ngurrak barring invites you to explore the natural wonders and deep cultural and creative history of goranwarrabil (the Dandenong Ranges), along 39 km of interconnect walking trails.

At its core, ngurrak barring is about stories. Storytelling through interpretation, art and design explores the human connection to landscape and how this connection has played out within the Dandenong Ranges over millennia.  

ngurrak barring tells local stories of art, culture and history through a variety of creative platforms including permanent sculptures, Architectural Nodes, land art and heritage interpretation.

Some of Australia’s most significant artists, activists, writers and creatives have drawn inspiration from this landscape—a tradition that continues to thrive today in the vibrant villages and communities of the place affectionately known as ‘the Hills’.

As you journey along the tracks, site-responsive art and signage provide rich and diverse cultural experiences and perspectives while honouring the natural beauty of the environment. Curated around five themes—Ways of Seeing, Community, Activism, Resilience and Country—each section of ngurrak barring provides a distinct lens through which to appreciate the various ways in which artists and communities have responded to the unique environment and landscape of the Dandenongs.

From the abiding connection to Country of First Peoples, to shared contemporary experiences, each theme is explored through stories, images and artworks to encourage deeper learning about a shared culture and history that continues to shape people and the environment.