Overview
Ever wanted to tap into Melbourne's rich indigenous history as you walk around the city? Well, now there's an app for that.
The brainchild of AIATSIS — the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies — the Melbourne Dreaming app launched late last year as a new platform for sharing stories and information about the area's vibrant cultural heritage.
With it, users can customise self-guided tours exploring significant sites around the city, from the former hunting grounds of Chapel Street, to the Burnley Ngargee (or 'corroboree') tree in Richmond.
The app is loaded with travel information to help streamline your historical explorations, and even comes with handy audio commentary.
"Aboriginal culture is a living breathing part of Australian life that is easily accessible if you know where to look," explained AIATSIS CEO Craig Ritchie. He said the app is designed to help users "see past the concrete jungle and be exposed to real and local Aboriginal culture right in the middle of one of the world's top cities."
Download the Melbourne Dreaming app now from iTunes and Google Play.