The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

VICTORIA LODGE BUSHTUCKER EXPERIENCE

HISTORIC VICTORIA LODGE, ON THE NORTH-EASTERN BOUNDARY OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN SYDNEY, IS NOW HOME TO A NEW ‘PLANTS TO PLATE’ BUSHTUCKER EXPERIENCE

The tour and tasting is led by Aboriginal guides from Shared Knowledge – a renowned Aboriginal-owned company that specialises in creating authentic First Nation cultural experiences.

As part of the Bush Food experience, participants take a tour of the Garden to learn how to identify seasonal bush foods and gain a deeper understanding of Aboriginal heritage, culture and connection to country.

The lunch features a three-course meal showcasing seasonal bush foods incorporated with everyday ingredients, while the morning and afternoon teas offer an twist on the traditional high tea with a variety of sweet and savoury bites.

The driving force behind the bushtucker experience is Shared Knowledge Managing Director Drew Roberts.

Drew is an Arakwal, Bundjalung man from the Northern Rivers, making him a black sand, saltwater person. Born on Gadigal country, Drew is an experienced teacher with a passion for sharing a First Nation understanding of plants and the bush that has been passed down from generation to generation.

“Knowledge is not something that you own in Aboriginal Nations, but something you share," he says. "Our vision is to contribute to a thriving community with responsibility, respect and reciprocity.” The Victoria Lodge Bush Food experiences are on offer every Friday and Sunday:

Bush Food Morning Tea $49 per person, 10am–11.15am

Bush Food Lunch $90 per person, 12noon–2pm

Bush Food Afternoon Tea $49 per person, 2.30pm–3.45pm

For more information and bookings please visit rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/ bushtuckerexperiences (make sure to advise of special dietary requirements at the time of booking).