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In Mandurah, slow down and take a signature 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, Nyungar 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 Nyungar woman
Kerry Stack and Nyungar man Trevor Stack, expect
everlasting memories from this enriching experience.
Whether paddling serene waters, cycling through
nature trails, riding in comfort, or walking on Country,
each tour with Djoona offers a journey into one of
the world’s oldest living cultures. Led by passionate
Whadjuk guide Joe Collard, guests experience the
beauty of the Swan River and Perth Waters. Feel
the significance, be immersed in truth-telling and
experience Culture.
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
Cold and wet
Cold, lessening rain
Longer dry periods
SUMMER
AUTUMN
WINTER
SPRING
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