Six Seasons Cultural Walk - Kambarang Bidi (October - November)

Kaya Wanju, come and join Beelya Cultural Tours for the very first time on a Six Seasons Walking Tour in the Perth Hills region with Noongar Cultural Custodians. Here's a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world's oldest living and continuing Culture whilst learning about the different Flora and Fauna that live and thrive throughout the Noongar Boodja.

*Ticket prices are GST incl.

KAMBARANG Transformational time of the year - October and November

SEASON DESCRIPTION

During the Kambarang Season, we see an abundance of colours and flowers exploding all around us. The yellows of many of the Acacias continue to abound along with some of the Banksias and many other smaller delicate flowering plants including the Kangaroo Paw and Native Orchids. Also during this time the Balgas (Grass Trees) are also starting to flower, especially if they have been burnt or closely shaved in the past year.

One of the most striking displays of flowers to be seen during this season will be the Mooja (Australian Christmas Tree - Nuytsia). The bright  orange/yellow flowers serve to signal the heat is on the way.

For the Animals, October is also the most likely time of the year that you will encounter snakes as they start to awaken from hibernation and look to make the most of the warmth and to assist them in getting enough energy to look for food. It's also a time for many young families of birds will be singing out for their parents to feed them. The Koolbardie (Magpie) will also be out protecting their nests and their babies.

Many things are undergoing transformation with the warm change in the weather. Longer dry periodsaccompany a definite warming trend.

The Noongar people would return to the coastline where they would hunt and gather fresh and saltwater foods such as the Djildjit (Fish), Djilki (Crayfish), Kooyar/Kweeyar/Kwooyar (Frog) and Yaakan/Booyi (Freshwater Long necked Turtle).

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• Spend 90 minutes walking around the Trails
• Hear from Traditional Owners of the Noongar Nation and learn about the local area in which the Noongar people lived
• Learn about the Ecosystem and all the Bush Foods, Plants and Medicines that can be found along the Trail
  

WHAT'S INCLUDED: 

• Cultural Ceremony - Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony (starts 30 mins prior to departure)

• Damper and Quandong Jam or Desert Lime Marmalade
  

TRAIL DESCRIPTION

Forrestdale Wetlands: 

Forrestdale Lake is a semi-permanent body of fresh brackish water nestled in-between sand dunes. The dunes around the lake are called Lunettes because they are shaped like quarter moons that cup the lake from either side. It is at the South Western head of the catchment for the Derbarl Yerrigan - Swan River and part of the Wungong Southern River catchment.

Forrestdale Lake Nature Reserve is an important conservation area and is on the Register of the National Estate and is Ramsar-rated as an area of significance.

Twenty Three different species of Bird that frequent the area are protected under the Japan-Australia and China-Australia Migratory Bird Agreements. The Forrestdale Lake trail, starting in Skeet Memorial Park, circles the Lake and offers great opportunities for Birdwatching. This Family friendly trail is suitable for all levels of Bush Walking and Trail Running.

Hazards and Warnings:

Water, reeds and nesting birds attract tiger snakes. Be careful, especially if you leave the trail.

Parking:

Parking available at Skeet Park on Moore Street and also along Broome Street.

NOTE: Please bring along a Reusable Water bottle and Hat. We do not walk the whole trail as we are on a time limit.