nearby Cobboboonee National Park and Lower Glenelg National Park offer camping, walking, horse riding and canoeing. Visitors to the region can also explore lava caves, lava flows and dormant volcanoes.

For more information about visiting Victoria's spectacular Budj Bim region, Cobboboonee and Lower Glenelg National Parks call 13 1963 or visit www.parks.vic.gov.au