Aboriginal Life

Aboriginal dancer - click to enlarge

For thousands of years Aboriginal people have been visiting Mooro Katta or Kaarta Gar-up, two of the many names for Mount Eliza, the highest point of Kings Park.

Nyoongar is the generic term for indigenous people of the southwest of Western Australia. The area at the base of Kings Park, known as Goonininup, was an important ceremonial and dreaming area for Aboriginal males.

You can download the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority's brochure 'Wandju Wandju Nidja Nyoongar Boodjar' for more information about Aboriginal Life in Kings Park and Botanic Garden:

Download Welcome to Nyoongar Country 1.12 Mb

The Kings Park Discover Education Service runs an education program named Coolunger which is targeted for school-age children (Years 2-12).

Coolunger education program - click to enlarge

Cultural Performances by the Warrdong Performers are held at 12 noon on weekdays for a $2.00 per person donation to the Aboriginal Art Gallery.

The Aboriginal Art Gallery is a retail outlet in Kings Park and Botanic Garden which exhibits the works of Aboriginal artists from Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

In addition, you may like to visit the Aboriginal Tourism Australia website.