Getaway’s Matty Mills goes on an Indigenous adventure in Perth
Matty visited the Pioneer Women’s Memorial place and learnt about the significance of Yorgas, Yorga meaning women. The place used to be an exclusive place for women during the time of the Noongar people, but now everyone is welcome. The park exists today because the first premier of Western Australia, Sir John Forrest, listened, learned […]
5 incredible First Nations experiences in Perth
Perth sits on the ancient country of the Whadjuk Noongar people, who have been the Traditional Owners of this pocket of Western Australia for over 45,000 years. It’s also home to some amazing First Nations experiences for travellers, from Aboriginal Astronomy to bush tucker tasting sessions. Boorloo (Perth) is one of the most isolated major cities in […]
The 6 Indigenous tours on Kendall Hill’s Aussie bucket-list
There’s never been a better time to connect with our landscape and a culture that goes back millennia. No other country rivals the human history and culture of Australia, yet so often we prefer to escape overseas rather than explore the treasures in our own backyard. Meanwhile, foreigners flock here and spend around $7 billion […]
Nyungar Tours at Kings Park
Nyungar Tours is one of three tour operators in Kings Park (or ‘Kaarta Gar-up’ as it’s known) that provide visitors with a chance to learn more about the rich and ancient history of the land, and the people who lived there. eMag caption – Journey to Kings Park to see more of the tour. Watch […]
Destination WA Segment: Nyungar Tours
Episode: Episode 8 (23/12/18) Nyungar Tours Segment: Nyungar Tours Presenter: Carmen Braidwood TX Date: 23rd December 2018 With hundreds of visitors each day, the South Perth foreshore is one of the most popular Perth destinations, but there is more to the area than meets the eye. Just a short drive or ferry ride from the Perth CBD, the […]
Refresh in the West: Your Weekend Guide to Perth
Western Australia’s capital has it all: from year-round sunshine to glittering beaches and world-class winery trails, you’ll find endless things to do in Perth. With epic Indian Ocean sunsets, an electrifying foodie scene, the famous Cottesloe Beach, smiling quokkas and winery regions galore, there’s a never-ending list of things to do in Perth. There’s an […]
Kerry-Ann Winmar to present family history for NAIDOC Week 2018
SOUTH Perth resident Kerry-Ann Winmar will stand proud in sharing her family’s history with the City of South Perth for NAIDOC Week. Ms Winmar is connected to the Whadjuk and Ballardong clans, through her parents and great grandparents. She has a great interest in teaching cultural awareness and runs Nyungar tours along the South Perth […]