the eastern strzelecki ranges fall within the territory of the gunai or kurnai people and part of the western ranges within the territory of the bunurong nation. in the aboriginal boonwurrung language, the range is called tolone. stone axes, grinding stones and bush ovens provide evidence of aboriginal use of the tall dense forests of the ranges. it is believed that aboriginal people did not permanently occupy the wet forested mountain ranges because of uncertain food supplies and the harsh climate. during summer and spring short trips were common. the ranges were a source of lyrebird tail feathers, which were used for ornamentation and for trade.