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In Mandurah, slow down on an overnight camping
tour with Goolamwiin to truly experience the ways of
local Aboriginal culture and connection to Country.
An authentic Welcome to Country, immersive walking
tour, bushfoods tasting, Noongar language session,
interactive artefacts experience, and a campfire dinner
with Dreamtime stories under the stars are all part of
the journey; with an artist workshop and traditional
performance optional. Hosted by Noongar woman
Kerry Stack and Noongar man Trevor Stack, expect
everlasting memories from this enriching experience.
Explore Elizabeth Quay, Rockingham’s Point Peron,
Lake Richmond / Walyungup, or Kings Park on a
walking tour with Djurandi Dreaming led by Whadjuk
man Justin Martin. Learn of the spiritual significance
of certain landmarks and locations to Aboriginal
people and envision another way of living as you
hear the stories of life prior to colonisation.
THE SIX NOONGAR
SEASONS
The Aboriginal six-season
calendar varies for different
groups throughout the state
and across Australia, acting
as an extremely important
guide for what nature is doing
at every stage of the year.
By listening to the seasons,
learning how to live safely,
sustainably, and respectfully
in relation to the land, animals,
and plant cycles, Aboriginal
culture ensures the natural
preservation of ecosystems.
Look to Wardandi Bibbulmun
woman Dale Tilbrook and book one
of her Dale Tilbrook Experiences
to taste the incredible breadth of
bush tucker foods found across
the Swan Valley, or try your hand
at intricate Aboriginal dot painting.
Drop in to Maalinup Aboriginal
Gallery at Mandoon Estate to
admire the artworks on display
and sample native bush tucker.
The healing properties of various
bush medicines and how to work
sustainability with the Noongar six
seasons are another specialty of
Dale.
THE NOONGAR 6 SEASONS
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
BIRAK
BUNURU
DJERAN
MAKURU
DJILBA
KAMBARANG
Hot and dry
Warm easterly wind
Cool and pleasant
Cool and pleasant
Cold, lessening rain
Cold, lessening rain
SUMMER
AUTUMN
WINTER
SPRING
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