The self guided walk was created with the help of the Giru Dala council of elders, who are the traditional custodians of the Whitsunday homeland area.

Different ecosystems in the Conway National Park and the surrounding area have great importance for the Giru Dala people. Traditionally, local indigenous people make seasonal use of the closed vine forests, rainforest, open forest, mangroves and coastal waters.

You can often see the artifacts of Aborginal people at or near ideal picnic spots. In a shady spot with a cool ocean breeze, Aboriginal people may have feasted on their coastal harvests. If a spot was used for many generations, a pile of shells will remain, forming a midden.