Woi Wurrung

Woi Wurrung is the language of Wurundjeri people whose country includes the Yarra River valley in southeastern Australia. Forested hills, creeks and river flats formed places of gathering and connection with neighbouring Kulin peoples. In 1835 John Batman sought an agreement with Wurundjeri elders for land around Port Phillip. The colonial authorities later rejected his claimed purchase, while settlers established themselves on the Yarra.