Six Seasons Cultural Walk - DJERAN Bidi (April - May)

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.

DJERAN - Season of Adulthood

SEASON DESCRIPTION

Djeran Season  at last sees a break in the really hot weather. A key indicator of the change of season is the cool nights that once again bring a dewy presence for us to discover in the early mornings.

The winds have also changed, especially in their intensity, with light breezes being the go and generally swinging southerly directions (i.e southeast to southwest). Many flying ants can be seen cruising around in the light winds.

DJERAN is a time of red flowers especially from the Red flowering gum (Corimbia fififolia), as well as the smaller and more petite flowers of the Summer Flame (Beaufortia aestiva). As you travel around the Perth area, you may also notice the red 'rust' and seed cones forming on the male and female Sheoaks (Allocasuarina fraseriana). Banksias start to display their flowers, ensuring that there are nectar food sources for the many small mammals and birds that rely upon them.

Traditionally, foods at this time of year included the seeds that had been collected and stored for treatment from the Zamia palm last season along with the root bulbs of the Yanget (Bullrushes), freshwater fish, frogs and turtles.

As the season progresses, the nights will become cooler and Damper along with some cool and rainy days which also means that traditionally mia-mias (houses/shelters) were now repaired and updated to make sure they were waterproofed and facing in the right direction in readiness for the deep wintery months to come.

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/Acknowledgement to Country and Smoking Ceremony (starts 30 mins prior to departure)

• Damper with Quandong Jam or Desert Lime Marmalade
  

TRAIL DESCRIPTION

Bungendore: 

Hazards and Warnings:

Difficulty: Grade 2 Bush Walk - No prior bushwalking experience required.

Length:  Walks of no more than 10 kilometres.

Track Surface: The surface of the track is hardened or compacted, and it may include a modest incline portion or sections, as well as occasional steps.   This is a good option for families with young children.

Parking:

Parking available at Admiral Road near the Southern Hills Christian College entrance. 

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