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A Journey into Living Culture
Step inside a place where stories live, culture breathes, and the voices of the Old People guide your journey. Your fully guided cultural experience at Gwoonwardu Mia, Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre, comes to life from the perspective of the Yinggarda people, the traditional owners of Gwoonwardu (Carnarvon). 🌿
What You will Experience
Your journey begins with a warm welcome in the beautiful Ethno-botanical Garden. Here, you are invited to slow down, listen deeply, and connect with the living culture of the region. Meet Rennee, a Yinggarda elder, who shares her intimate knowledge of traditional bush plants used for food and medicine. Discover how the Yinggarda people have lived sustainably from the arid Gascoyne lands, following the seasons and songlines passed down through generations.
Taste, Touch, and Connect
- Authentic Exchange: Taste, touch, and feel genuine artefacts, bushfoods, and medicinal remedies in a warm, relatable exchange of knowledge.
- Traditional Morning Tea: Enjoy a nature-inspired morning tea featuring freshly made damper and unique bushfood condiments. ☕
- Award-Winning Exhibition: Be guided through immersive galleries and interactive displays, including the acclaimed “Burlganjya Wanggaya – Old People Talking” exhibition, where ancient traditions meet modern storytelling. 🗣️
This is far more than a museum visit. It is a rare opportunity to sit with culture, listen with respect, and leave with a deeper appreciation for the wisdom, resilience, and generosity of the region’s First Peoples.
Access & Inclusion
This tour is wheelchair and pram friendly. If you have specific accessibility needs, the tour can be adapted where possible. Companion Cards are warmly welcomed. If you have dietary requirements, please advise at the time of booking.
What to Bring
- Comfortable jinaboogas (walking shoes)
- Weather-appropriate outdoor clothing
- Mungawala (hat) and a water bottle
- Curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a smile!
Meeting Point
Gwoonwardu Mia Cultural Centre Entrance Foyer
Thank you for your booking!
What to bring:
Please bring a bottle of water and most importantly a smile.
Be sure to wear comfortable Jinaboogas (shoes) and a Mungawalah (hat).
Meeting Point:
Together the group will meet at 146 Robinson St, Carnarvon WA for the starting point of the tour.
Important Information
Due to the significance and nature of the information on our tours, our guides request that no photo or video footage is to be taken without prior consent.
I look forward to walking together with you on Bunna (Country).
