Walking Together Kaarta Koomba program coverView image slideshow

Sharing katitjin, together, for the future.

Join us for a guided walk through the spectacular Western Australian Botanic Garden. Discover the significance of Kings Park (Kaarta Koomba) and discuss how Indigenous knowledge meets western science.

Explore the Noongar seasonal calendar and learn how ecological knowledge and traditional care for country, can help to create a sustainable future for all.

'A great learning journey. The children were fascinated!' - Year 5 Teacher

'Linked perfectly to the HASS curriculum. The students loved learning about the plants and their uses and Aboriginal names. The children can continue their learning/knowledge back at school.' – Year 4 Teacher

You may also be interested in a Noongar glossary for local Aboriginal words that are used within this website.

Explore our Teacher Resources for this program

Location: Pioneer Women's Memorial Area

Bookings are essential and fees apply.

Please refer to the Kings Park Education Cancellation Policy before booking this program.

Make a school booking or enquiry

Walking Together Kaarta Koomba program Walking Together Kaarta Koomba program  Walking Together Kaarta Koomba program

Tags: Year level: 4,5,6
Stream: Cultural Heritage
WA Curriculum links: English,Humanities and Social Sciences,Science
Program type: School program
Maximum duration: 1.5 hours

Mounts Bay Road share path detours

The City of Perth will be undergoing works on the shared path along Mounts Bay Road from Thursday 23 March until Monday 8 May 2023. Detours through Kings Park will be in place.

Concert traffic interruptions

Road and carpark closures will occur in Kings Park and Botanic Garden on Saturday 25 March 2023 due to a concert event.

School Ball parking

Temporary parking on Fraser Avenue will not be provided for buses, limos and cars, and fines will apply.

Read all notices ...

City of Perth E-Scooter Trial Expands through Kings Park

Visitors will be able to hire and ride e-scooters within Kings Park as part of City of Perth’s E-scooter Share Scheme from Saturday 25 March 2023.

Support for Noongar Boodja continues

Fugro has generously renewed their partnership with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) to bring another three years of the very popular ‘Noongar Boodja’ education program to Kings Park.

Rare plants stolen from Kings Park

We're devastated to announce up to 900 of WA’s rarest orchids have been stolen from the Conservation Garden in Kings Park.

Read all news ...

Read about weather and warnings ...

All events …